Clinical Assistant Professor, Acute-Care Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Graduate Department

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Clinical Assistant Professor, Acute-Care Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Graduate Department

The Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences (NWCNHS) at Florida International University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Nursing Graduate Department with a specialty as an Acute-Care Nurse Practitioner. The NWCNHS offers baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs across Nursing and the Health and Sciences in six professional disciplines. Instructions in state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms are located within FIU’s Academic Health Center buildings. In the interdisciplinary research labs, world-class multidisciplinary training enhances students’ clinical skills by focusing on students’ performance in a student-centered environment. In addition, simulation Centers offer a hands-on approach that emphasizes mastery of competencies while promoting a diverse patient-centered education that includes four high-tech OR/Anesthesia simulation stations.

Successful candidates must have a Doctorate degree in Nursing (e.g. DNP, PhD) or a related field from an accredited institution with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and service excellence. In addition, candidates must have experience providing care to patients in acute care and/or hospital settings. Qualified candidates must hold a national certification in their specialty area and have a Registered Nurse (RN) license and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of Florida upon employment. CCNE accredits the NWCNHS nursing programs. Faculty may teach across programs, in the classroom, or asynchronous through FIU Online. Preference will be given to those with experience in adult/gerontology acute-care.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at http://www.facultycareers.fiu.edu to Job Opening ID 532139 and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Lucie Dlugasch, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, at ldlugasc@fiu.edu or 305-348-0367.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.