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Assistant Professor - FNP - 001883 Western Carolina University
Department:
School of Nursing
Overview About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:
2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The School of Nursing at Western Carolina University is seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position as the Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator. Anticipated start date will be August 1, 2026.
This position’s primary coordinator responsibilities include coordinating the graduate FNP program, advising students, curriculum development, and clinical experience development, coordinate and teach courses in FNP major and related programs as appropriate. Expectations of this position include online and face to face teaching of courses. In addition, Western Carolina University has adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship to support its commitment to integrated learning, the scholarship of engagement, and the stewardship of place.
Minimum Qualifications
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Eligibility for RN licensure in NC
Doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications
Administrative experience
PMHNP Certification
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include the following: letter of application, current CV, list of 3 professional references with complete contact information, and unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher. For questions or additional information please contact Terri Durbin at tdurbin@email.wcu.edu.
All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
AA/EOE: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/31909
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Assistant Professor - FNP - 001883 Western Carolina University
Department:
School of Nursing
Overview About WCU: Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:
2025 – Ranked 1st in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The School of Nursing at Western Carolina University is seeking applicants for a 12-month, tenure track Assistant Professor position as the Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator. Anticipated start date will be August 1, 2026.
This position’s primary coordinator responsibilities include coordinating the graduate FNP program, advising students, curriculum development, and clinical experience development, coordinate and teach courses in FNP major and related programs as appropriate. Expectations of this position include online and face to face teaching of courses. In addition, Western Carolina University has adopted the Boyer Model of Scholarship to support its commitment to integrated learning, the scholarship of engagement, and the stewardship of place.
Minimum Qualifications
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Eligibility for RN licensure in NC
Doctorate in nursing or related field from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications
Administrative experience
PMHNP Certification
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire. Please include the following: letter of application, current CV, list of 3 professional references with complete contact information, and unofficial transcripts showing degree conferral dates for all degrees at the master’s degree level and higher. For questions or additional information please contact Terri Durbin at tdurbin@email.wcu.edu.
All applicants are required to submit an unofficial transcript of their highest attained degree, showing all completed coursework and the date the degree was conferred. The transcript must state Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or a similar phrase. For candidates who are ABD, please submit your most recent doctoral program transcript along with your master’s degree transcript, if you hold such a degree. The master’s degree transcript must have a notation such as Degree Awarded, Degree Conferred or similar phrase, to verify it as your highest completed degree.
AA/EOE: Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/31909
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x. Get notified about new Assistant Professor jobs in
Cullowhee, NC .
Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Education and Training
Industries: Online Audio and Video Media
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#J-18808-Ljbffr