School of Nursing, Clinical Instructor​/Clinical Assistant Professor​/Clinical Associate Professo

The Stony Brook University School of Nursing invites applications for a 0.8–1.0 FTE faculty appointment within our Graduate Program, along with the opportunity to serve as Program Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program. This is an exceptional chance for an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to play a key role in educating the next generation of advanced practice nurses while contributing to the continued development and growth of an established graduate program within a nationally recognized academic health center.

We seek a dynamic clinician–educator with recent family practice experience who demonstrates excellence in advanced practice and a commitment to graduate nursing education. Candidates with experience precepting nurse practitioner students, teaching in upper division or graduate nursing programs, and/or serving in leadership or supervisory roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

Faculty in the School of Nursing are part of a collaborative academic community committed to advancing health, preparing the next generation of nurse leaders, and improving healthcare through excellence in education, scholarship, and clinical practice.

The selected candidate will also serve as Program Director for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, providing academic oversight and leadership for a program that prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver high-quality care to family practice.

The Program Director reports to the Department Chair, with collaboration and consultation from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Dean.

In this role, the Program Director will:

• Provide leadership for the FNP curriculum and program outcomes
• Guide program evaluation and continuous improvement aligned with professional standards and accreditation expectations
• Ensure program quality and compliance with the School of Nursing Evaluation Plan and program benchmarks
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and school leadership to support student success and program development

To support these responsibilities, dedicated workload support and an administrative stipend are provided for the duration of the Program Director appointment.

As a Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, or Clinical Associate Professor, the successful candidate will contribute to the educational, scholarly, clinical, and community service missions of the School of Nursing. Our clinical faculty lead innovative, student-centered teaching and experiential learning that prepares graduates with the advanced clinical reasoning, leadership, and practice competencies needed to thrive in today's complex healthcare environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and curriculum development within the Family Nurse Practitioner program and related graduate courses. Faculty members are encouraged to bring creativity and innovation to their teaching and are supported in advancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, including the development, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative educational practices.

Faculty appointed at the Clinical Assistant and Clinical Associate Professor levels are also expected to contribute to the broader mission of a major research-intensive university through scholarship, practice, and professional service.

Opportunities to maintain clinical practice may be available, supporting continued engagement in family practice and strengthening the integration of clinical experience in teaching.

The successful candidate will mentor and inspire students as future nurse leaders while preparing them to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, patient-centered care to individuals, families, and communities. Faculty are active members of a collegial academic community that values collaboration, mutual respect, and meaningful engagement across disciplines. The candidate will also help cultivate a supportive learning environment that welcomes varied perspectives and prepares graduates to provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Stony Brook University is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and is a flagship public research institution located on Long Island, New York. The School of Nursing is closely affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital and Stony Brook Medicine, providing rich opportunities for clinical collaboration, innovation, and interdisciplinary engagement.

Faculty benefit from close collaboration with Stony Brook Medicine's acute and critical care specialty services, offering valuable opportunities for clinical partnership, student placements, and continued engagement within a leading academic health…