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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Advanced Practice Nurse Family Nurse Practitioner
Department: NURSING DEPT
Position Number: F0437A
Job Description
The Ellmer School of Nursing at Old Dominion University invites qualified advanced practice registered nurses with certification as a family nurse practitioner to apply for a full-time, 12-month, open rank faculty position in our graduate nursing program to start June 10, 2026. We are building a diverse faculty and searching for a faculty member who will share and contribute to our mission to transform healthcare by:
- Preparing exceptional nurses.
- Extending nursing science.
- Partnering with our global community.
Faculty responsibilities will include didactic and clinical instruction in our advanced practice graduate nursing programs and mentor graduate nursing students. Courses are offered year-round. Participation in scholarship will round out the faculty member’s workload.
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
- Earned DNP, PhD, or other terminal degree.
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Eligible for licensure in state of Virginia.
- Two years of clinical experience as an FNP.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Recent clinical experience as Family Nurse Practitioner
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in graduate nursing program.
- Familiarity with online/web-enhanced teaching strategies.
- Completion of didactic coursework or certification in nursing education is a plus.
Conditions of Employment
12-month faculty position with year-round teaching
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Open Date: 03/16/2026
Application Review Date: 03/30/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25725 and attach:
- A Cover Letter/Letter of application detailing their teaching philosophy, plans for growth of program to meet workforce needs, and research interests.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A one-page Diversity Statement explaining your experiences and commitments to diversity, including details about your values related to diversity, your experiences working with diverse populations, and your future plans to promote inclusivity.
- Unofficial graduate transcripts.
- Contact information for 3 academic and professional references. The application site will request letters of recommendation from these individuals when your application is submitted.
Applications reviews will begin March 30, 2026. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Telework Friendly: No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
Old Dominion University is a public institution located in Norfolk, which is one of 16 cities that make up Hampton Roads, Virginia. It is classified as a Carnegie Research Institution with “high” research activity and has a strategic plan to increase commitment to research and community engagement. The 180-acre main campus serves a diverse student population of approximately 22,000, and is near museums, sporting and entertainment venues, historical attractions, as well as the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Washington, DC and the beaches of the North Carolina Outer Banks are relatively short drives from Norfolk.
About the Department
The Ellmer School of Nursing, located at the Higher Education Center in Virginia Beach, VA has an average enrollment of nearly 700 students including 18% African American, 9% Asian, 2% Latino and 8% males. The undergraduate nursing program has a pre-licensure track and a distance post-licensure program with a total enrollment of 350 students annually. NCLEX-RN® pass rates are consistently 90% or higher. The graduate nursing program consists of 8 MSN concentrations and 3 DNP concentrations, and certification pass rates for advanced practice graduates are on average around 90%, ranking ODU as one of the best schools in Virginia. Further information about the Ellmer School of Nursing is available online at http://hs.odu.edu/nursing.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
- Higheredjobs.com
- DiverseJobs.com
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Jobs.Virginia.gov
- Old Dominion University website
- Virginia Pilot (website or print)
- Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
- Academic Keys
- Other
-
If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question) -
- Are you currently employed by, or have previously been employed by, Old Dominion University or Eastern Virginia Medical Center?
- Yes
- No
- If yes, provide dates of employment.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for Professional References
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Statement of Research Interests
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 3
- Diversity/Inclusion Statement
Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse Family Nurse Practitioner
Department: NURSING DEPT
Position Number: F0437A
Job Description
The Ellmer School of Nursing at Old Dominion University invites qualified advanced practice registered nurses with certification as a family nurse practitioner to apply for a full-time, 12-month, open rank faculty position in our graduate nursing program to start June 10, 2026. We are building a diverse faculty and searching for a faculty member who will share and contribute to our mission to transform healthcare by:
- Preparing exceptional nurses.
- Extending nursing science.
- Partnering with our global community.
Faculty responsibilities will include didactic and clinical instruction in our advanced practice graduate nursing programs and mentor graduate nursing students. Courses are offered year-round. Participation in scholarship will round out the faculty member’s workload.
Position Type: FullTime
Type of Recruitment: General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
- Earned DNP, PhD, or other terminal degree.
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
- Eligible for licensure in state of Virginia.
- Two years of clinical experience as an FNP.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Recent clinical experience as Family Nurse Practitioner
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching in graduate nursing program.
- Familiarity with online/web-enhanced teaching strategies.
- Completion of didactic coursework or certification in nursing education is a plus.
Conditions of Employment
12-month faculty position with year-round teaching
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Open Date: 03/16/2026
Application Review Date: 03/30/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25725 and attach:
- A Cover Letter/Letter of application detailing their teaching philosophy, plans for growth of program to meet workforce needs, and research interests.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A one-page Diversity Statement explaining your experiences and commitments to diversity, including details about your values related to diversity, your experiences working with diverse populations, and your future plans to promote inclusivity.
