Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Faculty (Multiple Positions)(Career Track)(Part Time/Full Time)
Posting Number: req20419
Department: College of Nursing
Department Website Link: www.nursing.arizona.edu
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences, Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights: We seek a doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join the FNP faculty team. As part of the FNP faculty team, they will teach and engage in continuous quality improvements in courses, including foundational DNP courses and clinical theory and practical courses. They will also advise and mentor students across DNP specialties and serve on DNP project committees. Other responsibilities will include engaging in scholarship, practice, and College of Nursing governance activities.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Teaching: Teaches courses in the DNP program within the scope of their expertise, which may include foundational DNP courses and FNP clinical courses. Serves as clinical supervising faculty for students in FNP clinical rotations, maintaining and growing cooperative relationships with practice leaders at clinical experiential learning sites. Acts as advisor/mentor to DNP students and supervises work on DNP projects, creating a learning environment that facilitates student learning and achieving expected program outcomes. Collaborates effectively with other faculty and staff to engage in continuous quality improvement in courses and program intensives.
- Scholarship: Develops and maintains academic excellence through clinical and educational scholarship in their area of expertise. Disseminates their scholarly work at local, regional, national, and international professional conferences and journal publications. Participates in teams to obtain funding to support student education and training.
- Service: Engages with faculty, the administrative leadership team, and students in furthering the mission and goals of the College of Nursing. They participate in College of Nursing governance activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold a doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., DNP, EdD).
- A nursing degree with an FNP specialty.
- One year of FNP practice experience.
- Hold national certification as an FNP.
- Unencumbered RN and APRN license.
- Evidence of an Arizona RN and APRN license before the first day of employment with the College of Nursing.
- Compliance with immunizations, CPR, and other College clinical requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years or more of FNP practice experience.
- Experience in teaching, developing, and implementing DNP educational programs.
- Record of professional scholarship.
Rank: To be Determined
Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: To be Determined
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20 - 40
Job FTE: .50 - 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: 3
Contact Information for Candidates: Dr. Lindsay Bouchard | lbouchard@arizona.edu
Dr. Sheila Gephart | gepharts@arizona.edu
Open Date: 8/23/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant: Additional documents required: Two letters of recommendation.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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