Career Track Faculty, Master of Science for Entry to the Profession of Nursing - Gilbert

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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.

There may be additional duties assigned as they relate to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field (required for professorial track).
• Experience teaching medical-surgical nursing in entry-to-practice nursing programs.
• Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
• Skilled in nursing simulation and diverse student instruction.
• Proficient in curriculum design, program evaluation, and active learning methods.
• Certified by a nationally recognized credentialing agency.
• Experienced with online teaching methodologies.
• Evidence of teaching and clinical practice or systems leadership experience, through certification, or equivalent preparation.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

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

• Candidates who do not hold a terminal degree at the time of hire must begin a terminal degree program within three (3) years of hire.
• 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.

Documents Needed to Apply:

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

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 medical-surgical nursing.

Candidates are encouraged to review the College of Nursing appointment criteria for the Career-Track Lecturer Series and Career-Track Professorial Series. Applicants who wish to be considered for appointment at a specific or advanced rank should ensure that their CV and Cover Letter clearly demonstrate evidence consistent with the applicable rank criteria. Appointment series and rank will be determined based on the College of Nursing criteria for appointment to the Career-Track Lecturer or Career-Track Professorial series.

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