"Adjunct Instructor for Doctoral Programs, College of Nursing (PT) Tucson, AZ"

Adjunct Instructor for Doctoral Programs, College of Nursing (PT) Tucson, AZ

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Nursing

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

Posting Number: req23521

Department: College of Nursing

Location: Main Campus

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

Position Highlights

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? The University of Arizona, College of Nursing is actively seeking talented adjunct instructors for our cutting-edge Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, including our dynamic online course offerings and clinical rotations.

As an instructor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing education.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the DNP Program Director, Specialty Coordinator, and Lead Faculty to deliver exceptional instruction and provide valuable mentorship to our students. With a commitment to excellence, we strive to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment that prepares our students for success.

Our advanced practice specialties include Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), Family NP, Pediatric NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Nurse-Midwife, and Nurse Anesthetist, as well as non-clinical specialties such as Executive Health Systems Leadership. We are able to offer varied FTE depending on the needs of the specific program and the incumbent.

We take immense pride in our College of Nursing, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, which ranks among the top 20 of DNP programs in the United States.

Your teaching load may make you eligible for benefits if you work a .50 FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. As courses and loads are determined, we will notify employees should they gain benefits eligibility status.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in clinical theory and/or practical courses and clinical rotations related to assigned specialty program.
• Create a learning environment that facilitates student learning and achievement of expected program outcomes.
• Assess and evaluate student learning in the learning environment.
• Pursue continuous quality improvements in course.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with other faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
• Maintain compliance with required agency and college policies.
• Maintain clinical practice proficiency by engaging in practice, either directly or indirectly.
• Engage with faculty, the administrative leadership team, and students in furthering the mission and goals of the College of Nursing.
• Provide evidence of an Arizona RN license prior to first day of employment with the College of Nursing.
• Provide evidence of an APRN license prior to first day of employment with the College of Nursing.
• Two (2) years of APRN certification and experience.
• One year teaching experience (can include precepting in a clinical environment).
• Maintain own license, immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status
• There may be additional duties assigned as it relates to this position

Minimum Qualifications

• Provide evidence of an Arizona RN license prior to first day of employment with the College of Nursing.
• Provide evidence of an APRN license prior to first day of employment with the College of Nursing.
• Two (2) years of APRN certification and experience.
• One year teaching experience (can include precepting in a clinical environment).
• Maintain own license, immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching various learner populations.
• Recent direct or indirect advanced nursing practice experience.
• Experience with collaborative/active learning techniques. Experience with on-line teaching methodologies.
• Previous experience teaching in an advanced practice nursing program.
• Advanced practice in primary or acute care clinical populations.
• Experience with online teaching methodologies.
• Record of professional service and scholarly activities.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: To be Determined

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 8-30

Job FTE: .20-.75

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: To be Determined

Rate of Pay: To be Determined

Compensation Type: Per Course

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

Number of Vacancies: 6