What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty - Assistant or Associate Professor, Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program position at Carlow University?
Carlow University's School of Nursing, Graduate Nursing Department seeks an experienced educator to assume the faculty role in the Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Program. This is full-time, 9 month non-tenured track faculty position is located on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Position to begin on August 15, 2026. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with educational preparation and experience.
The faculty member will provide teaching in the Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program as well as shared MSN courses. Additional duties of service and scholarship are expected.
Required Experience:
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The faculty member will provide teaching in the Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program as well as shared MSN courses. Additional duties of service and scholarship are expected.
Required Experience:
- All candidates must have a doctorate (DNP, PhD, EdD, or another related degree), a master's degree in nursing, and be eligible for Pennsylvania State Professional Nurse licensure as a certified registered nurse practitioner, hold prescriptive authority, and national certification as a Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner.
- Three years of teaching experience in an FNP program or related experience.
- Minimum five years of clinical experience in the FNP role. Evidence of current practice.
- Evidence of or potential for an active program of scholarship/research
- Academic teaching in an NP program experience.
- Shares a deep commitment to effective teaching, developing innovative courses, and mentoring students.
- Evidence of professional service and engagement with professional organizations.
- Experience with national standards and accreditation requirements, including the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty's (NONPF) Core Competencies (2022), the American Academy of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Core Competencies for Professional Education (2021), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Standards.
- A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
- A strong commitment to social justice
- Ethical forward-thinking leadership
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
- Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
- Complimentary use of Carlow’s fitness center and amenities
Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.