FNP Faculty

About the role

Augsburg University’s CCNE-accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice – Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP) program is inviting applications for a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) faculty position (non-tenure track) to begin in Summer 2026.

This faculty appointment is an 11-month, 0.5 FTE position within the School of Health and Department of Nursing, with a salary range of $42,000-$46,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The role includes teaching responsibilities across the Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum, academic advising, student mentorship, and service to the department and university. This position allows flexibility to maintain clinical practice, provided all teaching and departmental responsibilities are fully maintained.

The DNP-FNP program prepares nurses for advanced nursing leadership and the clinical role of providing integrative primary care to individuals and families across cultures and care settings. The program emphasizes eliminating barriers to health through peaceful, just, and collaborative actions that uphold and improve human potential. Graduates are eligible to apply for certification as Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).

Faculty in this role are expected to actively contribute to the Department of Nursing and the broader School of Health through faculty meetings, shared governance, interprofessional education, and collaborative academic initiatives. Time for professional practice is supported as part of Augsburg’s commitment to integrating clinical practice and scholarship with teaching.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach across the DNP-FNP curriculum in hybrid learning formats
• Collaborate with faculty to align curriculum, competencies, and experiential learning outcomes
• Advise and mentor graduate nursing students as assigned
• Supervise scholarly work and DNP projects as assigned
• Participate in curriculum review, accreditation reporting, assessment, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement
• Contribute as an active faculty member through faculty meetings, shared governance, and departmental service
• Support broader School of Health initiatives, including interprofessional education and collaborative academic programming

Classes that are offered primarily during weekdays, with occasional evening responsibilities. Courses are delivered in a hybrid format, including online synchronous and asynchronous sessions, along with in-person on-campus meetings (typically 4–6 times per semester).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing required (Intent to complete doctoral degree within 5 year of hire)
• Current, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) in the State of Minnesota, or eligibility for RN and APRN licensure in Minnesota
• Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner with primary care focus (AGNP)

• Ability to maintain active clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience precepting students
• Experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner
• Experience working collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams

Doctoral degree (PhD or DNP) preferred

• Teaching experience in online, hybrid, and/or in-person modalities
• Graduate-level teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to healthcare for all with transcultural experience and leadership skills
• Five years of experience in the nursing profession
• Experience with practicing in primary care, integrative care, or functional medicine
• Priority will be given to candidates demonstrating strength in primary care, integrative and holistic health, transcultural nursing, and academic-practice partnership development.

Pay and benefits

The compensation range is $42,000-$46,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. Medical plans include Kavira direct care, which provides free or low-cost virtual and in-home primary care appointments and labs
• A generous 403(b) retirement program with an employer contribution of up to 8% upon eligibility
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
• Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Paid parental leave

Application Instructions and Requirements

Initial review of application materials will begin on May 11, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

To apply for this position, please upload the following documents

Cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and your philosophy of clinical education and partnership development

Curriculum Vitae

Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted initially; official transcripts required upon hire)

As part of the online application process, you will be asked to provide the name, email address, and nature of your professional relationship for two professional references. Letters of recommendation from these references will be requested later in the process if candidates advance. Augsburg will notify candidates prior to contacting your references.

Official transcripts are required at time of hire.

• Successful candidates will have demonstrated abilities working in an academic community committed to intentional diversity.
• Candidates are thus encouraged to highlight skills and experiences that demonstrate these competencies.
• Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

Augsburg's Statement of Commitment on Equity

We believe that education is the key to healthy, meaningful and productive lives for individuals, as well as to the vibrancy of our democracy. Augsburg University is dedicated to achieving an educational experience free from the barriers of poverty, racism, and discrimination so that students can fully realize their unique gifts. Recognizing that higher education's democratic promise is compromised by systemic and systematic barriers to college access and completion, Augsburg is called to stand for equity in everything we do to fulfill our academic mission, serve our students and engage our fellow citizens.