- Unofficial graduate transcripts.
- Contact information for 3 academic and professional references. The application site will request letters of recommendation from these individuals when your application is submitted.
Applications reviews will begin March 30, 2026. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Telework Friendly: No
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
Old Dominion University is a public institution located in Norfolk, which is one of 16 cities that make up Hampton Roads, Virginia. It is classified as a Carnegie Research Institution with “high” research activity and has a strategic plan to increase commitment to research and community engagement. The 180-acre main campus serves a diverse student population of approximately 22,000, and is near museums, sporting and entertainment venues, historical attractions, as well as the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Washington, DC and the beaches of the North Carolina Outer Banks are relatively short drives from Norfolk.
About the Department
The Ellmer School of Nursing, located at the Higher Education Center in Virginia Beach, VA has an average enrollment of nearly 700 students including 18% African American, 9% Asian, 2% Latino and 8% males. The undergraduate nursing program has a pre-licensure track and a distance post-licensure program with a total enrollment of 350 students annually. NCLEX-RN® pass rates are consistently 90% or higher. The graduate nursing program consists of 8 MSN concentrations and 3 DNP concentrations, and certification pass rates for advanced practice graduates are on average around 90%, ranking ODU as one of the best schools in Virginia. Further information about the Ellmer School of Nursing is available online at http://hs.odu.edu/nursing.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)
- Higheredjobs.com
- DiverseJobs.com
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Jobs.Virginia.gov
- Old Dominion University website
- Virginia Pilot (website or print)
- Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)
- Academic Keys
- Other
-
If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question) -
- Are you currently employed by, or have previously been employed by, Old Dominion University or Eastern Virginia Medical Center?
- Yes
- No
- If yes, provide dates of employment.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for Professional References
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Statement of Research Interests
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
- Recommendation/Reference Letter 3
- Diversity/Inclusion Statement
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Target federally qualified health centers
FQHCs and rural health clinics face chronic staffing shortages and are among the most consistent sponsors for NP roles. They often have immigration counsel on retainer and are experienced with H-1B visa petitions for clinical staff.
Obtain state licensure before your OPT start date
NP licensure applications take 8 to 16 weeks in most states. File immediately after graduation so your license is active when OPT begins. Working without a valid license invalidates your employment authorization regardless of visa status.
Clarify collaborative practice requirements upfront
Some states require a physician collaboration agreement for NPs. Confirm whether your prospective employer already has this infrastructure. Practices without it may create legal barriers that delay your start date and compress your OPT window.
Apply early to account for credentialing timelines
Hospital-affiliated family practice settings require credentialing that takes 60 to 90 days after hire. Factor this into your OPT start date. Starting the job search four to five months before OPT begins gives you a realistic runway.
Ask about H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship
Universities, nonprofit hospitals, and research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Family practice NPs employed by qualifying academic medical centers can file H-1B petitions year-round with no selection risk.
Document your clinical hours and patient volume
Sponsoring employers and immigration attorneys will need evidence of your clinical competency. Maintaining detailed records of patient encounters, procedures, and specialty experience strengthens both your H-1B petition and future credentialing applications.
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner on OPT?
Yes, if you graduated from a qualifying nursing or health sciences program and your OPT is authorized for the NP field. Your employment must directly relate to your degree. You also need active NP licensure in the state where you'll practice before you can legally begin seeing patients, so plan for licensing lead time.
Does the STEM OPT extension apply to Family Practice NP roles?
No. STEM OPT extension only applies to graduates of STEM-designated programs. Most nursing and nurse practitioner programs are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, so NPs are limited to the standard 12-month OPT period. Securing H-1B sponsorship before that window closes is critical. Start your job search early and prioritize employers with sponsorship experience.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for NPs?
Federally qualified health centers, large health systems, academic medical centers, and rural health clinics are the most reliable sponsors. These organizations deal with persistent NP shortages, have immigration infrastructure in place, and in some cases qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. You can browse OPT-friendly Family Practice NP openings on Migrate Mate, where listings are filtered for visa sponsorship.
How does state NP licensure affect my OPT employment authorization?
OPT authorizes you to work, but NP licensure authorizes you to practice clinically. Both are required simultaneously. If your license application is delayed, you cannot see patients even if your OPT is active. Some states allow a temporary practice permit while the full license processes, but coverage varies. Confirm your state's bridging options with your employer before your start date.
What should I include in my OPT job application for NP roles?
Include your F-1 visa status, OPT authorization dates, and EAD card details in your application or when asked about work authorization. Employers need to verify you can work the full length of an assignment before your OPT expires. Highlight clinical hours, patient volume, any prescriptive authority, and your willingness to pursue H-1B sponsorship to address common concerns about hiring international candidates.