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Posting Number: req24762

Department: College of Nursing

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1305 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

Join our nationally ranked, CCNE-accredited pre-licensure nursing program as an Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor (FT) and help shape the future of nursing education. We're seeking passionate educators for our MEPN program who are committed to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Flexible FTE options available.
• Supportive, dynamic academic environment.
• Outstanding U ofA benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reduction, and more.

Make a meaningful impact in nursing education-apply today and become part of a team driving excellence in healthcare.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach and guide students in theoretical and clinical practice courses within assigned program.
• Mentor students to support their academic success and professional growth.
• Create and maintain a positive, nursing values-driven learning environment.
• Evaluate student performance and contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
• Engage in program planning and assessment through faculty governance and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to strengthen academic-practice relationships.
• Ensure compliance with program, college, and clinical site policies.

Personal Scholarship:

• Maintain clinical proficiency through direct or indirect practice.
• Develop academic excellence through practice-relevant inquiry and knowledge dissemination via publications and presentations.
• Contribute to grant efforts supporting student education and training.

Service:

• Engage with faculty, the administrative leadership team, and students in furthering the mission and goals of the College of Nursing.
• Participate in special projects and faculty governance activities, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Rank to be determined by the college's Faculty Appointment Promotion & Tenure (FAPT) Committee. All ranks:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as RN providing direct patient care.
• Evidence of teaching and clinical practice or systems leadership experience, through certification, or equivalent preparation.
• Provide evidence/receipt of an active Arizona RN License prior to first day of employment with College of Nursing.
• Maintain own license, immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card from AZDPS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching obstetric nursing in an entry-to-practice nursing program.
• Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
• Skilled in nursing simulation and diverse student instruction.
  Proficient in curriculum design, program evaluation, and active learning methods.
• Certified by a nationally recognized credentialing agency.
  Experienced with online teaching methodologies.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 24

Job FTE: 0.60

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Lauren Acosta | heller@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit all requested materials and complete the application in its entirety

• CV/Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Proof of RN license
• Cover Letter

In your Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and/or experience with obstetric nursing.

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