Career Line Faculty; rank DOQ

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position/Rank

Department

Department 00989 - CON - GEAP DIVISION

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin ASAP

Details

The University of Utah College of Nursing invites applications for a career-line (non-tenure-track) faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities in the Nurse Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner emphases within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Academic rank is dependent on qualifications.

Principal Functions and Responsibilities: This career-line faculty member will primarily assume teaching responsibilities in the Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) Nurse Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner emphases. Responsibilities include classroom and/or online didactic instruction, supervision of students in DNP Scholarly Project courses, and clinical supervision of students in the Nurse Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner emphases. The faculty member will also provide ongoing assessment, feedback, and guidance regarding student performance and progression through their programs of study.

Additional teaching opportunities may be available based on qualifications, certification, interests, and course availability. Other faculty responsibilities include contributing to program and curriculum development for both emphases, participating in College committees, and engaging in professional activities and service, as negotiated through individual workload assignments.

Participation in clinically focused scholarship is expected and is an important component of long-term retention and advancement in academic rank.

Criteria: Candidates must be graduates of an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Applicants must hold a current Utah Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) license and/or Certified Nurse Midwifery license or be eligible for licensure in the State of Utah. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Candidates must also hold national certification in the Nurse Midwifery ( CNM ) and/or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner ( WHNP ) specialty areas. Clinical expertise as a Nurse Midwife and/or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner is required. Relevant healthcare experience, demonstrated clinical expertise, and strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Teaching experience in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings is preferred.

Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with patients and members of healthcare and academic teams. Candidates must possess strong leadership, management, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively and productively with faculty, students, healthcare professionals, and other academic and clinical stakeholders. Teaching experience in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings is preferred.

Applicants must be willing to reside in Utah and work on-site at the College of Nursing and/or healthcare facilities throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

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