Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (Career-Track)

We are seeking Career Track Clinical Scholars to engage in innovative teaching/learning for our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Specialty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program (Tucson). Rooted in the dynamic and essential role of acute care, our mission is to educate the next generation of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and to improve access to high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with complex and critical health needs.

The University of Arizona College of Nursing and the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program are committed to Excellence-fostering a learning environment where all faculty, staff, and students are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to our community.

In addition to Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), our advanced practice specialties include Family NP, Pediatric NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Nurse-Midwifery, and Nurse Anesthetist, as well as non-clinical specialties such as Executive Health Systems Leadership, Informatics and MS-DNP. Program faculty work collaboratively across disciplines to provide a transformative educational environment. We are able to offer varied FTE depending on the needs of the specific program and the incumbent.

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 clinical theory and practical courses related to advanced acute care practice.
• Faculty are expected to participate in periodic in-person teaching events held on campus.
• Advise and mentor students across their academic program.
• Facilitate student development and integration of expected adult-gerontology acute care competencies.
• Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Supervises DNP projects and serves on DNP project committees, creating a learning environment that facilitates student learning and achievement of expected program outcomes.
• 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.

Personal Scholarship:

• Develop and maintain academic excellence through practice-relevant inquiry and knowledge dissemination through publications and presentations.

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.
• Participate in teams to obtain funding to support student education and training.
• Maintain clinical practice proficiency by engaging in practice, either directly or indirectly.
• Maintain ANCC/AACN certification as a Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Rank to be determined by FAPT Committee.

To be considered for each rank minimum requirements:

All ranks:

• Unencumbered Arizona RN and APRN license.
• Two (2) years of practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• One year graduate-level experience teaching.
• Maintain compliance with immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status.

Clinical Assistant Professor:

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field.

• Experience with curriculum design, program development and evaluation of nursing programs.
• Experience with simulation in nursing education.
• Experience with collaborative/active learning techniques.
• Experience with on-line teaching methodologies.
• Record of professional service commensurate with rank.
• Program of scholarship and scholarly activities commensurate with rank

• Two recommendation letters.
• Proof of RN and APRN license in Arizona prior to the first day of employment.