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Posting Number: req20485

Department: College of Nursing

Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences

Address: 1305 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

Join our dynamic team at the College of Nursing, University of Arizona, as an Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor in Prelicensure Programs (FT/PT).

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of nursing education and practice.

As a Career Track Faculty member, you will be at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning, actively contributing to our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master's Entry to Professional Nursing (MEPN) programs. You'll have the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues from various disciplines, fostering a transformative educational environment.

We are also open to discussing the Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) that aligns with your preferences and the program's requirements.

The nationally renowned and highly ranked Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and Master's Entry to Professional Nursing (MEPN) are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

If you are passionate about shaping the next generation of nurses and advancing nursing education, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team in delivering top-notch nursing programs.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach and guide students in clinical theory and
  practical courses related to assigned program.
• Advise and mentor students across their academic
  program.
• Facilitate student development and integration
  of expected nursing values and behaviors.
• Create a learning environment that facilitates
  student learning and achievement of expected program outcomes.
• Assess and evaluate student learning in the
  learning environment.
• Participate in curriculum design and evaluation
  of program outcomes.
• Pursue continuous quality improvements in
  course.
• Negotiate and grow cooperative relationships
  with practice leaders at clinical experiential learning sites.
• Participate in the planning and assessment of
  our program(s) through faculty governance and quality improvement
  activities.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship
  with other faculty and staff.
• Maintain compliance with required agency and
  college policies.

Personal Scholarship:

• Maintain clinical practice proficiency by
  engaging in practice, either directly or indirectly.
• Develop and maintain academic excellence through
  practice-relevant inquiry and knowledge dissemination through
  publications and presentations.
• Participate in teams to obtain funding to
  support student education and training.

Citizenship:

• 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 it
  relates to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Rank to be determined by FAPT
Committee.

To be considered for each rank minimum requirements:

All ranks:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or
  a related field.
• Provide evidence of an Arizona RN license prior
  to first day of employment with the College of Nursing.
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as RN
  providing direct patient care.
• Maintain own license, immunizations, CPR, and
  other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current
  status.
• Evidence of teaching and clinical practice or
  systems leadership experience, through certification, or equivalent
  preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching in an entry to practice nursing program.
• Recent direct or indirect nursing practice experience.
• Experience with simulation in nursing education.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations.
• Experience with curriculum design, program development and evaluation of nursing programs.
• Experience with collaborative/active learning techniques.
• Certification in nationally recognized credentialing agency.
• Experience with on-line teaching methodologies.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: To be Determined

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20-40

Job FTE: 0.50 - 1.0

Work Calendar: To be Determined

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: 3

Contact Information for Candidates

Betty Parisek | bettyparisek@arizona.edu

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/Resume

2) Unofficial Transcripts

3) Proof of RN license

4) Cover Letter

In your Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and experience; AND
include the clinical areas listed below in which you have experience:

-Adult Medical-Surgical

* Case Management/Care Transitions* Community/Population Health* Critical Care* Emergency/Trauma* Health Promotion* Hospice/Palliative Care* Long Term Care* Maternal Newborn* Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care* Pediatric, Primary Care/Ambulatory Care* Psychiatric/Behavioral Health* or other applicable area)

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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