Career-line Faculty Position
Career-line Faculty Position
Rank Dependent on Qualifications
The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to serve as a career-line faculty member to teach acute care nursing (clinical and didactic) in the baccalaureate (BS) program.
Principal Functions and Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities are within the prelicensure and/or RN-BS tracks. Specific expectations include supervising prelicensure students in acute care clinical settings 2 days/week and teaching related didactic content specific to clinical management and/or pathophysiology in classroom and/or online settings. Facilitating simulation-based instruction may also be expected. Additional teaching assignments will depend upon the candidate’s highest earned nursing degree, teaching experience, clinical background, certifications, and teaching needs within the College. Faculty will be expected to contribute to program development, write or revise curriculum, serve on college committees, and participate in professional activities/service. Development of clinically focused scholarship is expected for reappointment and academic promotion.
Criteria: Candidates must be graduates of an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a current Utah RN or APRN license or be qualified for licensure in the State of Utah. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Applicants must have received at least a Master’s degree in either Nursing or a health-related field. Applicants with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree or enrollment in a PhD or DNP program will also be considered. Teaching experience in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings, is preferred. Relevant health care experience, evidence of established clinical expertise, and strong organizational and communication skills are required. Clinical expertise in acute care nursing is also required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and other members of the health care and academic team are essential. Applicants must be willing to reside in the state of Utah, work on-site at the College of Nursing, and provide direct supervision of baccalaureate students at health care facilities in the Salt Lake Valley.
The College of Nursing: The CON is an integral part of University of Utah Health. We are committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually improving individual and community health and quality of life. We strive for excellence in education, research, and clinical care, with each mission being vital to the others and to our overall success. Acceptance, integrity, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students. Please visit the College of Nursing website to learn more about the College.
The University of Utah: The University of Utah is a Big 12 institution located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Please visit the following webpages for more information about the University of Utah, Faculty Careers at the University of Utah, and Living in Utah.
Application and Inquiries: Interested candidate should apply online at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/171515.
The application requires: 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter 3) teaching philosophy, and 4) three letters of recommendation from individuals external to the University of Utah and U of U
Health. Please note that letters must be signed, dated, and on letterhead. For additional information, please contact Dr. Sheila Deyette, Career Line Search Committee Chair at Sheila.deyette@nurs.utah.edu or Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs Manager at cami.zollinger@nurs.utah.edu.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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Director/ Title IX Coordinator
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Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
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To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.