Position Summary
Walsh University is seeking a faculty member to join and coordinate the successful and highly respected Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program. The successful candidate for this position will possess expertise in the content area and have current practical experience in the field. In addition, the candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills when relating to students in an online format and provide meaningful formative and summative feedback to students. The faculty member will interface with preceptors, serve as a role model, and maintain currency in practice. Position may be non-tenure track or tenure-track depending on candidate’s qualifications. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (DNP or PhD) or currently enrolled in a doctoral program, and must have certification and licensure as a FNP.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Oversight of clinical placement of FNP students
- Oversight and management of intensive workshops
- Online teaching and curriculum development
- Clinical oversight of FNP students
- Academic advising of graduate students
- Mentoring of students with DNP projects
- Active participation in scholarly activity and service to the school, university, and community
- Participation in CCNE accreditation
- Other duties as assigned or required
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:
Education: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD or DNP) or currently enrolled in a doctoral program.
Work Experience: Current FNP certification/licensure and current practice. Administrative experience in nursing education preferred. Online teaching experience is preferred but candidates with a strong background in the content area will be considered.
Skills And Abilities
- Strong clinical background and proficiency of FNP skills
- Knowledge of educational processes including curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and teaching strategies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Integrity and initiative
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty. Positive attitude a must.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- Performance of duties will include movement within a classroom for student instruction.
- Performance of duties may include prolonged stationary position at a desk.
- Regularly looking at computer screens and working on a keyboard and mouse.
- Classroom management
- Occasionally lifting and carrying equipment or moving educational materials.
- The work environment is primarily indoors.
Application Instructions
Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Official Transcripts (All Higher Ed. Degrees)
Three letters of recommendation
About Walsh University
Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University. Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.
