Career Track Faculty, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program – Medical-Surgical Nursing
University of ArizonaAbout the role
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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Duties & ResponsibilitiesTeaching
- 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.
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