Adjunct Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor
Posting Number req26512
Department College of Nursing
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Location Tucson Campus
Address 1305 N. Martin, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights
Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? The University of Arizona, College of Nursing is actively seeking talented adjunct instructors for our cutting-edge Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, including our dynamic online course offerings and clinical rotations.
As an instructor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing education. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the DNP Program Director, Specialty Coordinator, and Lead Faculty to deliver exceptional instruction and provide valuable mentorship to our students. With a commitment to excellence, we strive to create an engaging learning environment that prepares our students for success.
Our advanced practice specialties include Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), Family NP, Pediatric NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Nurse-Midwife, and Nurse Anesthetist, as well as non-clinical specialties such as Executive Health Systems Leadership. We are able to offer varied FTE depending on the needs of the specific program and the incumbent.
We take immense pride in our College of Nursing, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, which ranks among the top 20 of DNP programs in the United States.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Your teaching load may make you eligible for benefits if you work a .50 FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. As courses and loads are determined, we will notify employees should they gain benefits eligibility status.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Teachand mentor students in clinical theory and/or practical courses andclinical rotations related to assigned specialty program.
- Createa learning environment that facilitates student learning and achievementof expected program outcomes.
- Assessand evaluate student learning in the learning environment.
- Pursuecontinuous quality improvements in course.
- Maintaina collaborative working relationship with other faculty, staff, andclinical partners.
- Maintaincompliance with required agency and college policies.
- Maintainclinical practice proficiency by engaging in practice, either directly orindirectly.
- Engagewith faculty, the administrative leadership team, and students infurthering the mission and goals of the College of Nursing.
- Provideevidence of an Arizona RN license prior to first day of employment withthe College of Nursing.
- Provideevidence of an APRN license prior to first day of employment with theCollege of Nursing.
- Two(2) years of APRN certification and experience.
- Oneyear teaching experience (can include precepting in a clinicalenvironment).
- Maintainown license, immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirementsand provide evidence of current status.
- Theremay be additional duties assigned as it relates to this position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Provideevidence of an Arizona RN license prior to first day of employment withthe College of Nursing.
- Provideevidence of an APRN license prior to first day of employment with theCollege of Nursing.
- Two(2) years of APRN certification and experience.
- Oneyear teaching experience (can include precepting in a clinicalenvironment).
- Maintain own license, immunizations, CPR, andother agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience teaching various learner populations.
- Recent direct or indirect advanced nursing practice experience.
- Experience with collaborative/active learning techniques. Experience with on-line teaching methodologies.
- Previous experience teaching in an advanced practice nursing program.
- Advanced practice in primary or acute care clinical populations.
- Experience with online teaching methodologies.
- Record of professional service and scholarly activities.