National University

Part-time Faculty, Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Posted on

April 10, 2026

Job Type

Part-Time

Role Type

Primary Care

License

NP/APP

State License

Compact / Multi-State

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Company Description

National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our eight schools and two colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Job Description

Compensation Range: Hourly: $52.84 - $69.81 National University – San Diego, California Part-time Faculty: Master of Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Location: Remote California, Remote Texas The Department of Nursing, in the School of Health Professions at the National University invites applications for part-time faculty in Nursing with a specialization in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of or potential for excellence in teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. The successful candidate will have the potential for a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. This position primarily works closely with the Academic Program Director and other faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and success. This is an excellent opportunity for a Part-Time Faculty to join our highly engaged faculty in Nurse Practitioner program. As an integral and vital part of our teaching staff, the successful candidate will provide students with unique and valuable perspectives by helping them to develop critical thinking, communication, and therapeutic nursing skills within the framework of transcultural nursing. Note: We are looking for Part-Time Assistant Professors that can teach 12-week courses online or 16 week courses when NU moves to the semester system.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Doctor of Nurse Practitioner with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialization. At least two years of continuous clinical practice in the NP role and currently working at least part-time in the NP role. Active, current, and unencumbered FNP state license in either Texas or California. (Note: Once hired, Faculty are required to have both RN and FNP licenses in both California and Texas. The department will pay for new faculty to obtain their license in either California or Texas if the applicant doesn’t already have both state licenses. Minimum of two 2 years’ current experience in an FNP role, including diagnosing and treating patients in a clinic setting. Preferred Qualifications: Doctor of Nurse Practitioner with a Family Nurse Practitioner specialization. National board certification - FNP specific. Online higher education experience is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining courses. Experience with the following course topics is preferred: QI & Project Management, EBP for Advanced NSG Practice, Advanced Pharmacology I, Advanced Pharmacology II, FNP: Women’s Health/Pediatrics, Women’s health/Pediatric Practicum, and FNP Capstone.

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Responsibilities

Efficiently deliver didactic and/or clinical instruction online to students. Plan and deliver an effective “classroom” experience through Zoom, that promotes learning of course/program learning objectives and prepares the student to be a competent, beginning Nurse Practitioner. Effectively engage students, utilizing a variety of teaching methods. Evaluate students in classroom and clinical settings utilizing effective educational methods and tools. Grading assignments and responding to student inquiries within 48 hours of assignment submission. Responding to students' inquiries via email within 24 hours of receipt of the email, thus providing timely feedback to students' questions and concerns. Communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty, both verbally and through written communication. Focus on student-centered learning in all aspects of the curriculum.

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