Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Renewable Faculty MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concentration

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title

Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Renewable Faculty MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Concentration

Department

School of Nursing

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Position Number

Purpose of Position

Principle Functions The APRN Non-Tenure Track ( NTTR ) Faculty member is a nationally certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) who provides leadership in coordinating, teaching, and advancing courses within the Nurse Practitioner track. This faculty role upholds academic integrity, adheres to professional standards of practice, and collaborates closely with nursing program faculty to ensure curriculum alignment with the AACN Essentials, CCNE Accreditation Standards, NTF Criteria, and national APRN competencies. The position supports graduate students in achieving eligibility for Nurse Practitioner certification, contributes to program effectiveness, and fosters a high-quality, student-centered learning environment. This position is a 12-month, renewable, non-tenure-track faculty appointment serving as the APRN Concentration Coordinator within the Master of Science in Nursing ( MSN ) Program in the School of Nursing. Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) is guided by its core values of multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic engagement, multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields.

Primary Responsibilities

Organizational Relationship :

• Workload assigned by the Associate Director of Graduate Studies.
• Evaluated annually by the Associate School Director of Graduate Studies or Designee with input from the MSN Program Director.
• Communicates with the MSN Program Director about course and student-related issues.
• Maintain regular, proactive communication with faculty and the MSN Program Director

regarding course operations, student concerns, and any emerging issues, ensuring alignment with program expectations and timely resolution.

Program Leadership :

Attend and participate in program / course / university meetings as designated by the MSN Program Director and Associate Director of Graduate Studies.

Actively engage in program, course, and university meetings, as designated by the MSN Program Director and Associate Director of Graduate Studies, to support shared governance and program effectiveness.

Collaborate regularly with APRN Coordinator(s) to address course content, grading practices, student concerns, and faculty or university-related matters. Escalate unresolved student issues to the MSN Program Director, following appropriate communication pathways. Escalate unresolved faculty issues to the Associate Director of Graduate Studies following appropriate communication pathways.

Contribute to program success through participation in activities related to student admission, progression, and orientation, as well as curriculum review and enhancement for students enrolled in or applying to the APRN specialty concentration. Ensure alignment with CCNE Standards and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties ( NONPF ) competencies.

Faculty Leadership

Communication :

Other duties include :

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Professional Expectations :

Required Training :

Minimum Education

Doctorate

Preferred Education

Doctorate

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number

2025F792

Job Open Date

09 / 12 / 2025

Job Close Date

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