Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate/Clinical Professor Doctor of Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner

Description

Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing & Health Innovation, is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track, 9-month Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor to teach in the Doctor of Nursing Program (DNP). Responsibilities may include didactic, clinical, lab/experiential/simulation, and online teaching.

Essential Functions

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Teach graduate-level courses in family health, including health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic conditions, and management of complex health alterations and other topics in the DNP curriculum.
• Design and deliver evidence-based instructional content using traditional, digital, and AI-supported teaching methods.
• Develop and refine course materials, syllabi, and manage course Canvas learning activities aligned with program and accreditation standards
• Prior to teaching a clinical course:  Faculty must demonstrate compliance with health and safety requirements of clinical agencies, including background clearance, Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint clearance, current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification, current ACLS (as applicable) immunizations, and drug screening as required per clinical agencies.

Student Mentorship & Success

•  Advise and mentor graduate nursing students, fostering professional development, academic success, and transition to advanced clinical practice.
•  Provide timely feedback and guidance on clinical and scholarly projects.
•  Identify and address student issues, promoting academic resilience and achievement.

 Assessment & Evaluation

• Design and implement student learning assessments that measure achievement of course and program outcomes.
• Use AI-assisted analytics and traditional evaluation methods to assess learning outcomes and inform instructional adjustments.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement of program assessment processes.

 Clinical & Professional Expertise

• Maintain active certification and clinical expertise as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Integrate current evidence-based practices and clinical experiences into teaching.

 Program & Institutional Service

• Contribute to program accreditation, curriculum review, and compliance with state, national, and professional standards.
• Serve on departmental, college, or university committees as assigned.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and scholarly activities to advance the mission of the program.

 Scholarship & Research

• Engage in scholarly activities related to nursing practice, education, or health care innovation.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research projects, presentations, or publications.
• Support student scholarly inquiry in alignment with DNP program requirements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment
• Hold an active and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
  • Must provide evidence/ receipt of an Arizona RN license and an Arizona APRN license prior to employment.
• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner
• Two years of APRN clinical experience with a population focus consistent with teaching responsibilities in a Family Nurse Practitioner program

 Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching in an academic program (didactic, clinical, online).
• Experience in coordinating courses, degree programs, clinical placements, or campus sites
• Prior experience teaching using simulation and/or standardized patients (OSCE)
• Demonstrated ability to mentor learners from diverse backgrounds

Application Instructions

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