Career-line Faculty Positions - Division of Graduate Education & Advanced Practice

Overview

Division of Graduate Education and Advanced Practice (GEAP)
The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks full-time (1.0 FTE) experienced Registered Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) to serve as Career-line faculty members with the ability to teach in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Rank dependent on qualifications.

Career-line Faculty Positions
Rank Dependent On Qualifications
The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks full-time (1.0 FTE) experienced Registered Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) to serve as Career-line faculty members with the ability to teach in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. Rank dependent on qualifications.

Teaching responsibilities within the graduate specialty tracks may include teaching didactic content in classroom and/or online settings, supervising students in clinical settings, and facilitating simulation-based instruction. 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 retention and academic promotion.

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a current Utah APRN license or be qualified for licensure in the State of Utah. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Applicants must have a master s degree in either Nursing or a health-related field and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree.

Teaching experience, including teaching 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 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Family, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, or Neonatal Nurse Practitioner are desired. 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, and work on-site at the College of Nursing and/or at health care facilities in the Salt Lake Valley.

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. Comprehensiveness, 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 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.

Interested candidate should apply online at

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 Sheila.deyetteh.edu or Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs and Division Services Manager lingerh.edu.

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