Doctor of Nursing Practice Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner  

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University seeks a part time Affiliate Faculty for the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program beginning Fall 2027. Rank is open. Compensation is competitive among the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.  

Responsibilities and expectations for this position include:

• Teach courses within the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and undergraduate nursing program (didactic and clinical) as needed.
• Oversee nursing clinical courses in the graduate nursing program, facilitating and collaborating with preceptors at clinical sites.
• Ensure curriculum is congruent with national and state standards and competencies.
• Assist with maintaining accreditation.
• Collaborate with graduate nursing faculty to meet University, Division, and Nursing Program initiatives.
• Collaborate with Dean, Director, Admissions, and Marketing to recruit new students
• Participate in DNP, Nursing Program, and University committees.  
• Advise students majoring in DNP Program, ensuring their academic progress meets requirements set by the institution and work with students to encourage professional development.

Qualifications for the successful candidate:

• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience, and mission fit
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Understanding and alignment of the heritage, doctrine, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene
• Doctoral degree in Nursing
• Family Nurse Practitioner Certification 
• Expertise in guiding and evaluating DNP Projects, research or quality improvement initiatives.
• Unencumbered RN multi-state license
• Current or recent clinical practice
• Evidence of effective graduate-level instruction.
• Demonstrated skills in management of academic programming preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to inclusivity and diversity
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Evidence of scholarship.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, early application is strongly advised. Interested candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vita, unofficial college transcripts, evidence of teaching competence, names and contact information for three references, a one- to two- page statement of educational philosophy, and a one- to two-page statement of faith. Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials via email as Microsoft Word, .pdf file attachments, or as hard copies to:

Academic Affairs

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

800 Martinsburg Road

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Email: academic.affairs@mvnu.edu

Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification and criminal background check. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so to achieve its mission. The University requires as a condition of employment that all employees subscribe to standards of the Church of the Nazarene and conduct their lives in accordance therewith.