Clinical Assistant Professor, Post Master's DNP

Clinical Assistant Professor, Post Master's DNP

The College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines is seeking a clinical assistant professor to teach in the PM DNP program. This position also includes an appointment as the program director.

Job no: 497768
Work type: Full-time Faculty
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty, Hybrid

• $90,000+ Commensurate with Experience plus separate summer contract, 9-month contract, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:
  No
• Hybrid Work Availability:
  Yes
  • Open to candidates in a commutable distance

To serve as a clinical assistant professor and program director for the Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice (PM DNP) program.

• 60% - Teaching and Advising Students in the PM DNP track (includes advising independent study projects). Potential courses to be taught include:
  • NURS 608 Healthcare Leadership, Economics and Finance
  • NURS 609 DNP Project Teams
  • NURS 610 DNP Capstone
  • NURS 614 DNP Culture of Safety & Ethics - (Essential)
• 30% - Serve as Program Director for the Post Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
  • Provide leadership for curriculum development, implementation & evaluation of the PM DNP track.
  • Promote development of the PM DNP program at the local, state and national level
  • Maintain all pertinent records for the PM DNP program as required
  • Serve as program representative at various meetings
  • Report applicable measures as part of the college assessment plan
  • Participate in inter-professional collaboration as relevant
  • Complete program grant applications to support the program as applicable
  • Assist in the recruitment of students to the program
  • Communicate with prospective PM DNP students
  • Make recommendations to the graduate school on decisions regarding admission to the program
  • Serve as academic advisor and develop plans of study for students in the program
  • Guide and monitor program progression of PM DNP students
  • Work on collaboration with clinical placement team to secure clinical practicum sites for PM DNP students
  • Assist with recruitment, mentoring and evaluations for faculty teaching in the PM DNP program
  • Provide guidance to course faculty to resolve student issues - (Essential)
• 10% - Service to the University, College and/or Department Specific duties will be coordinated with the department chair.
  
  - (Essential)
• Highly-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong understanding of and commitment to the profession's values
• High interest in working as part of a collaborative team
• Strong commitment to collegiality
• Doctoral degree in nursing
• 4 years of Nursing experience
• Unencumbered nursing license in ND or ability to obtain licensure in ND
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

• Experience in APN education
• 2 years experience in administration
• Evidence of scholarship
• Evidence of leadership

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 3/15/2026 and include the following materials:

• CV/Resume

This position is open until filled.

Advertised: 25 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time