Assistant Professor of Practice or Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator for Post-Master’s Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Program

NON-TENURE/ Tenure TRACK POSITION DESCRIPTION

NON-TENURE TRACK FACULTY APPOINTMENT:

RANK:   Assistant Professor of Practice or Assistant Professor

TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SERVICE RATIO: (Will be adjusted if candidate qualifies for tenure track) 

• Teaching: 75%                                  
• Scholarship:  10%                                           
• Service: 15%
• PART-TIME or FULL-TIME POSITION OPPORTUNITIES

POSITIONS RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Read and abide by all rules and regulations for faculty of North Dakota State University as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• Maintain a current active license as a professional nurse in good standing with the North Dakota Board of Nursing and other boards of nursing as appropriate.
• Design and develop Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner curriculum and identify/implement ongoing improvements through assessment activities and quality improvement.
• Coordinate and teach courses as assigned by the Associate Dean/Chair of the School of Nursing (SON). Using the SON workload formula as a guide, teaching responsibilities will be incorporated into the position based on School needs and the candidate’s expertise.
• Develop clinical learning activities and rotations for nursing students in contracted inpatient and community settings.
• Provide leadership for the overall planning, organization, and evaluation for the Post-Master’s AGACNP program.
• Work with the Graduate Council to assure compliance of the Post-Master’s AGACNP program with standards set forth by the CCNE and North Dakota Board of Nursing.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts and the annual admission process of qualified AGACNP student and recruitment and retention of preceptors
• Assist with CCNE surveys and BON annual reports and survey reports
• Work with Graduate Council (ad hoc group) to oversee activities with AGACNP recruitment, admissions, student progression, and curriculum changes
• Provide leadership for AGACNP faculty search processes  
• Coordinate faculty and student orientation

CLINICAL PRACTICE SITE ASSIGNMENT:

• Maintain at least one day a week of clinical practice in health care facilities in Fargo, ND, Moorhead, MN, and possible rural sites arranged through special contacts and arrangements (dependent on FTE)

SCREENING DATE:

• Screening will begin 11/27/24 and remain open until filled

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters APRN degree or MS APRN degree enrolled in a doctoral program

National board certification as Adult/Gerontology-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Current unencumbered APRN license or eligibility for APRN licensure in North Dakota

Excellent oral and written communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned doctoral degree in nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice or Ph.D)

Clinical experience as an NP in acute care setting

Experience in academia, teaching, and/or curriculum development

Experience in leadership and/or administration

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover letter describing previous relevant experience and accomplishments
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• State of Teaching Philosophy
• Copy of current RN license

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS! 

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire 
  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation 
• Superb Retirement Plan
  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961