2026-2027 Nursing Adjunct Faculty-Graduate NP

Position Overview

This role is a  Nursing Adjunct Faculty – Graduate NP position in the Division of Nursing (DON). Adjunct faculty provide instruction, mentorship, and clinical supervision in primary care family practice, contributing to the program’s curriculum and student success.

• Teach the required number of credit hours per semester based on contract.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and update the nursing program’s purpose, philosophy, objectives, and curriculum.
• Assist in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation using a written plan.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to students in assigned courses.
• Plan and deliver theoretical instruction and clinical or laboratory experiences aligned with the MSN–FNP program objectives.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives and outcomes.
• Schedule administrative time for classroom, laboratory, clinical preparation, and student meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Earned MSN for didactic or clinical roles (or PharmD for pharmacology).
• At least two years of full‑time professional nursing clinical experience (if clinical practice).
• Strong interpersonal skills and positive energy for professional education.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty and students.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Current unrestricted RN license to practice in North Carolina (or eligibility to obtain one). For NP courses, AANP or AANC NP/NM certification required.

• DNP preferred.
• Two or more years of full‑time teaching experience in a nursing program.
• Preparation in teaching and learning principles and nursing pedagogy.
• Experience in interdisciplinary teaching and scholarly collaboration.
• Commitment to liberal education, social determinants of health, and inclusive environments.
• Professional growth activities and conference participation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Canvas platforms.

• Appointment type:
  Time‑limited
• Length: 1–2 semesters
• Salary:
  Commensurate with education and experience
• Open date: 07/13/2026
• Close date: 04/30/2027

• No requirement for valid US driver’s license or commercial driver’s license.
• Upon hiring, must complete a Division of Nursing 12‑panel drug screen.