Part Time Dnp Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
December 31, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
237-YN_FACHOURLY - Adjunct Faculty Paid - Hourly
Business Title:
Clinical Faculty Evaluator | College of Nursing, WSU Tri Cities (Richland, WA)
Employee Type:
Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)
Position Term:
<4.5 Month
Position Details:
This recruitment will be used to establish a pool of applicants for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The pool is continuously accepting applications to be reviewed through December 31, 2026. Once all current vacancies are filled, applications will continue to be accepted, for future vacancies.
The Opportunity:
Washington State University Tri-Cities College of Nursing invites applications for caring, committed nurse practitioners to work as part-time/hourly Clinical Faculty Evaluators (CFEs) in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. This is an exceptional opportunity for a nurse practitioner who wants to make an impact working with DNP students. In this role, you will work with a small number of DNP students that are currently engaged in clinical activities. You will correspond collaboratively with the DNP student and their preceptor at their clinical agency throughout the semester, to ensure the student is meeting skills competencies related to expected student learning outcomes. Additionally, you will provide meaningful feedback to the students to aid in their professional development.
We are seeking candidates with clinical experience in any of the following nursing specialties:

• Adult-Geriatric Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

For up-to-date information on programs and courses offered at WSU, as well as on the Tri-Cities campus specifically, please see the WSU Catalog.
This is a non-tenure track position with the opportunity for a 4.5-month appointment, depending on availability and need, providing clinical instruction for traditional semester-long courses for 4.5 months (Fall and/or Spring Semesters). The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment beyond the semester assignment. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of the following departments within the College of Nursing, based on specialty and experience, unless a specific department preference is provided in the application materials. Please take a few moments to read more about each department:

• The Foundational Practice and Community Based Care Department
• The Advanced Practice and Community Based Care Department
• The Nursing Systems and Science Department

For up-to-date information on programs and courses offered at WSU, as well as on the Tri-Cities campus specifically, please see the WSU Catalog.
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
About College of Nursing - For more information about the great work we are doing and to find our mission and values, please visit our website linked above.
Area/College:
WSU Tri Cites, College of Nursing
Location: On site/in person in Richland, WA (Benton Franklin county region)
FTE: Variable
Appointment Term (fixed-term): 4.5 months
Continuous/Temporary: Temporary
Overtime: Overtime Eligible
Appointment Periods:
Fixed-term positions are expected to end on December 31, for Fall Semester, or May 15, for Spring Semester. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension.

• Fall Semester: August 16, through December 31

• Spring Semester: January 01, through May 15

Hourly Salary: $58.00/hour
Required Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in Nursing -OR- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree

• 2 years of experience as a nurse practitioner

• Licensure or eligible for license as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner in the State of Washington.

• Licensure or eligible for license as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.

• Willingness to travel to clinical sites within the Benton Franklin county region.

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an educator, preceptor, or clinical evaluator.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
Please note: Finalist(s) will be asked to provide official transcripts by the time of hire.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application. Reference contact information is collected as part of the online application process.
Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Time Type:
Part time
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