FNP Faculty

Department Overview

To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents:

• A CV that contains the months and years listed for each employment and education experience
• Your cover letter that includes:
  • How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
  • How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.
  • A statement describing your teaching, research, and scholarship interests, and how they align with the OHSU mission.

At OHSU's School of Nursing, we are guided by a mission of healing, teaching, and discovery to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. As a trauma-informed organization, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture grounded in well-being, diversity, excellence, integrity, and collaboration. We value health, safety, and respect for all. We promote equity, inclusion, and social justice, striving for innovation and sustainability in all we do.


The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service.


This position reports to (supervisor): Larlene Dunsmuir, DNP, FNP, ANP-BC

Function/Duties of Position

Clinical Activities (not assigned administrative, education, or research FTE):

• Plans and supervises student lab and/or clinical experiences or practice based on teaching assignment.

Faculty Activities (service, scholarship, and research):

• Participates in scholarly activities based on faculty rank.
  • At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the practice mission demonstrate competence in the area of clinical expertise and engage in inquiry and scholarship that contributes to the practice of clinical practice.
  • At the Assistant Professor rank or higher, faculty in the research mission advance a program of research, prepare grants and seek funding, and engage with other missions to foster inquiry within the SON.
• Provides effective didactic instruction based on teaching assignments using appropriate instructional technologies to ensure that course outcomes are met.
• Participates collaboratively in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum.
• Mentors and advises students.
• Faculty meetings, committee membership, professional activities, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Program or Academic Director.

Other Activities (not covered above):

• All APPs are expected to support the clinical, education, and research mission of OHSU through routine clinical care that includes working with students, trainees, and patients participating in research, consistent with their role, scope of practice, and applicable contract and institutional policies.
• Administrative activities as negotiated

Required Qualifications

Education :

• Successful completion of a Master's Degree in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing in a recognized APRN specialty (Family Nurse Practitioner). DNP preferred.

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses :

• Current RN and APRN licensure with the Oregon Board of Nursing.
• Current national certification in the area of specialization.
• Current BLS, ACLS or PALS Certification as indicated for the position
• DEA Certification.

Experience :

• Two years of clinical experience preferred.
• Documented teaching competency demonstrated through experience, education preparation preferred.

Skills and Abilities :

• Expert clinical knowledge including integrating evidence-based practices
• Pedagogical skills including knowledge and skills in implementing competency-based education
• Mentoring skills
• Leadership capabilities
• Ability to effectively assess clinical judgement and give constructive, effective feedback to students.
• Must have technology proficiency for evaluating simulation, clinical abilities, and health information systems

Additional Details

Union Representation :

• This position is represented by the Oregon Nurses Association - Advance Practice United (ONA-APU), subject to the active Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Working Conditions :

• Travel for classes, clinical site visits, meetings, etc.

Physical Demands and Equipment Usage :

• Some continuous standing
• Sitting
• Frequent changing positions
• Walking
• Carrying equipment, as needed
• Minimal lifting, pushing/pulling
• Minimal bending, reaching, twisting, climbing

Creating an inclusive community doesn't just happen and cannot be achieved by a single department or individual. It is a transformation that occurs only when each of us embraces diversity and leads by example. Candidates that value OHSU's commitment to building an anti-racist workplace are strongly encouraged to apply.


We are seeking the best candidate for the position, and we understand that qualified candidates come from a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and pathways to competency. We encourage you to apply if you feel you can perform the essential responsibilities of the position even if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.


Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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