Faculty – Assistant or Associate Professor, Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Carlow University’s School of Nursing, Graduate Nursing Department seeks an experienced educator to assume the faculty role in the Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner Program . This is a full-time, tenure-track position (11 months) located on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Position to begin on August 15, 2025. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with educational preparation and experience. The faculty member will provide teaching in the Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program as well as shared MSN courses. Additional duties of service and scholarship are expected.

Required Experience:

• All candidates must have a doctorate (DNP, PhD, EdD, or another related degree), a master’s degree in nursing, and be eligible for Pennsylvania State Professional Nurse licensure as a certified registered nurse practitioner, hold prescriptive authority, and national certification as a Family Across the Lifespan Nurse Practitioner.
• Three years of teaching experience in an FNP program or related experience.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience in the FNP role.
• Evidence of current practice.
• Evidence of or potential for an active program of scholarship/research
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, and actively promotes diversity.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Academic leadership experience or the desire for mentorship in a leadership role.
• Shares a deep commitment to effective teaching, developing innovative courses, and mentoring students and faculty.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and actively promotes diversity.
• Evidence of professional service and engagement with professional organizations.
• Experience with national standards and accreditation requirements, including the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty’s (NONPF) Core Competencies (2022), the American Academy of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Carlow University is Devoted to.

… A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all A strong commitment to social justice Ethical forward-thinking leadership Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Wellness and Employee Assistance Program Complimentary use of Carlow’s fitness center and amenities Successful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlow’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow University’s Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service. Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world. Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University’s resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.