Assistant Professor & Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Assistant Professor & Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program Job Category: Educational Instruction and Library Occ. Requisition Number: ASSIS001442 Posted: July 10, 2026 Full-Time On-site Salary: $135,000 USD per year Location: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts‑Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for under‑represented students. CDU offers the only historically black Doctor of Medicine program west of the Mississippi, and is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Nursing, the Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track will be responsible for the overall administration, management, growth, and continuous improvement of the FNP Program; and will have oversight of the academic, faculty, student, accreditation, retention, and administrative functions of the FNP curriculum of study, designed to be delivered as an innovative immersion learning experience utilizing the executive‑education format. The Director will assist in strategic planning, program growth, student recruitment and retention, curriculum development, mentoring of FNP faculty, and teaching selected graduate courses. The FNP Director will maintain a teaching load as assigned, prepare or contribute to research and scholarly writings, and participate in University, College, and community committees as assigned. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage and oversee clinical placement, student recruitment, registration, progression, and FNP program completion Assisting with student advisement and coordination of matters regarding a student’s progress in the program and student discipline Arranging clinical placements Conducting site visits to new clinical agencies Preparing appropriate Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) forms for ongoing faculty and site approval Request clinical placement Develop and implement strategies to support student recruitment, enrollment growth, retention, progression, and on‑time program completion Monitor student persistence, academic progress, and attrition trends; identify barriers and implement interventions to improve retention and student success Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and student support services to promote student engagement, academic achievement, and retention throughout the program lifecycle Participate in ongoing advisement and monitoring of students, faculty and FNP program to ensure compliance with California BRN regulations Orient part‑time CON clinical faculty assigned to the FNP program Ensure that full‑time/part‑time faculty files are current regarding RN licensure, FNP Certification, CPR, malpractice, continuing education, and health documentation Coordinate and ensure completion of annual updates of faculty and student handbooks related to the FNP program Coordinate the annual evaluation of FNP faculty Use program data and outcomes to evaluate enrollment, retention, graduation, certification, and other key performance indicators for continuous program improvement Develop and implement annual program goals related to growth, retention, student success, and academic quality Recommend and support initiatives that strengthen program visibility, competitiveness, and long‑term sustainability Program Representation and Governance Promote positive relationships with clinical agency personnel and other departments on campus Attend professional nursing and community meetings Maintain teaching load as assigned Participate in research and scholarly activities Serve on the Dean, Directors, and Coordinators Committee Represent and promote the FNP Program internally and externally to support program growth, community partnerships, student recruitment, and clinical pipeline development Program Benchmarks and Evaluation Ensure equitable and compliant evaluation processes Maintain compliance with California Board of Registered Nursing Clinical Practice guidelines Ensure sufficient, diverse, and appropriate clinical placements and qualified preceptors Achieve Employment Rate (within 6–12 months) ≥ 80% Conduct annual program evaluation per California Board of Registered Nursing Submit required reports to the California Board of Registered Nursing Build partnerships with healthcare and behavioral health organizations to support workforce pipeline development in primary care and mental health Align program outcomes with regional and state workforce needs Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in nursing with preparation as a FNP required Doctorate in nursing (PhD or DNP) or in a related field preferred Licensed as a Registered Nurse in California or eligible for California RN licensure National current certification as a FNP and eligible for certification as a nurse practitioner with the California Board of Registered Nursing Consideration of equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing Experience: Two years teaching in pre‑or post‑licensure nursing program and one year as a registered nurse providing direct patient care Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of nursing educational program administration Ability to develop and implement strategies for program growth, student retention, and student success Ability to analyze program outcomes data and use findings to drive planning and improvement Ability to collaborate effectively across academic and administrative units to support enrollment growth and retention initiatives Knowledge of the principals and practices of nursing, including nursing guidelines set for the Board of Registered Nursing Knowledge of curriculum development, teaching and clinical practice in the nursing field Knowledge of current developments, trends, and complexities within nursing and the healthcare industry Knowledge of health‑related education in a global economy Ability to recruit for, market, and grow an educational program while advancing student retention and success Ability to develop a strategic plan Demonstrated commitment to service in underserved communities Demonstrated leadership in teaching, research, and public service Demonstrated willingness to perform and a commitment to extra‑curricular responsibilities on behalf of the department, college, and University Excellent interpersonal, written, computer, and communication skills Supervisory Responsibilities: All FNP Faculty (Full‑time, part‑time, and clinical adjuncts) One FNP program clinical coordinator Assigning and scheduling work activities Monitoring work/teaching loads/levels Performance counseling/coaching Planning and evaluating performance Providing on‑the‑job training Reviewing and checking work Hiring new employees #J-18808-Ljbffr Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science