Director, Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Program

Carlow University's Graduate School of Nursing seeks an experienced educator to assume the faculty role and Director of the Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Program. This is a full-time, tenure-track position (9-month + summer stipend) located on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position is projected to begin on August 15th, 2025. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with educational preparation and experience.

The Program Director will have primary responsibility for directing the Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, with additional duties of teaching, service, and scholarship. Primary teaching responsibilities will focus on the graduate FNP program's significant courses, as well as core, shared MSN courses.

Required Experience:

• All candidates must have a doctorate (DNP, PhD, EdD, or another related degree), a master's degree in nursing, and be eligible for Pennsylvania State Professional Nurse licensure as a certified registered nurse practitioner, hold prescriptive authority and national certification as a Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner.
• Three years of teaching experience in a FNP program or related experience.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience in the FNP role. Evidence of current practice.
• Evidence of or potential for an active program of scholarship/research
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and actively promote diversity.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Academic leadership experience or the desire for mentorship to a leadership role.
• Shares a deep commitment to effective teaching, developing innovative courses, and mentoring students and faculty.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and actively promotes diversity.
• Evidence of professional service and engagement with professional organizations.
• Experience with national standards and accreditation requirements, including the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty's (NONPF) Core Competencies (2022), the American Academy of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Core Competencies for Professional Education (2021), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Standards

Carlow University is Devoted to....

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
• A strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary use of Carlow's fitness center and amenities

Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow's commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University's Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service.

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.