Career Track Faculty, Master’s Entry Program - Complex Nursing Care

Posting Number

req25643

Department

College of Nursing

Department Website Link

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

1305 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85721-0203 USA

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.
• 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!

Duties & Responsibilities

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

• 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/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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field (required for professorial track)
• Experience teaching complex medical surgical nursing, critical care, or complex acute care nursing in an entry-to-practice nursing program.
• Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
• 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

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

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Lauren Acosta I ***email_hidden***

Open Date

4/8/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit all requested documents and complete the application in its entirety. Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts
• Proof of Current RN Licensure
• Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3)
Professional References
• Cover Letter
• In your Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and/or experience with complex medical surgical nursing, critical care, or complex acute care nursing.

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