Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor

Job Summary

The Graduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor.

This role provides leadership for the PNP‑PC program through faculty mentorship, student support, and ongoing evaluation of curriculum and outcomes. It manages key operational functions such as budgeting, faculty recruitment, and development of program guidelines while ensuring alignment with accreditation and graduate education standards. The position also supports student advising, participates in scholarly and professional activities, and upholds academic and institutional expectations.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing ( DNP or PhD) or related field (e.g. EdD)
• Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain one
• Unencumbered PNP -PC license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain one
• An active, direct patient care practice that can be maintained on a limited part-time basis
• A minimum of 2-3 years of direct patient care experience as a PNP -PC
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years of teaching experience
• Course development and maintenance experience
• Leadership experience in an academic setting
• A demonstrated program of scholarship
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the PNP -PC program including mentorship of faculty and students, involvement in curricular redesign, and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Dean, Department Chair, and Associate Chair in budgeting for the needs of the program.
• Develop and maintain program guidelines and monitor program, course, and faculty evaluations on an ongoing basis.
• Recruit and evaluate faculty within the PNP -PC program.
• Ensure the program is aligned with graduate education and program specific standards (e.g., NTF , AACN Essentials, CCNE accreditation standards).
• Collaborate with the Office of Enrollment and Student Services to advise students, answer questions, and respond to student complaints.
• Complete employment, credentialing, educational, and scholarship reference forms.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct online, classroom and clinical experiences for students.
• Participate in scholarly and academic activities appropriate to rank.
• Maintain academic standards as established by the university, CONHI , and Department of Graduate Nursing.
• Assume responsibility for and/or participates in the planning and organization of courses to which assigned.
• Plan professional development activities for self, such as continuing education offerings, workshops, and professional meetings.
• Participate in program, college, and university committees, and in other activities associated with professional status.
• Maintains membership in and participates in professional associations by serving on local/state committees of professional organizations.
• Incorporates new knowledge and techniques in online, clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching.
• Performs other duties as needed