Associate Professor, Project & Practicums - Online DNP Program

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide. Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs. Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( hlcommission. org ), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U. S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at chamberlain. edu , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn . At Chamberlain University, we believe nursing education transforms lives and strengthens communities.

We are seeking an Associate Professor, Project & Practicums – Online DNP Program who is passionate about mentoring doctoral nursing students through the implementation of evidence-based practice projects, systems-level change initiatives, and practice-focused scholarship. This faculty role plays a critical part in supporting the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student journey, particularly during the practicum and project implementation phases. The successful candidate will guide students through project execution, collaborate with preceptors and site partners, oversee practicum requirements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of Chamberlain's DNP curriculum. This position will serve as the course lead for DNP practicum coursework and provide leadership, coaching, and support to visiting professors and faculty teams. What You'll Do Lead DNP Project Implementation & Practicum Success - Teach and facilitate DNP practicum and project-focused coursework in a highly interactive online learning environment. - Guide students through the implementation phase of their DNP projects, ensuring project milestones, timelines, and outcomes are achieved. - Mentor students as they apply evidence-based practice principles to address complex healthcare, leadership, quality, systems, and organizational challenges. - Support students conducting a variety of DNP project types, including quality improvement, program evaluation, healthcare systems initiatives, and policy analysis projects. - Provide timely feedback on project plans, implementation activities, evaluation methods, scholarly writing, and dissemination strategies. - Monitor student progress and proactively intervene when challenges arise related to project execution, practicum requirements, or academic success. Manage Practicum Partnerships & Compliance - Collaborate with preceptors, practice site partners, and students to support successful practicum experiences. - Establish and maintain processes to verify project implementation activities and practicum-hour completion. - Evaluate practicum documentation and ensure compliance with university, accreditation, and program requirements. - Foster strong relationships with clinical and organizational partners to support high-quality student experiences. - Serve as a resource for students and preceptors regarding practicum expectations, project implementation, and professional practice standards.