Clinical Asst​/Assoc​/Full Professor – Adult Medical-Surgical Care; Career Track

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1305 N Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

• Flexible FTE options available
• Supportive, dynamic academic environment
• Outstanding UA benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reduction, 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.
• Ensure compliance with program, college, and clinical site policies.

• 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.

• 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.

Rank to be determined by the college’s Faculty Appointment Promotion & Tenure (FAPT) Committee. All ranks:

• 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 medical surgical nursing, acute and chronic illness management, or acute care nursing in an entry-to-practice nursing program.
• Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
• Skilled in nursing simulation and diverse student instruction.
• 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

• Tenure Information:
  Career-Track (CT)
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
• Job FTE: 1.0
• Work Calendar:
  Fiscal
• Job Category:
  Faculty
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes - Full Benefits
• Rate of Pay: DOE
• Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full‑time equivalency (FTE)
• Type of criminal background check required:
  Name‑based criminal background check (non‑security sensitive)
• Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates:
Lauren Acosta | heller

Open Date: 2/2/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

• Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Please submit all requested materials and complete the application in its entirety

• CV/Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Proof of RN license
• Cover Letter

In your Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and/or experience with medical surgical nursing, acute and chronic illness management, or…