Job Details
Adjunct Faculty-Division of Health Systems and Science Across
the Lifespan
Details
Adjunct Faculty Position
Division of Health Systems and Science Across the
Lifespan
Rank Dependent on Qualifications
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health
Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people
through patient care, research and education. Success in this
mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence,
leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty
and staff who are committed to the values of compassion,
collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and
trust that are integral to our mission.
Adjunct faculty are contracted to teach generalist and specialist
content throughout College of Nursing programs (pre-licensure,
RN-BS, MSN, DNP, PhD) and Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program
(GIP) on a semester-by-semester basis.
Qualifications: All adjunct faculty must hold a
Master's degree or higher and, depending on the assigned teaching
role and program, hold an active license to practice nursing (e.g.,
RN, APRN) in the State of Utah. Decisions about whether adjunct
faculty are educationally and experientially prepared for an
assigned teaching role are made on a case-by-case basis.
Responsibilities: The major function of adjunct
faculty in the College of Nursing is student learning activities
and evaluation, both individually and as a co-instructor. Essential
responsibilities and duties are dictated by the nature and
requirements of individual courses that may include, but are not
limited to:
- Coordinating teaching and learning activities.
- Communicating student issues and/or concerns with directors and
other member of
College of Nursing leadership.
- Attending course-related faculty meetings.
- Providing input into course objectives, including updates,
revisions and/or deletions.
- When applicable, maintaining optimal relationships with assigned
clinical agencies.
- Following course syllabi and determining student learning
objectives.
- Counseling students and maintaining accurate records.
- Serving as a role model for students.
- Evaluating student performance.
The College of Nursing: The CON is an integral
part of University of Utah Health. We are committed to working
together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually
improving individual and community health and quality of life. We
strive for excellence in
education, research, and clinical care, each mission being vital to
one another and to our overall success. Integrity, independent
inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for
faculty and students. Please visit our website for more information
about the College of Nursing.
The University of Utah: The University of Utah is
a Big-12 institution located in Salt Lake City nestled in the
foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Please click the hyperlinks to
learn more about the University of Utah, Faculty Careers at the
University of Utah, and Living in Utah.
Application and Inquiries: Interested candidate
should apply online at:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187520.
The application requires:
1) curriculum vitae,
2) cover letter, and
3) two
letters of recommendation from individuals
external to the
University of Utah and U of U Health.
Please note that letters must be signed, dated and on letterhead.
The cover letter should
address the candidate's commitment to clinical excellence,
mentoring, and acceptance.
For additional information, please contact Cami Zollinger, Faculty
Affairs Manager at
cami.zollinger@nurs.utah.edu,
or Dr. Lauri Linder, Chair, Division of Health Systems and Science
Across the Lifespan at
lauri.linder@nurs.utah.edu.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused
center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and
respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to
fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration,
innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and
trust that is integral to our mission.
Department: 00988 - HSSAL DIVISION
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03888F
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199456