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Career Track Faculty, Master's Entry Program - Adult Medical-Surgical Care

University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Apr 28, 2026
Career Track Faculty, Master's Entry Program - Adult Medical-Surgical Care
Posting Number req25806
Department College of Nursing
Department Website Link https://nursing.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location Tucson Campus
Address 1305 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721-0203 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.


  • Flexible FTE options available.
  • 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.

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.

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.

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).
  • 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 medical surgical nursing, acute and chronic illness management, or acute care nursing in an entry-to-practice nursing program.
  • Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
  • Proficient in 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 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 2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Lauren Acosta | heller@arizona.edu
Open Date 4/27/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit all requested materials and complete the application in its entirety.

  1. CV
  2. Unofficial Transcripts
  3. Proof of RN license
  4. Cover Letter

In your Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and/or experience with medical surgical nursing, acute and chronic illness management, or acute care nursing.
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