Posting Number: req27168
Department: College of Nursing
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: 92 W. Vaughn Ave #301, Gilbert, AZ 85233 USA
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 (FT) and help shape the future of nursing education. We're seeking passionate educators for our MEPN program who are committed to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Department: College of Nursing
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: 92 W. Vaughn Ave #301, Gilbert, AZ 85233 USA
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 (FT) and help shape the future of nursing education. We're seeking passionate educators for our MEPN program who are committed to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Supportive, dynamic academic environment.
- Outstanding U of A benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reduction, and more.
Make a meaningful impact in nursing education-apply today and become part of a team driving excellence in healthcare.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching:
Minimum Qualifications
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
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.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Current RN Licensure
- Names, Phone Numbers, and emails addresses of at Least Three (3) Professional References
- Cover Letter
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.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.