The Department of Nursing in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa is seeking qualified candidates for a tenure track faculty position (open rank) as Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) director starting Fall 2018.

 

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of 8,913 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 20 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 229 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and 140 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News & World Report.

 

The University of Tampa’s DNP program is currently in development with the first class anticipated to start Fall2019/Spring 2020.  DNP director will be responsible for continued work in program development including: on-line course development, formulation of DNP student policy and procedures, development of scholarly project process, accreditation approvals.

 

Qualifications

·       An MSN and doctoral degree in nursing required.

·       Previous experience as DNP director highly preferred.

·       Experience in both on-line course development and on-line teaching required.

·       Experience as DNP scholarly project chair or project member required.

·       Evidence of teaching experience in an academic setting is required.  

·       National certification as an advanced practice nurse practitioner required.

·       Five (5) years or more of clinical practice as an advanced practice nurse practitioner required.

 

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to: excellence in graduate nursing education teaching, which includes teaching in both the DNP and MSN –NP program, mentoring of students, scholarly activity, and service within the environment of a private liberal arts institution. Typical teaching load is 12 contact hours in a 14-week semester; however, course teaching load will be adjusted and clinical release time will be allowed for this director’s position.

 

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

For further details and to apply on-line, please visit our website www.ut.edu/jobs              

Applicants should be prepared to attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement about scholarship interests, copy of terminal transcript

 

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.