Assistant Professor, DNP - FNP Program

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Faculty MemberAs a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Faculty member for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by developing and teaching graduate-level nursing courses, mentoring students, and supporting scholarly and collaborative academic initiatives. This position is responsible for assisting in the development and delivery of assigned coursework within the DNP program while advising and mentoring students, serving as a primary advisor for DNP scholarly projects, and collaborating with graduate nursing faculty and Marian University faculty and staff to support student success and program excellence.Essential Duties and 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 servicesDesigns and delivers course material based on the graduate philosophy, course description, course outcomes, and program outcomesTranslates learning material to online, hybrid, and synchronized classesUtilizes a variety of teaching strategies and learning activities to enhance classroom and clinical learning and promote student achievement of program outcomesAccurately document student progress and achievement within specific courses and/or clinical assignmentsEvaluates student work and clinical performance based on outcome rubrics/clinical evaluations.Monitors and evaluates student e-portfoliosServe as a model/resource for faculty and studentsAdvises/Mentors assigned program studentsServes as a DNP project team lead/member in accordance with the DNP project guidelinesServes on the following LSON and MU-related committees: LSON Faculty Council, Graduate Nursing Faculty Council, University-related meeting(s); other job-related committeesEncouraged to maintain clinical status and/or maintain professional skillsFulfills all other duties and responsibilities of the faculty position as designated in the LSON Faculty HandbookParticipates in student recruitment, student selection, and public relationsOther duties as assignedUniversity Expectations:Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian UniversityAdheres to Marian University's policy and proceduresShows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisorsCommunicates regularly with supervisor about department issuesMeets department productivity standardsParticipates in developing department goals, objectives, and systemsAssists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goalsAdheres to the department budgetRequired 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 certificationCurrent RN/APRN licensure in state of residenceEligibility for IN RN licensePrevious experience in higher learning education preferredExcellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skillsCompetency in MS Office productsReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.For Consideration All Applications Require:Cover LetterCurrent resume or CVContact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application: Functions: Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.