Georgia State University
Open Rank-Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Position Information
Posting Number: F00426P
Classification Title: Non-Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty
Position Title: Open Rank-Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Department: School of Nursing
College: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
Campus: Atlanta
Position Type: Full Time Faculty
Posting Type: External
About the Department
The School of Nursing at Georgia State University, situated in downtown Atlanta, stands as a beacon of excellence in nursing education, research, and community engagement. The school offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise needed to thrive in today\'s healthcare landscape. The school emphasizes innovation, scholarly pursuits, service, and community partnerships to address healthcare disparities and promote health equity.
Position Description
The School of Nursing at Georgia State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position to serve as the Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, beginning August 2026. The Director provides academic and clinical leadership for both the post-baccalaureate and post-master\'s DNP programs.
Lead and manage all aspects of the DNP program, including curriculum oversight, accreditation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Teach courses within the graduate DNP curriculum and mentor/advice students in academic and clinical settings.
Provide leadership for faculty coordination, clinical placements, and program assessment.
Participate in scholarly activities, service to the School and University, and engagement with the broader professional nursing community.
Faculty rank will be determined based on prior clinical, teaching, and administrative experience. This position is ideal for candidates who demonstrate strong leadership, academic expertise, and commitment to advancing the mission of the School of Nursing and Georgia State University.
Required Experience
Clinical Assistant Professor: Applicants should have a minimum of one to three years of clinical practice experience as a nurse practitioner. Prior experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to support student learning in clinical and academic settings, including mentorship, clinical supervision, and course coordination.
Clinical Associate Professor: Applicants should have a minimum of three years of clinical practice experience as a nurse practitioner, with documented success in graduate-level teaching. Candidates are expected to demonstrate academic and clinical leadership, including student advisement and mentorship, program administration, and oversight of accreditation and regulatory compliance in advanced practice nursing programs.
Required Education
Clinical Assistant Professor: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in nursing (DNP preferred) and possess a current Georgia RN license or be eligible for licensure. Candidates must also hold or be eligible for APRN licensure in Georgia and have national certification as a nurse practitioner. Prior experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred but not required.
Clinical Associate Professor: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in nursing (DNP preferred) and possess a current Georgia RN license or be eligible for licensure. Candidates must also hold or be eligible for APRN licensure in Georgia and have national certification as a nurse practitioner. In addition, candidates are expected to have demonstrated success in graduate-level teaching and a track record of clinical leadership or program administration.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Preferred candidates will have administrative experience in academic or clinical settings and a demonstrated record of scholarship, practice innovation, or leadership within professional nursing organizations. Experience developing or implementing curricular or programmatic changes, collaborative leadership with faculty and clinical partners, and a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing education and practice are highly desirable. Familiarity with strategic planning, program evaluation, and quality improvement in higher education or healthcare environments is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of nursing practice, advanced practice nursing, and DNP-level education, along with a strong understanding of accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, and curriculum development for graduate nursing programs. They will demonstrate the ability to provide effective academic and clinical leadership, including faculty supervision and program oversight, and exhibit excellent teaching, mentoring, and student advisement skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative abilities are essential for working with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. The candidate should be able to analyze program data, assess outcomes, and implement quality improvement initiatives while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proficiency with administrative and technological tools relevant to program management, data tracking, and reporting is also required.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations
Candidates must possess a current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license or be eligible for licensure, and hold or be eligible for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Georgia. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner is required, and additional professional certifications or credentials in nursing or advanced practice that support clinical and educational leadership are preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements
A criminal background check is required.
Work Hours
Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).
Salary
TBD
Search Chair Contact info
Dr. Cheru Atraga, catraga@gsu.edu
Departmental contact for assistance
Kevette Woolfalk-Molet, kwoolfalk1@gsu.edu
Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2026
Open Date: 10/20/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary: Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6323
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online at the USG policy manual. Freedom of Expression is also supported as stated in policy; details are available online.
