Career Track Faculty, Master’s Entry Program – Maternal-Newborn Health

Position Highlights

Join our nationally ranked, CCNE-accredited pre-licensure nursing program as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer OR 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.
• This position offers outstanding University of Arizona 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.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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!

Teaching:

• 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.
• They may be additional duties assigned as they relate to this position.

• Graduate degree in nursing or a related field (must have a BSN if graduate degree is non‑nursing).
• Candidates who do not hold a terminal degree at the time of hire must begin a terminal degree program within three (3) years of hire.
• 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 or 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 obstetrical/perinatal nursing and/or maternal‑newborn health 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.