Clinical Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor Adult-Gerontology Acute Care; Career-Track

Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (Career-Track)

Posting Number: req
24255

Department:
College of Nursing

Department Website Link: nursing.arizona.edu

Medical Sub-Speciality:
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Location:

Main Campus, Tucson, AZ, USA

Position Highlights

We are seeking Career Track Clinical Scholars to engage in innovative teaching/learning for our Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Specialty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program (Tucson). Rooted in the dynamic and essential role of acute care, our mission is to educate the next generation of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and to improve access to high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with complex and critical health needs.

The University of Arizona College of Nursing and the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program are committed to Excellence—fostering a learning environment where all faculty, staff, and students are empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to our community.

In addition to Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), our advanced practice specialties include Family NP, Pediatric NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Nurse-Midwifery, and Nurse Anesthetist, as well as non-clinical specialties such as Executive Health Systems Leadership, Informatics and MS-DNP. Program faculty work collaboratively across disciplines to provide a transformative educational environment. We are able to offer varied FTE depending on the needs of the specific program and the incumbent.

Benefits: health, dental, vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays; tuition reduction for employees and qualified families; retirement plans; access to recreation and cultural activities; and more.

For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please consult university resources.

Teaching:

• Teach and guide students in clinical theory and practical courses related to advanced acute care practice.
• Faculty are expected to participate in periodic in-person teaching events held on campus.
• Advise and mentor students across their academic program.
• Facilitate student development and integration of expected adult-gerontology acute care competencies.
• Participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes.
• Supervise DNP projects and serve on DNP project committees, creating a learning environment that facilitates student learning and achievement of expected program outcomes.
• Negotiate and grow cooperative relationships with practice leaders at clinical experiential learning sites.
• Participate in the planning and assessment of our program(s) through faculty governance and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain a collaborative working relationship with other faculty and staff.

Personal Scholarship:

• Develop and maintain academic excellence through practice-relevant inquiry and knowledge dissemination through publications and presentations.

Citizenship:

• 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 it relates to this position.
• Participate in teams to obtain funding to support student education and training.
• Maintain clinical practice proficiency by engaging in practice, either directly or indirectly.
• Maintain ANCC/AACN certification as a Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

All ranks

• Unencumbered Arizona RN and APRN license.
• Two (2) years of practice as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• One year graduate-level experience teaching.
• Maintain compliance with immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status.

Clinical Assistant Professor

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field.

• Experience with curriculum design, program development and evaluation of nursing programs.
• Experience with simulation in nursing education.
• Experience with collaborative/active learning techniques.
• Experience with online teaching methodologies.
• Record of professional service commensurate with rank.
• Program of scholarship and scholarly activities commensurate with rank.

Rank:
To be Determined

FLSA:
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Job FTE: 0.5 - 1.0

Pay: DOE, salary commensurate with public school benchmarks

Number of Vacancies: 1

Target Hire Date: 11/10/2025

Open Date: 10/24/2025

Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Two recommendation letters.
• Proof of RN and APRN license in Arizona prior to the first day of employment.

Contact Information for Candidates:
Lindsay Bouchard | labouchard