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Family Nurse Practitioner Nursing Faculty - Full Time - Non-Tenure Stream

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

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Job Description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, non-tenure stream, Family Nurse Practitioner faculty position in the Department of Health Promotion and Development.

This Appointment-Stream position will be a full-time faculty member in the Health Promotion and Development department in the School of Nursing, who will be responsible for teaching, clinical instruction, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities will include teaching and mentoring students in both the classroom and clinical setting, contributing to course development and delivery, and supporting student learning, professional development, and readiness for practice.

Expectations also include active and sustained engagement in scholarship, clinical innovation, and dissemination through publications and presentations.

The faculty member will also participate in service activities that support the School, University, profession, and community, contributing to committees, professional organizations, clinical partnerships, and community-based initiatives in alignment with the mission of the institution.

Other duties may be assigned based on department needs. Faculty members receive dedicated time and resources to ensure they can successfully conduct their program of research, disseminate their research, and develop professionally. Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks.

Qualifications for these non-tenure stream faculty positions include a doctorate in nursing and eligibility for RN licensure in Pennsylvania.

Salary and Academic Rank Are Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience.

Faculty Requirements in the Appointment Stream (Non-Tenure Stream):

  • Assistant Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Demonstrated expertise in the indicated area of family nurse practitioner nursing; C) Certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to sit for a board exam; D) Evidence of or potential for a sustained and impactful program of scholarship. E) Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice.
  • Associate Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Demonstrated expertise in the indicated area of family nurse practitioner nursing; C) Certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to sit for a board exam; D) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is nationally recognized. E) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice. F) Evidence of or potential for leadership in the field.
  • Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the area of scholarship within the School of Nursing is required. B) Demonstrated expertise in the indicated area of family nurse practitioner nursing; C) Certification as an Family Nurse Practitioner or eligibility to sit for a board exam; D) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of scholarship that is internationally recognized. E) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values evidence-based practice. F) Evidence of leadership in the field.

About the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

Since its founding in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing has provided faculty and students with the resources and support to generate new healthcare knowledge and the educational foundation to conduct evidence-based practice, engage in scholarly activities, and translate knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world.

As one of the nation's elite schools of nursing, Pitt Nursing receives millions of dollars in NIH grant funding each year, and U.S. News & World Report highly ranks multiple academic programs. A complete list of rankings for the School of Nursing can be found at: nursing.pitt.edu.

About the University of Pittsburgh

Named a "New Ivy" by Forbes, the University of Pittsburgh is internationally recognized as a center of learning, innovation, and research. Pitt shares a campus with the world-class healthcare enterprise, UPMC. Collaboration between Pitt and UPMC results in an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting-edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes.

Apply Now

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at join.pitt.edu and search for requisition number: 26006518. For more information on the School of Nursing, visit nursing.pitt.edu.

As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.

Reasons to Work at Pitt

The University offers exceptional benefits that include education benefits, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement plan. There are also generous tuition and educational benefits. Information about these and other benefits can be found on the University's HR website: Benefits | Human Resources | University of Pittsburgh

Key Responsibilities

The faculty member will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students in classroom and clinical settings while contributing to course development. They are also expected to engage in sustained scholarship, clinical innovation, and service activities that support the school and community.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a doctorate in nursing and be eligible for RN licensure in Pennsylvania. Candidates must also possess expertise in family nurse practitioner nursing and hold or be eligible for relevant board certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing educationResearch dissemination

Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 66% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Family Medicine market look like in Pennsylvania?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $137k (middle half $130k–$137k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Pennsylvania100 active2,649 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 66% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 33 employers
15
<$140k
9
$140k-160k
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$160k-180k
2
$180k-200k
2
$208k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,602 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.