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Classification Title: Non-Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty
Position Title: Open Rank-Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
Department: School of Nursing
College: Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
Campus: Atlanta
Position Type: Full Time Faculty
Posting Type: External
About the Department
The School of Nursing at Georgia State University, situated in downtown Atlanta, stands as a beacon of excellence in nursing education, research, and community engagement. The school offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise needed to thrive in today\'s healthcare landscape. The school emphasizes innovation, scholarly pursuits, service, and community partnerships to address healthcare disparities and promote health equity.
Position Description
The School of Nursing at Georgia State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position to serve as the Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program, beginning August 2026. The Director provides academic and clinical leadership for both the post-baccalaureate and post-master\'s DNP programs.
Lead and manage all aspects of the DNP program, including curriculum oversight, accreditation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Teach courses within the graduate DNP curriculum and mentor/advice students in academic and clinical settings.
Provide leadership for faculty coordination, clinical placements, and program assessment.
Participate in scholarly activities, service to the School and University, and engagement with the broader professional nursing community.
Faculty rank will be determined based on prior clinical, teaching, and administrative experience. This position is ideal for candidates who demonstrate strong leadership, academic expertise, and commitment to advancing the mission of the School of Nursing and Georgia State University.
Required Experience
Clinical Assistant Professor: Applicants should have a minimum of one to three years of clinical practice experience as a nurse practitioner. Prior experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to support student learning in clinical and academic settings, including mentorship, clinical supervision, and course coordination.
Clinical Associate Professor: Applicants should have a minimum of three years of clinical practice experience as a nurse practitioner, with documented success in graduate-level teaching. Candidates are expected to demonstrate academic and clinical leadership, including student advisement and mentorship, program administration, and oversight of accreditation and regulatory compliance in advanced practice nursing programs.
Required Education
Clinical Assistant Professor: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in nursing (DNP preferred) and possess a current Georgia RN license or be eligible for licensure. Candidates must also hold or be eligible for APRN licensure in Georgia and have national certification as a nurse practitioner. Prior experience teaching at the graduate level is preferred but not required.
Clinical Associate Professor: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in nursing (DNP preferred) and possess a current Georgia RN license or be eligible for licensure. Candidates must also hold or be eligible for APRN licensure in Georgia and have national certification as a nurse practitioner. In addition, candidates are expected to have demonstrated success in graduate-level teaching and a track record of clinical leadership or program administration.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
Preferred candidates will have administrative experience in academic or clinical settings and a demonstrated record of scholarship, practice innovation, or leadership within professional nursing organizations. Experience developing or implementing curricular or programmatic changes, collaborative leadership with faculty and clinical partners, and a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing education and practice are highly desirable. Familiarity with strategic planning, program evaluation, and quality improvement in higher education or healthcare environments is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate will possess comprehensive knowledge of nursing practice, advanced practice nursing, and DNP-level education, along with a strong understanding of accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, and curriculum development for graduate nursing programs. They will demonstrate the ability to provide effective academic and clinical leadership, including faculty supervision and program oversight, and exhibit excellent teaching, mentoring, and student advisement skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaborative abilities are essential for working with faculty, staff, students, and external partners. The candidate should be able to analyze program data, assess outcomes, and implement quality improvement initiatives while fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proficiency with administrative and technological tools relevant to program management, data tracking, and reporting is also required.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations
Candidates must possess a current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license or be eligible for licensure, and hold or be eligible for Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure in Georgia. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner is required, and additional professional certifications or credentials in nursing or advanced practice that support clinical and educational leadership are preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements
A criminal background check is required.
Work Hours
Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).
Salary
TBD
Search Chair Contact info
Dr. Cheru Atraga, catraga@gsu.edu
Departmental contact for assistance
Kevette Woolfalk-Molet, kwoolfalk1@gsu.edu
Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2026
Open Date: 10/20/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary: Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6323
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available online at the USG policy manual. Freedom of Expression is also supported as stated in policy; details are available online.
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