Assistant/Associate Professor – Practice Teaching Track and Director

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Position Summary:

The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor – Practice Teaching Track and the Director of the FAU/NCHA Community Health Center. This faculty position combines teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, and service with leadership opportunities in community-based and interprofessional education initiatives.

FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is internationally recognized for its commitment to Caring: expanding the science, practicing the art, studying the meaning, and living it day-to-day. The College offers four degree programs (BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD) with caring-based curricula and opportunities for interprofessional collaboration with medicine, social work, and pharmacy.

Faculty in the Practice Teaching Track (PTT) are non-tenure-earning and are expected to excel in teaching, clinical practice, and professional engagement that advance caring science and promote health equity across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities:

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate nursing students in didactic and clinical settings.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative curricula rooted in caring science and evidence-based practice.

• Provide academic advising and mentoring to students, supporting their academic and professional growth.

• Engage in various initiatives and collaborate with other FAU colleges.

• Participate in accreditation, curriculum review, and faculty governance activities.

Clinical Practice and Leadership (Community Health Center – CHC)

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for Community Health Center (CHC) operations, clinical services, and community health initiatives.

• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, ensuring compliance with state and federally qualified health center standards.

• Supervise and coordinate clinic personnel, policies, and quality improvement programs.

• Serve as a primary provider of patient care, including direct primary care services as needed.

• Coordinate and enhance the quality of student clinical experiences in collaboration with faculty and clinic staff.

• Develop outreach and partnership strategies to promote CHC visibility and community engagement.

• Represent the CHC at community events, health fairs, and coalition meetings to expand resources and service offerings.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align partnerships with FAU’s strategic priorities and funding opportunities.

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, mentorship, and professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD).
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC, FNP-C).
• Active and unencumbered RN or APRN license (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of Florida.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and leadership.
• Commitment to creating educational environments where all student populations thrive.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-11-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711