Northern Kentucky University
Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Renewable Faculty MSN-Adult Gerontology Acute Care N
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States
Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Renewable Faculty MSN-Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Concentration- Remote
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Position Information
Working Title: Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Renewable Faculty MSN-Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Concentration- Remote
Department: School of Nursing
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Position Number
Purpose of Position
Principal Functions
The APRN Non-Tenure Track (NTTR) Faculty member is a nationally certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who provides leadership in coordinating, teaching, and advancing courses within the Nurse Practitioner track. This faculty role upholds academic integrity, adheres to professional standards of practice, and collaborates closely with nursing program faculty to ensure curriculum alignment with the AACN Essentials, CCNE Accreditation Standards, NTF Criteria, and national APRN competencies. The position supports graduate students in achieving eligibility for Nurse Practitioner certification, contributes to program effectiveness, and fosters a high-quality, student-centered learning environment.
This position is a 12-month, renewable, non-tenure-track faculty appointment serving as the APRN Concentration Coordinator within the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program in the School of Nursing. Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is guided by its core values of multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic engagement, multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. Teaching responsibilities as assigned.
Primary Responsibilities
Organizational Relationship: Workload assigned by the Associate Director of Graduate Studies.
Evaluated annually by the Associate School Director of Graduate Studies or Designee with input from the MSN Program Director.
Communicates with the MSN Program Director about course and student-related issues.
Maintain regular, proactive communication with faculty and the MSN Program Director regarding course operations, student concerns, and any emerging issues, ensuring alignment with program expectations and timely resolution.
Program Leadership
Attend and participate in program/course/university meetings as designated by the MSN Program Director and Associate Director of Graduate Studies.
Actively engage in program, course, and university meetings to support shared governance and program effectiveness.
Collaborate regularly with APRN Coordinators to address course content, grading practices, student concerns, and faculty or university-related matters. Escalate unresolved student issues to the MSN Program Director, following appropriate communication pathways. Escalate unresolved faculty issues to the Associate Director of Graduate Studies following appropriate communication pathways.
Contribute to program success through activities related to student admission, progression, and orientation, as well as curriculum review and enhancement for students enrolled in or applying to the APRN specialty concentration. Ensure alignment with CCNE Standards and NONPF.
Faculty Leadership
Ensure all assigned faculty have course resources (textbooks, unpublished course resources, expectations, week-by-week outlines, etc.).
Conduct conference calls via Zoom/Teams with assigned faculty prior to the beginning of the term/semester and as needed.
Ensure all faculty course requirements are completed by deadlines (attendance, grades, syllabus, digital measures, guided improvement plan, grading per rubric/syllabus).
Monitor course faculty’s grading and interactions with students; review assignments earning 80% or less.
Maintain an active presence throughout the course by monitoring responsiveness and feedback; discuss student assignments with grade
Plan, teach, manage, and evaluate lectures and course activities with instructional excellence and innovation.
Review and update readings/textbooks and other course content to ensure current information and alignment with NONPF competencies and CCNE standards.
Place textbook orders according to the university schedule.
Update syllabus with current contact information, term, and due dates.
Ensure the ‘Meet the Faculty’ page is updated and that syllabus and Canvas course shells are ready for start dates.
In clinical courses, maintain active communication with preceptors and document interactions.
Discuss issues identified by the preceptor with the student and assist with corrective plans; consult with Coordinators as needed.
Communication
Introduce self to students via Announcements/Discussion Board in the first week and hold Zoom/Teams meetings at the start, mid-term, and end of the course.
Respond to student emails within 24 hours (best practice) during the week and within 48 hours on weekends; if more than 2 emails are needed, schedule a virtual conference.
Provide students with available contact information and office hours.
Create weekly announcements describing previous, current, and upcoming assignments.
Be present in the course via discussion boards and personalized feedback on assignments.
Send a weekly Check-In email to each student in the section.
Provide student grade breakdowns to the APRN Coordinator(s).
Ensure course requirements and due dates are known to students and preceptors.
Collaborate with the MSN Program Director and other coordinators to maintain course quality and program effectiveness, upholding accreditation standards.
Other duties
Be accessible to students, supervisor, staff, and colleagues.
Serve on committees and attend meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MSN with Advanced Practice Certification in the designated specialty area required.
Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field required.
Minimum of eight years of nursing practice required, including at least three years of full-time, direct patient care as an APRN in the designated specialty area.
Previous graduate-level teaching preferred.
Previous online teaching experience preferred.
Must possess a valid, unencumbered registered nursing license in the State of residence and an advanced practice license.
Pass pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Professional Expectations
Maintain current RN and APRN certification/licensure.
Maintain knowledge of professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
Maintain part-time clinical practice as needed to maintain APRN certification/licensure; ensure clinical practice does not interfere with faculty duties.
Maintain knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress.
Adhere to faculty professional standards as delineated in the NKU Faculty Handbook.
Utilize Canvas email or NKU email for ALL course communications.
Required Training
Completes ‘Best Practices for Online Teaching’ Canvas course as assigned.
Completes required Faculty Development courses annually.
Complete Clinical systems training used in the program (e.g., Medatrax).
Position requires a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Other training as assigned.
Any candidate offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Required documents: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, References. Optional: any additional documents.
Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099 | Phone: (859) 572-5100
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Position Information
Working Title: Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Renewable Faculty MSN-Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Concentration- Remote
Department: School of Nursing
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Position Number
Purpose of Position
Principal Functions
The APRN Non-Tenure Track (NTTR) Faculty member is a nationally certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who provides leadership in coordinating, teaching, and advancing courses within the Nurse Practitioner track. This faculty role upholds academic integrity, adheres to professional standards of practice, and collaborates closely with nursing program faculty to ensure curriculum alignment with the AACN Essentials, CCNE Accreditation Standards, NTF Criteria, and national APRN competencies. The position supports graduate students in achieving eligibility for Nurse Practitioner certification, contributes to program effectiveness, and fosters a high-quality, student-centered learning environment.
This position is a 12-month, renewable, non-tenure-track faculty appointment serving as the APRN Concentration Coordinator within the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program in the School of Nursing. Northern Kentucky University (NKU) is guided by its core values of multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic engagement, multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across disciplines and professional fields. Teaching responsibilities as assigned.
Primary Responsibilities
Organizational Relationship: Workload assigned by the Associate Director of Graduate Studies.
Evaluated annually by the Associate School Director of Graduate Studies or Designee with input from the MSN Program Director.
Communicates with the MSN Program Director about course and student-related issues.
Maintain regular, proactive communication with faculty and the MSN Program Director regarding course operations, student concerns, and any emerging issues, ensuring alignment with program expectations and timely resolution.
Program Leadership
Attend and participate in program/course/university meetings as designated by the MSN Program Director and Associate Director of Graduate Studies.
Actively engage in program, course, and university meetings to support shared governance and program effectiveness.
Collaborate regularly with APRN Coordinators to address course content, grading practices, student concerns, and faculty or university-related matters. Escalate unresolved student issues to the MSN Program Director, following appropriate communication pathways. Escalate unresolved faculty issues to the Associate Director of Graduate Studies following appropriate communication pathways.
Contribute to program success through activities related to student admission, progression, and orientation, as well as curriculum review and enhancement for students enrolled in or applying to the APRN specialty concentration. Ensure alignment with CCNE Standards and NONPF.
Faculty Leadership
Ensure all assigned faculty have course resources (textbooks, unpublished course resources, expectations, week-by-week outlines, etc.).
Conduct conference calls via Zoom/Teams with assigned faculty prior to the beginning of the term/semester and as needed.
Ensure all faculty course requirements are completed by deadlines (attendance, grades, syllabus, digital measures, guided improvement plan, grading per rubric/syllabus).
Monitor course faculty’s grading and interactions with students; review assignments earning 80% or less.
Maintain an active presence throughout the course by monitoring responsiveness and feedback; discuss student assignments with grade
Plan, teach, manage, and evaluate lectures and course activities with instructional excellence and innovation.
Review and update readings/textbooks and other course content to ensure current information and alignment with NONPF competencies and CCNE standards.
Place textbook orders according to the university schedule.
Update syllabus with current contact information, term, and due dates.
Ensure the ‘Meet the Faculty’ page is updated and that syllabus and Canvas course shells are ready for start dates.
In clinical courses, maintain active communication with preceptors and document interactions.
Discuss issues identified by the preceptor with the student and assist with corrective plans; consult with Coordinators as needed.
Communication
Introduce self to students via Announcements/Discussion Board in the first week and hold Zoom/Teams meetings at the start, mid-term, and end of the course.
Respond to student emails within 24 hours (best practice) during the week and within 48 hours on weekends; if more than 2 emails are needed, schedule a virtual conference.
Provide students with available contact information and office hours.
Create weekly announcements describing previous, current, and upcoming assignments.
Be present in the course via discussion boards and personalized feedback on assignments.
Send a weekly Check-In email to each student in the section.
Provide student grade breakdowns to the APRN Coordinator(s).
Ensure course requirements and due dates are known to students and preceptors.
Collaborate with the MSN Program Director and other coordinators to maintain course quality and program effectiveness, upholding accreditation standards.
Other duties
Be accessible to students, supervisor, staff, and colleagues.
Serve on committees and attend meetings as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MSN with Advanced Practice Certification in the designated specialty area required.
Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field required.
Minimum of eight years of nursing practice required, including at least three years of full-time, direct patient care as an APRN in the designated specialty area.
Previous graduate-level teaching preferred.
Previous online teaching experience preferred.
Must possess a valid, unencumbered registered nursing license in the State of residence and an advanced practice license.
Pass pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Professional Expectations
Maintain current RN and APRN certification/licensure.
Maintain knowledge of professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development.
Maintain part-time clinical practice as needed to maintain APRN certification/licensure; ensure clinical practice does not interfere with faculty duties.
Maintain knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student progress.
Adhere to faculty professional standards as delineated in the NKU Faculty Handbook.
Utilize Canvas email or NKU email for ALL course communications.
Required Training
Completes ‘Best Practices for Online Teaching’ Canvas course as assigned.
Completes required Faculty Development courses annually.
Complete Clinical systems training used in the program (e.g., Medatrax).
Position requires a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Other training as assigned.
Any candidate offered this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.
Required documents: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, References. Optional: any additional documents.
Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099 | Phone: (859) 572-5100
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