Assistant/Associate Professor – Practice Teaching Track and Director

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Position Summary:

The College of Nursing (CON) is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor – Practice Teaching Track and Director of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center.  We are seeking candidates to join our community of scholars who are passionate about nursing and want to thrive in a creative and caring work environment. FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing is known internationally for its dedication to Caring: expanding the science, practicing the art, studying the meaning, and living it day-to-day. We offer four-degree programs (BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD) with curricula that are unique and caring-based with opportunities for interprofessional education with medical, social work and pharmacy students.

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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 (Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center– MWC)

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center (MWC) operations, clinical services, and strategic initiatives.

• Serve as Principal Investigator and Coordinator for the ADI–Memory Disorder Clinic (ADI-MDC) designation.

• Oversee all grant-related activities, including coordination, reporting, implementation, and dissemination of outcomes.

• Act as the primary liaison to the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (FL DOEA), Community Outreach Partners, and Caring Hearts Auxiliary.

• Serve as the lead board-certified APRN (Adult Gerontology Primary Care), providing direct clinical care.

• Perform memory-focused evaluations, including assessments, care planning, medication review, and follow-up.

• Facilitate and lead interprofessional case conferences to ensure coordinated, person- and family-centered care.

• Deliver care in both clinic and community settings, supporting access and continuity of services.

• Oversee daily operations of the MWC outpatient clinic and adult day center.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with AHCA, CMS, and internal policy standards.

• Supervise staff performance and workflow using Workday for HR functions (e.g., hiring, evaluations, time-off).

• Provide financial oversight, including budget development, monthly reviews, and revenue tracking in collaboration with the College finance staff.

• Ensure operational excellence through efficient scheduling, documentation, and quality assurance processes.

• Coordinate and oversee student clinical placements, completing required documentation and ensuring high-quality learning experiences.

• Serve as a preceptor and mentor to students, modeling evidence-based, holistic dementia care.

• Provide educational training and presentations to a range of audiences, including students, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and the general public.

• Contribute to workforce development efforts and support continuing education in dementia care.

• Build, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and local agencies.

• Lead outreach initiatives that promote the Center’s services, resources, and mission throughout the region.

• Foster awareness and access to care through community presentations, public health initiatives, and stakeholder collaboration.

• Lead or participate in clinical redesign, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Support research, training, and data collection related to memory disorders and aging.

• Ensure integration of evidence-based practices into all programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for the non-tenure earning practice-teaching track position should hold a DNP or PhD degree in Nursing or a closely related field and may hold a Master’s degree in nursing with a focused area of practice.

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:
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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