FNP Clinical Director

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

This faculty appointment is an 11-month, 1.0  FTE position within the School of Health and Department of Nursing, with a salary range of $83,000–$92,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The role includes administrative leadership as Clinical Director, teaching responsibilities across the Family Nurse Practitioner curriculum, academic advising, student mentorship, and service to the department and university. This position allows for up to two days per week of clinical practice, provided all faculty and Clinical Director responsibilities are fully maintained.

The Clinical Director leads the coordination, development, and oversight of clinical training experiences within the DNP-FNP program, ensuring high-quality supervised clinical practice experiences that meet accreditation standards and support student success across all required rotations.

Working closely with the FNP Program Director, the Clinical Director serves as a strategic partner in program leadership, supporting student progression, clinical placement planning, site development, preceptor engagement, remediation, curriculum alignment, accreditation compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

This role also collaborates with centralized support staff across the School of Health and Department of Nursing to manage clinical placements, affiliation agreements, onboarding, credentialing, compliance tracking, scheduling, accreditation reporting, and student support through shared systems and electronic platforms.

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).

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach across the DNP-FNP course curriculum
• Partner with the FNP Program Director to lead clinical education, student evaluation, progression and remediation, accreditation compliance, and program quality
• Collaborate with School of Health and Nursing support staff to oversee supervised clinical practice experiences, including student placements, schedules, onboarding, affiliation agreements, compliance, and operational workflows
• Develop and maintain clinical partnerships with healthcare systems, community clinics, and preceptors
• Monitor clinical sites, preceptor qualifications, and student learning experiences to ensure quality and compliance
• Collaborate with faculty to align curriculum, competencies, and experiential learning outcomes
• Serve as the primary liaison with external clinical partners and support broader School of Health interprofessional and placement initiatives
• Participate fully as a faculty member through advising, faculty meetings, curriculum review, accreditation reporting, assessment, program evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and shared governance
• Teach in 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).

All FNP faculty are afforded time for professional practice. This aligns with Augsburg’s commitment to integrating clinical practice and scholarship with teaching.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD or DNP) preferred
• Teaching experience in online, hybrid, and/or in-person modalities
• Graduate-level teaching experience
• Experience in clinical education, preceptor development, and/or coordination of student clinical placements
• Understanding of accreditation standards related to supervised clinical practice experiences
• Demonstrated commitment to healthcare for all with transcultural experience and leadership skills
• Five years of experience in the nursing profession
• Experience working within centralized clinical placement or academic operations models
• Experience with practicing in primary care, integrative care, or functional medicine

Priority will be given to candidates demonstrating strength in clinical education leadership, primary care, integrative and holistic health, transcultural nursing, and academic-practice partnership development.

The compensation range is $83,000-$92,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

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.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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 University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.