Assistant Professor (FNP)

Job Posting

JR101055 Assistant Professor (FNP) (Open)

Department

Doctor of Nursing Practice , PM

Position Type

Regular

Open Date

04-02-2026

Close Date

04-24-2026

$95,000 annually

Job Description

Teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus, laboratory clinical sites and clinical. The Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory clinical sites, and clinical seminars; planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team’ and providing academic counseling and guidance to nursing students.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in the classroom, clinical/campus laboratory clinical sites and clinical seminars.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing curriculum as a member of the nursing teaching team.
• Coordinating with community health agencies utilized for clinical experiences and maintaining effective relations with them.
• Planning, supervising, and evaluating learning experiences for students in clinical areas.
• Scheduling conferences with individual students regarding progress.
• Participating in all School of Nursing and nursing course team planning meetings and selected subcommittee within School of Nursing and College of Health Professions.
• Participating actively in University, College, School, and community service activities.
• Maintaining own professional growth and remains current in nursing practice.
• Assisting in preparation for nursing accreditation visits.
• Day, evening, and weekend classes and clinical as applicable.
• Providing academic counseling and guidance to nursing.
  
  

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Doctoral Degree in Nursing required or in public health or a health-related field from an accredited institution; nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP); eligibility for Maryland, DC and VA RN and NP licensure.
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year teaching experience; recent clinical experience in the specialty area.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing and currently at least one area of specialty in pediatric, maternal-child, critical care, and psychiatric/mental health or community clinical areas.
• Recent classroom and clinical teaching experience in a college-level nursing program.
• Holds current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland other verifiable state.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience and an appreciation for and are committed to working in a global, multicultural academic setting.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with the integration of technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in teaching-learning process.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Ability to meet challenges of adult students with diverse background.
• Must be able to independently manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Possess strong oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet challenges of adult students with diverse background.
• Integration of technology and alternative delivery systems of instruction in teaching-learning process.
  
  

Physical Demand of Position

• Operate personal computer and audio-visual equipment.
• Stand or sit for up to one to three hours at a time.
• Fly or drive to off-site meetings or conferences or to observe subjects in project.
• Move around campus for classes and meetings.
  
  

Additional Job Information

Assistant Professor

Benefits Summary

Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer.

https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

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