PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER FACULTY

Requisition # 76086

Position Basics

Type of Position OTHER

Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled

Advertising Started on: Thursday, November 12th, 2026

College: College of Nursing

Department: Nursing

Salary

Salary: Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status: Negotiable

Position Description: Position Type: Negotiable, Other

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Percent of Effort: 50-100%

Rank and responsibilities: Will be aligned with each candidate’s educational background and clinical expertise.

Location

Position required to be performed in-person at the College of Nursing on the University of Iowa Campus

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Faculty (Open Rank/Track with Practice)

The University of Iowa College of Nursing seeks applications for a faculty position (open rank and track) with expertise in pediatric primary care advanced practice nursing. An academic-year (9-month) or fiscal-year (12-month) appointment is negotiable, with effort and rank commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Opportunities for clinical practice engagement may be available and supported as part of the appointment.

Position Overview

Faculty in this role will contribute to the College’s teaching, clinical practice, service, and professional productivity missions. The successful candidate will participate in a collaborative, interdisciplinary academic environment, preparing undergraduate and graduate students for leadership in complex healthcare systems and advancing innovations in patient care and education.

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach primarily in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program through classroom, clinical, simulation, and/or laboratory instruction. Teaching responsibilities may also include MSN and BSN nursing students based on departmental needs and faculty expertise.
• Integrate active learning strategies and evidence-based teaching approaches
• Promote development of critical thinking, clinical judgment, decision-making, and professional values
• Supervise and mentor students in clinical and academic settings
• Contribute to curriculum development and program evaluation

Practice & Clinical Engagement

• Maintain current clinical practice expertise aligned with pediatric primary care
• Support integration of clinical expertise into teaching and curriculum
• Contribute to strengthening academic–practice partnerships and community engagement initiatives

Service & Professional Contributions

• Participate in college, university, and professional service activities
• Contribute to programmatic initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Engage in professional productivity (e.g., scholarship, presentations, policy contributions), consistent with rank and track

About the College

The University of Iowa College of Nursing is a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and practice innovation. Faculty collaborate closely with University of Iowa Health Care and benefit from access to state-of-the-art clinical simulation environments and strong academic–practice partnerships.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, and provide a related release. Final candidates will be subject to criminal background and credential checks.

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage impacted individuals to explore alternative pathways for work authorization.

The Immigration Services office is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

Education Requirement:

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field (or terminal degree appropriate to track)
• Candidates with a terminal degree in another discipline may be considered if they also hold an MSN with a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner focus and meet all other position requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Eligibility for or current advanced practice board certification in pediatric primary care
• Demonstrated experience or strong potential in teaching graduate students
• Clinical expertise in pediatric advanced practice nursing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated by the ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors to provide excellent customer service and maintain working relationships.
• Eligibility and ability to obtain and maintain licensure as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner in the State of Iowa. Selected candidate must complete the State of Iowa Registered Nurse licensure process upon appointment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in curriculum design, simulation, or clinical education
• Dual board certification in pediatric primary and pediatric acute care
• Evidence of scholarship or professional productivity consistent with rank
• Previous experience in lab or simulation
• Active clinical practice role aligned with pediatric primary care nurse practitioner role

Online Application Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Name and Contact Information of References

Letter of Interest

Number of References: 3

To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information.

Contact Information

Contact: Daniel J Crawford - [email protected]

Cnur-Nursing

College of Nursing Building

50 Newton Road

237 CNB

Iowa City, IA 52242-1121

Department URL: https://nursing.uiowa.edu/

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

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