DescriptionThe Stony Brook University School of Nursing invites applications for a 0.8-1.0 FTE academic year faculty appointment within our Graduate Program, with an additional opportunity to serve as Program Director of the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PACNP) program. This is an exceptional chance for an experienced Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to play a key role in educating the next generation of pediatric acute care providers while contributing to the continued development and growth of an established graduate program within a nationally recognized academic health center.
Program Director OpportunityThe selected candidate will serve as Program Director for the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PACNP) program, providing academic oversight for a program that prepares advanced practice nurses to deliver high-quality care to acutely ill and critically ill pediatric populations.
The Program Director reports to the Department Chair, with collaboration and consultation from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Dean.
In this role, the Program Director will:
- Provide leadership for the PACNP curriculum and program outcomes
- Guide program evaluation and continuous improvement aligned with professional standards and accreditation expectations
- Ensure program quality and compliance with the School of Nursing Evaluation Plan and program benchmarks
- Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and school leadership to support student success and program development
To support these responsibilities, dedicated workload support and an administrative stipend are provided for the duration of the Program Director appointment.
Faculty Role and ImpactAs a Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, or Clinical Associate Professor, the successful candidate will contribute to the educational, scholarly, clinical, and service missions of the School of Nursing. Our clinical faculty lead innovative, student-centered teaching and experiential learning that prepares graduates with the advanced clinical reasoning, leadership, and practice competencies needed to thrive in today's complex healthcare environment.
The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and curriculum development within the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program and related graduate courses. Faculty members are encouraged to bring creativity and innovation to their teaching and are supported in advancing the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, including the development, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative educational practices.
Faculty appointed at the Clinical Assistant and Clinical Associate Professor levels are also expected to contribute to the broader mission of a major research-intensive university through scholarship, practice, and professional service.
Opportunities to maintain clinical practice may be available, supporting continued engagement in pediatric acute care and enhancing the connection between clinical practice and teaching.
Mentorship and Academic CommunityThe successful candidate will mentor and inspire students as future nurse leaders while preparing them to deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, patient-centered care to individuals, families, and communities. Faculty are active members of a collegial academic community that values collaboration, mutual respect, and meaningful engagement across disciplines. The candidate will also help cultivate a supportive learning environment that welcomes varied perspectives and prepares graduates to provide high-quality care to diverse patient populations.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:- Valid Pediatric Acute-Care Nurse Practitioner NYS and National Certification (PACNP)
- Valid NY State Professional Nurse License
- Recent Nurse Practitioner Experience in Pediatric Acute Care
Preferred Qualifications:- Doctoral Degree (or foreign equivalent - Earned or In Progress)
- Experience Precepting Nurse Practitioner Students
- Upper Division Teaching Experience
- Leadership/Supervisory Experience
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Special Notes:Non-Tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. To qualify for a senior faculty appointment, the candidate must meet the criteria established by the School of Nursing (School of Nursing's Criteria for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure).
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Campus Description:Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center. Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center's outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research. Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine. We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives. We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
