Adjunct Faculty in Nursing MSN-FNP

Department:School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Reports To:Department Chair
Status/Time Commitment:Ongoing (as needed)
Start Date:Summer Fall and Spring Semesters Available

Fresno Pacific Universitys growing nursing program invites applications for a nursing educator to join a visionary team as it builds new programs. The School of Graduate and Professional Studies seeks applications for adjunct faculty to instruct undergraduate and/or graduate courses in nursing. The current accredited programs include a BSN program and an MSN program with a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) focus. Nursing faculty will work with a talented team of faculty and university leadership to expand innovative and Christ-centered service to those who are underserved.

• Teach courses as described and assigned in graduate nursing programs
• Discuss class progress with the program coordinator including teaching performance through observation
• Collaborate with other faculty as needed
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving and inspiring students in an academic context that integrates your Christian faith and learning.
• Embrace themission vision and values of Fresno Pacific University affirm theFPU Faith Expectations and support the ideals and practices articulated in The Fresno Pacific Idea

• Other job duties as assigned

Required:

• Masters degree in Nursing or other nursing related graduate level degree. DNP highly desired.
• National Certification in family practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner by AANPCB or ANCC and2 years continuous full-time work experience as a NP in family practice/primary care
• Minimum one (1) academic year of graduate level nursing teaching experience
• Active and unencumbered California RN and NP license
• Coursework or expertise related to the disciplines instructed
• Experience in or aptitude for collegiate-level teaching
• Ability to work with students staff and faculty in a collegial environment
• Commitment to the Christian faith and the Universitys mission of Christ-centered teaching and learning and involvement in a local church.
• Ability to learn and navigate technology course management systems and virtual learning environments

• Bilingual and multicultural competencies

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise dust fumes vibrations and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
• Frequent computer use at a workstation up to eight hours per day.
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.
• Public contact position requiring professional apparel personal hygiene and grooming.

• This position typically functions indoors in an office environment with light to moderate noise associated with business office equipment. The position may involve travel for meetings and events.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: remain in a stationary position 80% of the time be able to move about inside the office to access file cabinets/office machinery etc. operate a computer and keyboard and other office productivity machinery such as calculators/copy machines/printers. The employee is occasionally required to position self to reach items on the floor and in high cabinetry.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employee must be able to communicate with others to exchange information including both over the telephone and in-person communication with callers and community members and be able to read a computer screen and paper documents.
• Reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities will be provided in accordance with law.

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcripts (showing highest degree earned)
• 2 Professional References
• Faith Reference Letter This should be written by a clergy or church leader who will attest to your Christian faith and participation in church.