School of Nursing FNP Faculty

To be considered for this position, please submit the following documents: 

• Your cover letter that includes: 
  • How you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. 
  • How you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position. 
  • A general statement describing your teaching and research interests, and how they match with OHSU. 
• A statement that addresses your understanding, contributions, and aspirations regarding Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and how you would support OHSU’s diverse students and surrounding community populations. This statement should also address your perspective on learning about and building trauma-informed relationships with faculty, staff, and students. What would help you feel that you belong and are supported? 

OHSU has three missions: healing, teaching, and discovery. In the School of Nursing, these focus to optimize health, prepare nurse leaders, and transform health care. Infusing these is a fourth: to become a trauma-informed and truly anti-racist institution. The School of Nursing has made the same commitment. We, along with all of OHSU, are striving to become a place where every member can be safe, be at their best, and do their best work. With support from OHSU leadership and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and using a trauma-informed approach, we are transforming our culture, policies, admissions, hiring, and more. 

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach, and public service. 

Faculty ranks are as follows: 

• 12-month: 
  
  • Assistant Professor (DNP or equivalent): $124,637-$143,333
  • Associate Professor: $144,548-$166,230
  • Professor: $186,263-$214,202

Clinical Activities (not related to teaching or research):  This faculty’s clinical practice may be separate from the OHSU FTE or may be incorporated into the overall OHSU FTE; this is part of position negotiation. 

Scholarly Activities (research/writing, abstracts, grant supported work, presentations, etc.): As negotiated. 

Education Activities (include types of teaching and types of students taught):   Instruction and supervision in APRN and DNP Core courses. 

Service Activities: As negotiated  

Administrative Activities:  As negotiated, including securing clinical sites and qualified preceptors and overseeing student clinical placement as described below: 

1. Coordinate Clinical Program for the specialty in conjunction with PD and clinical faculty 
2. Coordinate program efforts to recruit and maintain agencies and preceptors. 
   1. Develop new clinical sites to meet both current and future needs 
   2. Communicate with faculty about concerns with preceptors/sites as identified in evaluations. 
   3. Review preceptor and site feedback annually to improve placement experiences 
3. Coordinate communication between preceptors and clinical faculty at start of student term.  
4. Supervise Site and preceptor coordination in collaboration with CPO 
   1. Ensure contract is in place before student starts practicum 
   2. Ensure regulations are followed regarding selection of sites and preceptors, and the evaluation process 
   3. Ensure preceptor information (CV, licensing/board info, certifications) is received and tracked 
   4. Maintain roster of sites, preceptors, contact information and any additional needs/requirements. 
5. Create draft of student placements each term and modify as needed to address educational concerns 
6. Ensure students are prepared for placements with contact information and other information requires or expected by agency identified by CPO 
   1. Meet with students quarterly to review clinical progress and practicum requests  
7. Review program Preceptor Manuals annually and recommend updates to PD (done at end of Spring term) 

Other Activities:  The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service. 

Education: (Degree dependent on academic program type and rank of position.) 

• Doctorate (PhD or DNP—earned or in-process) is required; current or previous clinical experience as an APRN is preferred. 

Registrations, Certifications and/or Licenses: (Current licensure & certifications could be required depending on position and academic program.)

• Oregon RN license is required.  

Experience: (Experience dependent on academic program type and rank of position.)   

• At least two years of clinical experience required; teaching experience at graduate level or higher preferred. 

Benefits 

As one of Portland’s largest and premier employers, OHSU is committed to providing comprehensive, affordable, and customizable benefits for our employees. OHSU’s medical plans offer comprehensive coverage with access to the best physicians and hospitals, including the award-winning care we provide at OHSU. Most full-time employees do not pay any amount for employee-only coverage for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our total rewards package includes 26 days of PTO*, 9 paid holidays*, employee discount programs, and options for tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and retirement plans in addition to many other benefits. Most faculty positions are eligible for relocation assistance. 

*Prorated based on FTE. 

Creating an inclusive community doesn’t just happen, and cannot be achieved by a single department or individual. It is a transformation that occurs only when each of us embraces diversity and leads by example. Candidates that value OHSU’s commitment to building an anti-racist workplace are strongly encouraged to apply.  

We are seeking the best candidate for the position, and we understand that qualified candidates come from a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and pathways to competency. We encourage you to apply if you feel you can perform the essential responsibilities of the position even if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum qualifications described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.