Assistant Professor - FNP

Overview

Assistant Professor - FNP - 001883 – Western Carolina University

Department: School of Nursing

The School of Nursing at Western Carolina University is seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position as the Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator. Anticipated start date will be August 1, 2026. The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus. The primary coordinator responsibilities include coordinating the graduate FNP program, advising students, curriculum development, and clinical experience development, coordinate and teach courses in FNP major and related programs as appropriate.

Expectations of this position include online and face to face teaching of courses. Western Carolina University has adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship to support its commitment to integrated learning, the scholarship of engagement, and the stewardship of place.

• Coordinate the graduate FNP program.
• Advise students and participate in curriculum development.
• Develop clinical experiences and coordinate related coursework.
• Teach courses in the FNP major and related programs, including online and face-to-face formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Eligibility for RN licensure in NC
• Doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications:

• Administrative experience
• PMHNP Certification

Permanent Full-Time

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include the following: letter of application, current CV, list of 3 professional references with complete contact information, and unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher. For questions or additional information please contact Terri Durbin .

AA/EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation;
National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call  or email .

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