Job Description - Lead the design, development, and approvals of the graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Track in collaboration with CentraCare. - Coordinate the implementation of the graduate program through St. Cloud State University’s curriculum process and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system that meet national standards. - Prepare documents and facilitate graduate nursing accreditation through the Minnesota Board of Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( CCNE ), and other approving bodies. - Teach didactic and clinical/laboratory courses on campus and/or online in the graduate Family Nurse Practitioner program and undergraduate program. - Perform periodic and ongoing program evaluation. - Actively market the program and recruit students. - Facilitate processes to prepare graduates for national credentialing and application to respective state boards of nursing for authority to practice. - Fulfill responsibilities of faculty membership within the department, school, and University. - Advise graduate students. - Engage in community and professional service associated within area of expertise. - Engage in extensive community and university collaboration to build an effective innovative program. Required Qualifications - Doctoral degree in Nursing ( DNP or PhD) from an accredited program - Leadership experience in the development of a Family Nurse Practice program of study - Demonstrated experience working with graduate students in a higher education setting - Demonstrated experience with scholarship and research - Evidence of active practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, faculty and community, including community agencies - Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with people from culturally diverse backgrounds Preferred Qualifications - Current National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner - Current or eligible for Minnesota licensure as a RN/ APRN that has never been encumbered - Demonstrated success in teaching in or development of a graduate nursing education program - Demonstrated experience with supervision of advanced practice nurses - Experience with applicable Nursing technology, online, informatics, and simulation - Demonstrated ability with team-teaching - Demonstrated continued education and professional development - Strong organization and communication skills Other Requirements Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following: - Cover Letter that addresses the qualifications and experiences described - Resume/Curriculum Vitae - Contact information for three (3) current, professional references, one of which must be a supervisor, including name, phone number, and email address - Copies of Transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate); if advanced to finalist, official transcripts will be required. - Copies of Professional Licenses Benefits Info GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE ! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.