What are the responsibilities and job description for the DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Program Faculty position at Appalachian State University?
Request to Recruit
| Position Title | DNP Family Nurse Practitioner Program Faculty |
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| Tenure Status | |
| Provide Rank | Open Rank |
| Position Number | 0A1191 |
| VISA Sponsorship? | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. |
| Department | Department of Nursing - 273300 |
| Working Location (City, State) | Hickory, NC |
Position Summary Information
| Minimum Qualifications |
*We will review application materials from and interview candidates who have not yet completed their doctorate-are "ABD"-but they must complete this requirement and earn the doctorate by July 31, 2027 |
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| Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required) |
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| License/Certification Required | Possess (or be eligible for) current registered nurse license and hold or be eligible for licensure as a nurse practitioner in the state of North Carolina; current national certication as a Nurse Practitioner (NP); meet the North Carolina Board of Nursing's requirements for nurse educators within 3 years of employment. |
| Description of the Department or Unit | The Department of Nursing within the Beaver College of Health Sciences was founded in 2007 and offers a pre-licensure BSN, the online RN to BSN, and MSN programs with a concentration in nursing education, and a DNP Family Nurse Practitioner program established in 2026. The BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN programs are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); the DNP program holds new applicant status with CCNE. The department features state-of-the-art laboratories and supports faculty with varying research and practice backgrounds. Learn more at https://nursing.appstate.edu/
Appalachian State University's Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through dynamic practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,900 students in ten undergraduate and ten graduate degree programs, organized into seven academic departments with 240 faculty and staff. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone's Wellness District. We also have a clinical presence at the Hickory campus. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
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| Type of Position | Full Time Position |
| Appointment Type | 1.0 FTE |
| Number Of Months Per Year | 11 months |
| Physical Demands of Position | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |
Posting Details Information
| Proposed Date of Hire | 08/14/2027 |
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| Suggested Salary Range | Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
| ABD Consideration: | ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) |
| ABD Description |
ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year. No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Please provide with your application the following documents: Letter of Interest, Curriculum Vitae, Professional Reference List, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Statement of Research Interests, and Unofficial Transcripts We will review application materials from and interview candidates who have not yet completed their doctorate-are "ABD"-but they must complete this requirement and earn the doctorate by July 31, 2027 |
| UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires | The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. |
| Posting Date | 09/28/2026 |
| Closing Date | 11/29/2026 |
| Open Until Filled | No |
| Evaluation of Applications Begins | 10/30/2026 |
| Search Chair Name | Gregory Marler |
| Search Chair Email | marlergs@appstate.edu |
| Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56215 |
| Posting Number | FA00611P |
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.