- Flexible FTE options available.
- Supportive, dynamic academic environment.
- This position offers outstanding University of Arizona 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.
This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
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!
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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.
Personal 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
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).
- 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.
- 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 obstetrical/perinatal nursing and/or maternal-newborn health in an entry-to-practice nursing program.
- Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
- Skilled in nursing simulation and diverse student instruction.
- 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: 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
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 obstetrical/perinatal nursing and/or maternal-newborn health.
Documents needed to apply:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Current RN Licensure
- Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3) Professional References
