The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks full-time (1.0 FTE) experienced Registered Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) to serve as Career-line faculty members with the ability to teach in the Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) program. Rank dependent on qualifications.
Principal Functions and Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities within the graduate specialty tracks may include teaching didactic content in classroom and/or online settings, supervising students in clinical settings, and facilitating simulation-based instruction. Teaching assignments will depend upon the candidate's highest earned nursing degree, teaching experience, clinical background, certifications, and teaching needs within the College.
Faculty will be expected to contribute to program development, write or revise curriculum, serve on college committees, and participate in professional activities/service. Development of clinically focused scholarship is expected for retention and academic promotion.
Criteria: Candidates must be graduates of an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a current Utah APRN license or be qualified for licensure in the State of Utah. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Applicants must have a master's degree in either Nursing or a health-related field and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Teaching experience, including teaching in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings, is preferred. Relevant health care experience, evidence of established clinical expertise, and strong organizational and communication skills are required. Clinical expertise as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Family, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner are desired. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and other members of the health care and academic team are essential. Applicants must be willing to reside in the state of Utah, and work on-site at the College of Nursing and/or at health care facilities in the Salt Lake Valley.