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Part-time Instructor (Pool) - MSN Clinical

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

- The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. 
 
- Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV. 
 
- If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Letter of Reference" tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. 
 
- If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the "Optional Documents" section under the "Unofficial Transcript" tab before finalizing and submitting your application. 
 
- You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. 
 
Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. 
 
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu 
 
Applications taken ONLINE ONLY at http://www.apsu.edu/human-resources 
 
IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number 2012582Faculty
Working Title Part-time Instructor (Pool) - MSN Clinical
Pay Rate Salary is determined by the department and based on course load.
Regular/Temporary Temporary
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment Temporary
Contract Period 9 month
Employment Category
Adjunct Position? Yes
Position Summary Information

Position Summary
The Austin Peay State University School of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program is seeking qualified part-time Instructors to teach various Master’s level FNP clinical courses. MSN clinical courses are managed via online learning management systems and electronic, web-based clinical software. Each course in the curriculum has been developed and approved by the MSN curriculum committee. Availability of teaching assignments vary based on each semester’s enrollment.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- MSN clinical Instructors are required to engage with students and preceptors throughout the semester; 
- Supervise the students’ clinical preceptorship experiences to ensure clinical outcomes and competencies are achieved; 
- Manage student progress; 
- Grade course assignments in timely manner; and 
- Actively engage with students online or by other methods.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Physical Requirements
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Master in the science of nursing (MSN); 
- Licensure as an APRN and RN in Tennessee or compact state; 
- Current Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC or AANP); 
- Current active practice as FNP with 3 years of experience; 
- A background search will be required of the successful applicant.
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 02/16/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
- The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. 
 
- Each applicant must include the names and contact information for three references, one of which must be from your most recent or current employer, with your application materials. Many people add this to the end of the CV. 
 
- If you would like to additionally attach Letters of Recommendation to your online application, letters must be dated one year or less from the date of your application. You may attach your letters of recommendation in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Letter of Reference” tab. Letters of recommendation may be sent by email to “facultyapplications@apsu.edu” or hard copy to “Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Dept., PO Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044” with your name and desired position clearly indicated after your online application is completed. 
 
- If granted an interview, unofficial transcripts will be required of applicants and official transcripts will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. It is highly recommended that you attach unofficial transcripts in PDF format to your online application in the “Optional Documents” section under the “Unofficial Transcript” tab before finalizing and submitting your application. 
 
- You will not be able to attach your letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts or any other supplemental document(s) nor modify your application after it has been submitted. 
 
Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. 
 
Please refer all questions to facultyapplications@apsu.edu 
 
Applications taken ONLINE ONLY at http://www.apsu.edu/human-resources 
 
IT IS A CLASS A MISDEMEANOR TO MISREPRESENT ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Master in the Science of Nursing (MSN)?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  2. * Do you have licensure as an APRN and RN in Tennessee or compact state?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  3. * Do you have current Family Nurse Practitioner Certification (ANCC or AANP)?
    • Yes.
    • No.
  4. * Do you have a current active practice as FNP with at least 3 years of experience?
    • Yes.
    • No.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Unofficial Transcript
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Recommendation 1
  2. Letter of Recommendation 2
  3. Letter of Recommendation 3
  4. Teaching Philosophy
  5. Other Document