Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  To teach a variety of courses and serve as a faculty member in the Nursing Department at Dordt University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a range of courses in Dordt University’s BSN program based on expertise.
• Assist the nursing faculty in fulfilling the requirements for program accreditation and alignment with rules set by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Assist in developing and deepening relationships with a variety of clinical sites.
• Participate in facilitation of student learning in the nursing skills lab and simulation. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Engage in scholarship and in academic service within Dordt’s growing and highly collaborative community of faculty and students. This may include regularly involving students in research, leading discussion groups and book studies, or connecting the students and the institution with businesses, professional organizations, and other networks.
• Participate as a full team member in department and university tasks, including student recruiting and advising, mentoring students serving as teaching or research assistants, designing and managing laboratory spaces, curriculum development and program review, committee assignments, and accreditation processes. 
• Collaborate with Dordt University faculty and staff to promote student learning across curricular and co-curricular areas.
• Develop and implement a personal annual contribution and professional development plan consistent with university and departmental goals; use the plan as part of regular self-assessment.
• Participate in the Core program and campus life of Dordt University.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clear understanding of and personal commitment to a Reformational Christian perspective and the mission of Dordt University.
• Express an active Christian commitment, which shall include affiliation with a local, confessionally Reformed congregation that actively supports the mission of Dordt University. 
• Personal commitment to the curricular design set forth in The Task and Educational Framework of Dordt University.
• A Master’s degree is required, Doctoral degree preferred. 
• Current nursing licensure in accordance with the Iowa Board of Nursing, and current healthcare provider CPR certification. 
• Experience in teaching is preferred.
• Interpersonal, collaborative, and oral and written communication skills that indicate the ability to work effectively with students, faculty and staff, community members, and other professionals.
• Effective teamwork with department members, students, and staff. 
• Comply with the vaccination requirements of Dordt University's clinical partner sites, and provide official documentation of immunizations prior to employment start date
• Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy, which can be found on the Dordt University website. (Contact the Academic Affairs Office if you need additional information).

POSITION TYPE:  MSN-FNP Program Director (Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner) 

START DATE: Spring 2026 (preferred) or Summer 2026

PURPOSE OF POSITION:  To oversee MSN Family Nurse Practitioner program development, implementation, evaluation, and accreditation requirements; ensure effective instruction and use of resources; engage directly with students via teaching; facilitate and assess student preparation and success in certification examination. Dordt faculty advance the Christian mission of the university through contributions to Reformational teaching and scholarship, student recruitment and retention, campus and community service, and ongoing professional and program development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, sequencing, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the MSN–FNP curriculum to ensure alignment with state regulations, national accreditation standards, and evidence-based practice, including oversight of all accreditation documentation, systematic evaluation processes, and required records and compliances.

• Ensure high-quality clinical placements and experiential learning that support program outcomes and FNP practice standards, and oversee student–preceptor relationships to maintain program integrity.

• Build and sustain partnerships with healthcare organizations, community practitioners, and professional organizations to support clinical education, inform program development, and ensure strong preparation for advanced practice roles.

• Recruit, vet, and onboard nurse educators and adjunct faculty; provide mentorship, evaluation, and support to foster effective teaching and a healthy faculty culture.

• Advocate for and implement student support strategies that promote progression, retention, and successful certification and licensure at the advanced practice level, and collaborate with graduate admissions to support recruitment and program promotion.

• Teach MSN courses and participate in scholarly activities, including curriculum innovation, applied research, professional presentations, and contributions to nursing practice and nursing education.

• Engage in departmental, university, and community initiatives aligned with the institution’s mission.

• Manage the program budget and resource allocations; support grant-writing efforts as appropriate.

• Maintain required professional licenses, certifications, continuing education, and administrative approvals.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Clear understanding of and personal commitment to a Reformed Biblical perspective and the mission of Dordt University, and ability to articulate that perspective well in the context of the nurse practitioner program.

• Express an active Christian commitment, which shall include affiliation with a local, confessionally Reformed congregation that actively supports the mission of Dordt University. 

• Personal endorsement of  The Task and Educational Framework of Dordt University , , and commitment to the curricular design set forth in The Educational Framework.

• A doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or EdD in nursing from an accredited institution.

• Current, active, and unencumbered RN and APRN licenses in the state of Iowa, with national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

• A minimum of five years of clinical practice experience as a family nurse practitioner.

• Experience in nursing education, classroom teaching, or clinical precepting, is preferred.

• Demonstrated strength in decision-making, organization, strategic thinking, and curriculum implementation.

• Proven or promising excellence in teaching, including the ability to design curriculum, manage learning environments, and assess student learning effectively.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the interpersonal capacity to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, community partners, and other professionals in both in-person and online settings.

• Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its confessional standards (The Three Forms of Unity, comprised of the Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession, and Canons of Dordt), as well as the university’s sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy, which can be found on the Dordt University website. (Contact the Academic Affairs Office if you need additional information.)

Participating in the educational task of Dordt University is to be understood as a calling. When disciples of Christ hear and accept God’s call to participate in the task of Dordt University, they occupy a variety of offices. Participating in the work of development and sharing insight is not merely an occupation or a means to gain financial security or self-esteem, but a task to which God calls us. When this sense of office consciousness is lost, we lose the essential meaning of our work. Therefore, Dordt University seeks to develop and foster an atmosphere where all office-bearers can flourish in fulfilling the calling of their office (from the Educational Task of Dordt University found at: ).

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