Clinical Assistant Professor/Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner The Conway School of Nursing (CSON) at The Catholic University of America (CUA) seeks to fill a full-time, benefits-eligible Clinical Assistant Professor/Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner position to begin August 2026. The CSON is distinguished for preparing expert clinicians, nurse scientists, and leaders. The CSON is CCNE accredited and has over 450 students enrolled in BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. Ranked in the top 8th percentile by U.S. News and World Report, the on-line DNP programs prepare acute and primary care pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs), family nurse practitioners (FNPs), adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioners (AGACNPs), and. Post-graduate APRN certificate program tracks are also available. The on-line DNP program, approved for post-masters and post-baccalaureate pathways, focuses on leadership in advanced nursing practice. The on-line PhD program prepares expert clinicians as nurse scientists. We seek candidates who understand, are enthusiastic about, and will make a significant contribution to the mission of the University, which reads as follows: As the national university of the Catholic Church in the United States, founded and sponsored by the bishops of the country with the approval of the Holy See, The Catholic University of America is committed to being a comprehensive Catholic and American institution of higher learning, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, The Catholic University of America seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research, all in service to the Church, the nation and the world. As a CUA faculty member, you will gain multiple benefits, including: 1. Eligibility for employee tuition assistance 2. Eligibility for tuition assistance for undergraduate degrees for children and spouses 3. Eligibility for tuition exchange for children who want to pursue an undergraduate degree at another university or college other than CUA 4. Participation in an exceptional retirement plan (TIAA) 5. One day per week for clinical practice. Faculty Responsibilities: 1. Teaches onsite and distance courses at the undergraduate and graduate level with primary responsibilities in the undergraduate program 2. Teaches students on campus in clinical laboratory and simulation settings 3. Develops written syllabus and all course materials; evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught, prepares and grades exams; and monitors students academic achievement 4. Utilizes course materials effectively, demonstrating thorough knowledge of content 5. Maintains academic standards and course expectations throughout each course 6. Maintains and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills required to remain current with new trends and developments in nursing 7. Follows best-practices for online education 8. Implements nontraditional and innovative methods of instruction to foster critical thinking 9. Uses effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills to teach in the curriculum 10. Participates in student advisement and academic counseling 11. For any student not performing successfully, provides feedback and develops and individualized remediation plan 12. Contributes to the ongoing development of the academic programs through course revisions and refinements and implementation of formative and summative evaluation processes 13. Participates in development, implementation, and evaluation of objectives and goals for the nurse practitioner programs 14. Participates in CSON and university committees and activities 15. Maintains active license as a nurse practitioner in Washington, DC Qualifications: 1. Earned doctoral degree (PhD or DNP), certification as a pediatric acute or dual pediatric acute/primary nurse practitioner plus 2 5 years experience working as a nurse practitioner 2. Eligible for a Washington D.C. advanced practice license 3. Nationally board certified as a nurse practitioner (family nurse practitioner certification preferred) 4. One to two years graduate teaching experience in a nurse practitioner program 5. Proficiency using online learning platforms, clinical coordination software, and learning management systems 6. Experience conducting screen-based and in-person (telehealth and on-campus) simulations for nurse practitioner students 7. Excellent communication and organizational skills 8. Able to work collaboratively and productively with colleagues Application requirements include: A curriculum vitae Two letters of recommendation A one-to-two page personal mission statement indicating how your teaching, service, and prior experience will make a distinctive contribution to our Universitys mission and the vision of Catholic education outlined in the Apostolic Constitution on Catholic Universities, Ex Corde Ecclesiae. Please forward all application documents to Dr. Marie Nolan, Dean of the School of Nursing, at nolanmt@cua.edu The Catholic University of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.