Adjunct - Doctor of Nursing Practice

TITLE: DNP Adjunct Faculty

DEPARTMENT: School of Nursing (SON)

REPORTS TO: Program Administrator, School of Nursing

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-Time 

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

Adjunct faculty will work under the supervision of the academic administrator or the academic faculty of the course. The adjunct faculty will have duties and responsibilities expected of regular full-time faculty members in the unit.  

The DNP Faculty Member will teach graduate-level courses, mentor DNP students, and engage in scholarly activities. The ideal candidate is a DNP-prepared, nationally board-certified FNP or AGPCNP with at least two years of teaching experience in a DNP program, preferably online. They should have a student-focused approach, professional expertise in clinical practice, and experience leading or participating in DNP projects.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Under the leadership of the Program Administrator and Director of Graduate Programs, facilitate quality learning experiences that provide:

A risk-free environment for student learners that reinforce critical thinking and decision making and opportunities to enhance caring behaviors towards peers and patients

Enhance student’s ability to promote patient safety and quality health care, and clinical competence through selected critical thinking scenarios

Improve performance, communication, and efficiency in clinical setting

Promote evidence-based decision making for professional practice, empowerment of the student in preparation for the clinical setting

Facilitate debriefing and positive feedback to enhance student learning

Encourage students to self-analyze their performance and use critical thinking during the reflection process

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Key responsibilities include teaching graduate-level DNP courses, delivering high-quality online instruction, mentoring students, leading/participating in DNP projects, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
• Ensure DNP Quality Improvement (QI) projects meet academic standards, are clinically relevant, impactful, and evidence-based.
• Contribute to curriculum development by incorporating current healthcare trends, advanced nursing practice, and educational technologies. Collaborate with faculty leadership to develop course content and evaluation methods. Participate in accreditation to ensure the program meets standards (if applicable).
• Engage in scholarly activities like research, publications, and presentations to advance nursing practice and education. Contribute to the nursing profession through service activities in academic, professional, and clinical settings. Maintain current knowledge in nursing practice, health policy, and educational strategies.
• Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and institutional activities. Contribute to program-level strategies for student success, retention, and graduation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Proficiency in online teaching platforms and educational technologies is required.
• Constructive feedback and mentoring to students.
• Commitment to student success, professional growth, and academic excellence.
• Collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

 OTHER DUTIES: 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited DNP degree from an institution is required.
• Unencumbered RN license is required.
• Board certification as an FNP or AGPCNP is preferred.
• At least two years of teaching in a DNP program, preferably online.
• Expertise in primary or family care nursing is recommended.
• Experience as a Chair or Member of DNP scholarly projects is highly desirable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited DNP faculty experience.
• DNP project oversight, including student mentoring highly desirable.
• Active scholarly research or practice-based inquiry recommended.
• The position requires a combination of online teaching and DNP faculty responsibilities.
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• This position reports to leadership within the School of Nursing.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Current, active, and unencumbered RN and/or Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• Certification as an FNP or AGPCNP preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
• Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place in the job taking distance and speed into account.
• Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
• Normal endurance needed for instruction in a clinical setting, if applicable.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV, a cover letter, a teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants will be evaluated, interviewed and considered for hire by the School of Nursing.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.