Career Track Faculty, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program - Mental Health Nursing

Position Highlights

Join our nationally ranked, CCNE-accredited pre-licensure nursing program as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer OR Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor and help shape the future of nursing education. We're seeking passionate nurses for our traditional BSN program who are committed to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Make a meaningful impact in nursing education with a supportive and dynamic academic environment-apply today and become part of a team driving excellence in healthcare.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

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.

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in nursing simulation and student instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• Graduate degree in nursing or a related field (must have a BSN, if graduate degree is non-nursing).
• 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

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field (required for professorial track).
• Experience teaching mental health nursing, behavioral health nursing, or psychiatric nursing in entry-to-practice nursing programs.
• Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
• Experience with 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: 20

Job FTE: 0.5

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

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: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit all requested documents and complete the application in its entirety.

In your Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and/or experience with mental health nursing, behavioral health nursing, or psychiatric nursing.

Documents needed to apply:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts
4. Proof of Current RN Licensure
5. Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3) Professional References