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Position Number
998948
Functional Title
Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Position Type
Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000 students, and 3,000 faculty and staff members representing 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit
The School of Nursing is Transforming the Future of Nursing with Inclusive Communities, Passionate People, Innovative Practices, and Extraordinary Outcomes. We value and strive for diversity, respect, open communication, and excellence among students, staff, and faculty. The school is CCNE accredited and is a NLN Center of Excellence in Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty. The School of Nursing has over 1,250 students enrolled in BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs. Please visit our website at https://nursing.uncg.edu.
Position Summary
The School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) is seeking a dual certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). Dual certification is strongly preferred; however, we will also consider candidates who hold either a PMHNP or an FNP/AGPCNP certification. The position is for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. We are looking for creative, innovative, and highly motivated candidates who want to support the teaching, scholarship, and service mission of the UNCG School of Nursing and advance their academic careers. Ideal candidates will have current specialty certification, teaching, and current clinical experience, and a background in evidence-based practice. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in nursing. An unencumbered RN license in North Carolina and a current certification as a NP is required prior to the employment date. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials. For more information about the school, please visit our website at https://nursing.uncg.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
Not on Track
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
Recruitment Range
Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and credentials.
Org #-Department:
Nursing - 12802
Job Open Date
04/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Type Of Appointment
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Flsa
Exempt
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O, Holding - O, Bending - O, Reaching - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R
Work Environment
Inside - C
998948
Functional Title
Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Position Type
Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000 students, and 3,000 faculty and staff members representing 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose Of The Organizational Unit
The School of Nursing is Transforming the Future of Nursing with Inclusive Communities, Passionate People, Innovative Practices, and Extraordinary Outcomes. We value and strive for diversity, respect, open communication, and excellence among students, staff, and faculty. The school is CCNE accredited and is a NLN Center of Excellence in Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty. The School of Nursing has over 1,250 students enrolled in BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs. Please visit our website at https://nursing.uncg.edu.
Position Summary
The School of Nursing at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) is seeking a dual certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP). Dual certification is strongly preferred; however, we will also consider candidates who hold either a PMHNP or an FNP/AGPCNP certification. The position is for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. We are looking for creative, innovative, and highly motivated candidates who want to support the teaching, scholarship, and service mission of the UNCG School of Nursing and advance their academic careers. Ideal candidates will have current specialty certification, teaching, and current clinical experience, and a background in evidence-based practice. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in nursing. An unencumbered RN license in North Carolina and a current certification as a NP is required prior to the employment date. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials. For more information about the school, please visit our website at https://nursing.uncg.edu.
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must hold a master’s degree in nursing.
- An unencumbered RN license in North Carolina and current certification as a NP is required prior to the employment date.
- Clinical experience as FNP/AGPCNP and/or PMHNP.
- Doctoral degree preferred.
- Dual certified FNP/AGPCNP and PMHNP.
- Teaching experience.
Not on Track
Special Instructions To Applicants
Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Name
- Company Name
- Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
- Email Address
- Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range
Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and credentials.
Org #-Department:
Nursing - 12802
Job Open Date
04/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Type Of Appointment
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Flsa
Exempt
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O, Holding - O, Bending - O, Reaching - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R
Work Environment
Inside - C