"Assistant Clinical Professor"

Job Details

Assistant Clinical Professor

Northern Arizona University

Special Information

• This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.
• Some travel is required along with some evenings and weekend availability.
• This position is a 9-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment, based in Yuma, Arizona.

About the Department/College

Aligned with NAU's mission to develop solutions to challenges and drive innovation in a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment, the College of Nursing seeks to build on our longstanding strengths in preparing skilled, resilient, and culturally responsive nurses for the modern nursing profession. The Northern Arizona University College of Nursing continues to build a world-class team of curious, creative, scholarly, and responsive faculty to positively impact the nursing profession in Arizona and beyond. Nursing offers the undergraduate program at locations around the state of Arizona including Flagstaff, Phoenix (North Valley), Tucson, and Yuma. Some degree programs are also offered online. The College of Nursing is growing in order to meet the demand for nurses around the state, especially in rural and underserved areas.

About the Position

The Northern Arizona University College of Nursing is seeking nurse educators who can contribute to academic excellence, an inclusive learning community, and fostering persistence, completion, and postgraduate success for all students. We are hiring faculty who are committed to addressing inclusive excellence in nursing education and the nursing profession. The College of Nursing invites applications for a 9-month non-tenure track faculty position.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a non-tenure track Assistant Clinical Professor. The College of Nursing seeks creative, engaging, innovative faculty with expertise in the areas of Adult Health/Medical Surgical, Mental Health, or Pediatrics theory and clinical courses for an undergraduate pre-licensure program. Successful candidates will meet minimum requirements for Assistant Clinical Professor, have experience teaching within hybrid learning environments, and have a commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities Include

• Understand and perform in the role of Nurse Educator, inclusive of teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Design and develop written syllabi/course outlines, curricula, and instructional materials.
• Provide evidence-based teaching and assessment in classroom instruction (online and in-person), nursing skills labs, clinical facility, and clinical simulation to entry-level BSN students.
• Supervise and instruct students of various ages and diverse backgrounds in classroom, online, lab, and/or clinical settings.
• Use technology to promote effective learning in students and management of student progression.
• Maintain office hours to support and advise students.
• Contribute to School of Nursing and university governance by serving on committees.
• Participate in ongoing professional growth and development opportunities.
• Provide input to the best use of funds and other resources to support effective learning and working spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Master's degree in Nursing or related field.
• 3 years of clinical nursing practice.
• Eligible for RN license in Arizona.
• A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching in baccalaureate nursing education.
• Experience in curriculum and course development, design, and delivery.
• Teaching experience in nursing using distance learning technology.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Teaches in specialized areas such as.
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Compensation

$69,790. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.