A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.
Flexible, Hybrid, with regular on-campus instruction & student engagement. Compensation will be based on teaching credit load, student internship supervision, and measurable contributions that enhance program visibility, brand awareness, and growth enrollment. Duties and Responsibilities Rivier seeks to hire Affiliated Faculty in the acute care gerontological nurse practitioner role to serve as externally engaged academic professionals who contribute to the intellectual vitality, market relevance, and sustainability of University academic programs. This role is designed for an accomplished working professional who will maintain active engagement in their relevant industry environment and leverage those relationships to support high-quality teaching, workforce-aligned education, and enrollment growth. This person will maintain an presence on campus and represent the University within their relevant industry. Qualifications The successful candidate will have earned a master's degree (doctoral degree preferred) and a demonstrated ability to communicate the value of Rivier's academic programs, teach on-campus courses over the course of an academic year, support students through advising and internships, and participate in several on-campus recruitment and enrollment related events. Supplemental Information Applicants should apply online and include a cover letter along with resume/CV at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rivieredu/jobs/5333347/affiliated-faculty-acute-care-gerontological-np All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above.
