Graduate Nursing - Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor
DHCON Full-Time Faculty Position - Post BSN to DNP (FNP track) Program
Job Description:
The Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, & Richard Henley College of Nursing at Sacred Heart University is seeking applicants whose primary teaching responsibilities will be in the Post BSN to DNP hybrid program with a focus on family nurse practitioner. Our faculty also teach in the PM DNP Hybrid program with an emphasis on either leadership or education. Candidates with expertise in primary care, pediatrics, and/or women's health are encouraged to apply.
We are currently searching for a 9-month faculty appointment (Fall 2025) with rank and tenure commensurate with background and experience.
The candidate should be current in clinical practice as a nurse practitioner. Doctoral clinical project advisement will be required. Faculty will be assigned to hybrid courses that require on campus day-long intensives and online portions as well as on campus College of Nursing committee representation. Flexibility and a willingness to teach summer courses is required. Faculty must be local to the university so that they can be available for office hours and faculty meetings and other necessary faculty functions.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:
- Current registered nurse and advance practice nurse practitioner licenses in Connecticut.
- Current national board certification as a family nurse practitioner.
- Current APRN clinical experience, preferably as a primary care provider.
- Doctoral degree in nursing or related field required.
- Previous teaching experience in a family nurse practitioner program required.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to a College environment based upon mutual respect and collegiality and will value the University's Catholic identity, tradition and spirit, and will support the University's commitment to community service, strategic planning, and the intellectual and ethical development of all students.
Additional Information:
The Davis & Henley College of Nursing is accredited by the CCNE and offers a BSN, RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN and MSN with tracks for administration, nursing education, family nurse practitioner, and clinical nurse leader, Post BSN to DNP with family nurse practitioner focus and a Post-Master's DNP program. The Davis & Henley College of Nursing is now located in the new Center for Health Education facility, featuring a state-of-the-art nursing simulation and clinical skills labs. Please visit https://www.sacredheart.edu/academics/colleges--schools/college-of-nursing/ for more information about the Davis & Henley College of Nursing.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit a complete curriculum vitae, a letter specifically relating the CV to the requirements of the position, and contact information of three referees. Official transcripts and letter of recommendation will be require from final candidates.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only online submissions will be considered. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Dorothea Esposito, Program Director for the Post BSN to FNP/DNP Hybrid program, Dr. Susan L. Davis, RN, & Richard Henley College of Nursing, Sacred Heart University. 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825; espositod2682@sacredheart.edu
