Clinical Associate Professor/Director, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program (8328)

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• Clinical Associate Professor/Director, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program (8328)
• Meridian/Boise
• NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
• Priority Date: September 13, 2026

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls.

Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!

Job Description

The Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Faculty Member/Director will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a new WHNP Certificate program. This position is responsible for ensuring the program meets CCNE accreditation standards, aligns with NONPF competencies, and prepares graduates for NCC-WHNP national certification.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the WHNP curriculum, including courses, syllabi, learning outcomes, and clinical experiences focused on women’s health across the lifespan.
• Teach graduate nursing courses, chair DNP projects, and develop or lead in-person intensives as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, state regulatory requirements, and national certification expectations.
• Develop and maintain clinical partnerships, preceptor relationships, clinical evaluation processes, and appropriate student clinical experiences.
• Provide high-quality instruction and mentorship in online, hybrid, clinical, and in-person settings.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate adjunct clinical faculty.
• Collaborate with graduate nursing leadership on program operations, budget, and resource needs.
• Participate in service and scholarship consistent with University expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or other related field.
• Current, unencumbered U.S. RN and APRN licenses, with current Idaho RN and APRN licensure or eligibility for licensure in Idaho.
• Current national board certification as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) through the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
• At least two (2) years of clinical practice as a WHNP.
• Graduate-level teaching experience.
• Knowledge of APRN education standards, competencies, certification requirements, and nursing accreditation expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, clinical partners, and academic leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in graduate nursing curriculum development, revision, or evaluation.
• Experience developing or launching an APRN program, track, or certificate.
• Experience with CCNE accreditation and/or substantive change processes.
• Experience developing clinical education requirements, preceptor partnerships, and student evaluation processes.
• Experience teaching at the doctoral level and chairing or mentoring DNP projects.
• Experience with quality improvement/project design and basic statistical analysis.
• Record of scholarship and/or funded grants.
• Dual WHNP/FNP certification.

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. The successful candidate will be required to send a transcript of the highest nursing degree awarded.

This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before September 13, 2026. Salary will be between $80,000 and $86,000 per year, commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual.

All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

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• Posting Number: req2799
• Type: Working 9 months per year
• Position: Faculty Non-Tenure Track
• Division: Kasiska Division of Health Sciences

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