Career Track Faculty, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program - Medical-Surgical Nursing

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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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.

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.

• 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 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.

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, acute and chronic illness management, or acute care 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