Director of the DNP Program and AssociateProfessor Practice Teaching Track

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Position Summary :

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is seeking an Assistant / Associate / Professor Practice Teaching Track and Director of the DNP Program . We are seeking candidates to join our community of scholars who are passionate about nursing and want to thrive in a creative and caring work environment. FAUs Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is known internationally for its dedication to Caring : expanding the science practicing the art studying the meaning and living it day-to-day. We offer four-degree programs (BSN MSN DNP and PhD) and post-graduate certificates with curricula that are unique and caring-based with opportunities for interprofessional education. Our BSN MSN DNP and Post-Graduate certificate programs are accredited bythe Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Currently we have two concentrations in the DNP program : BSN to DNP and Post Masters DNP.

Candidates for this non-tenure earning position should be a nurse with a DNP degree and should have experience working in an administrative role within healthcare systems and academic experience. This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Graduate Practice Programs and is focused on academic excellence in the academic program.

The selected applicant for this position will have two appointments : DNP Director and Associate Professor / Professor Practice Teaching Track. The descriptions below explain the duties and responsibilities of each role.

DNP Program Director

The Director of the DNP Program will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the DNP program. This role involves overseeing the development implementation and evaluation of the DNP curriculum ensuring the program meets accreditation standards and fostering an environment of academic excellence and innovation.

Expectations and responsibilities of this assignment include :

Lead the design implementation and continuous improvement of the DNP curriculum.

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the DNP programs strategic goals and objectives.

Develop additional pathways for the DNP in addition to the APRN track (e.g. executive health policy etc.).

Oversee the daily operations of the DNP program including faculty development.

Chair DNP committee meetings.

Participate in hiring faculty.

Participate in scheduling designated courses and making teaching assignments.

Collaborate with academic advisors to manage and track student recruitment enrollment retention and completion.

Manage admission processes of students. Manage the organization and maintenance of records.

Manage student placements in DNP project and leadership courses.

Provide student advisement.

Give oversight and collaborate with faculty and the Center for Online Learning and Continuing Education (COCE) to ensure online course development and maintenance.

Participate in program evaluation and accreditation.

Foster and create educational opportunities where all students thrive.

Provide input to the Assistant or Associate Deans on essential matters.

Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs Associate Dean of Academics and APRN Coordinators.

Collaborate with healthcare organizations community partners and other academic institutions to enhance the DNP program.

Represent the DNP program at local regional and national levels.

Engage in scholarly activities including research / scholarship publications and presentations.

The DNP Director teaches or co-teaches project-related courses providing instruction in project design implementation science outcomes measurement and dissemination. They guide students in applying evidence-based practices quality improvement methods and systems thinking to clinical or organizational problems while offering detailed feedback on proposals project plans data analysis and manuscripts to ensure scholarly rigor and alignment with DNP Standards.

Associate / Professor - Practice Teaching Track

Expectations and responsibilities of this role can be found here :

Minimum Qualifications :

of Nursing Practice degree in Nursing.

unencumbered RN license and eligibility for RN licensure in the state of Florida by time of application.

5 years of experience in nursing education with at least 3 years in an administrative role within healthcare systems or higher education.

expertise in curriculum development and accreditation processes.

leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

of research / scholarship productivity including dissemination of accomplishments.

Preferred Qualifications

area of scholarly inquiry aligned with College initiatives. Our scholarship advances caring science within the nursing discipline.

practice graduate degree preferred with experience in systems / organizational leadership health policy or public health.

leading or participating in PhD and DNP collaborations.

Salary : $120 - $155K

College or Department :

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Location : Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours :

N / A

Application Deadline :

Special Instructions to Applicant :

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website ( by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents :

FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required / requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE : A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required / requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following : a cover letter curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references including email addresses and phone numbers.

Transcripts :

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening :

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

Accommodations :

Individuals requiring accommodation please call . 711

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Nurse Management,Program Management,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 120 - 155