Assistant Professor, DNP - FNP Program

Description Marian University seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Faculty member for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This role promotes the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by developing and teaching graduate‑level nursing courses, mentoring students, and supporting scholarly and collaborative academic initiatives. The faculty member assists in developing and delivering assigned coursework, advises and mentors students, serves as the primary advisor for DNP scholarly projects, and collaborates with graduate nursing faculty and other university staff to support student success and program excellence. Responsibilities Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services. Design and deliver course material based on the graduate philosophy, course description, course outcomes, and program outcomes. Translate learning material to online, hybrid, and synchronous classes. Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and learning activities to enhance classroom and clinical learning and promote student achievement of program outcomes. Accurately document student progress and achievement within specific courses and/or clinical assignments. Evaluate student work and clinical performance based on outcome rubrics/clinical evaluations. Monitor and evaluate student e‑portfolios. Serve as a model/resource for faculty and students. Advise and mentor assigned program students. Serve as a DNP project team lead/member in accordance with the DNP project guidelines. Serve on LSON and MU‑related committees: LSON Faculty Council, Graduate Nursing Faculty Council, university meetings, and other job‑related committees. Encourage maintenance of clinical status and/or professional skills. Fulfill all other duties and responsibilities of the faculty position as designated in the LSON Faculty Handbook. Participate in student recruitment, student selection, and public relations. Qualifications Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University. Doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution strongly preferred (PhD, DNP). Current Nurse Practitioner certification. Current RN/APRN licensure in state of residence. Eligibility for IN RN license. Previous experience in higher‑learning education preferred. Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Competency in MS Office products. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)