Clinical Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor – Behavioral Health Nursing; Career Track

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Behavioral Health Nursing (Career Track)

Posting Number: req
24527

Department: College of Nursing

Department Website: nursing.arizona.edu/

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 92 W Vaughn Ave #301, Gilbert, AZ 85233 USA

Join our nationally ranked, CCNE-accredited pre-licensure nursing program as an Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor (FT) and help shape the future of nursing education. We're seeking passionate educators for our MEPN program who are committed to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Flexible FTE options available
• Supportive, dynamic academic environment.
• Outstanding UA benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reduction, and more

Make a meaningful impact in nursing education—apply today and become part of a team driving excellence in healthcare.

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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• 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.

• 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 educational and training.

• 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 they relate to this position.

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

• Experience teaching behavioral health nursing or psychiatric mental health nursing in an entry‑to‑practice nursing program.
• Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
• Experience in nursing simulation and instruction to a variety of students.
• Proficient in curriculum design, program evaluation, and active learning methods.
• Certified by a nationally recognized credentialing agency.
• Experienced with online teaching methodologies.

Rank: To be Determined

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20 - 40

Job FTE: 0.70

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Number of Vacancies: 2

Contact Information for Candidates: Lauren Acosta | heller