Career Track Faculty, BSN-Integrative Health - Behavioral Health & Palliative Care
Posting Number
req26456
Department
College of Nursing
Department Website Link
https://nursing.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location
Greater Phoenix Area
Address
92 W. Vaughn Ave #301, Gilbert, AZ 85233 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 nurses for our integrative health BSN program who are committed to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- 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.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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!
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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.
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.
- Experiencedwith online teaching methodologies.
- There may be additional duties assigned as theyrelate to this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Rank to be determined by thecollege's Faculty Appointment Promotion & Tenure (FAPT) Committee. Allranks:
- Graduate degree in nursing or a related field (must have a BSN, if graduate degree is non-nursing).
- 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 FingerprintClearance Card from AZDPS.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field (required for professorial track).
- Experience teaching behavioral health nursing, psychiatric nursing, palliative care nursing, and/or hospice care nursing in entry-to-practice nursing programs.
- Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
- Skilled in nursing simulation and student instruction.
- Proficient in curriculum design, program evaluation, and active learning methods.
- 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
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
28
Job FTE
0.70
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
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Lauren Acosta heller@arizona.edu
Open Date
7/9/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant
Document Needed to apply
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Current RN Licensure
- Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3) Professional References
Please submit all requested documents and complete the application in its entirety:In your
Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and/or experience with
behavioral health nursing, psychiatric nursing, palliative care nursing, and/or hospice care.
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