Clinical Assistant/Clinical Associate/Clinical Professor Doctor of Nursing Practice

Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing & Health Innovation, is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-tenure track, 9-month Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor to teach in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program. Responsibilities may include didactic, clinical, lab/experiential/simulation, and online teaching.

This position requires physical presence on one of ASU’s campuses in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Working from another location requires additional approvals, which are not guaranteed.

This position has no tenure implications.

Essential Functions

Instruction & Curriculum Development

• Teaches courses in nursing and health programs as assigned.
• Specific teaching assignment in the DNP program assigned per advanced practice specialty and national certification. May include primary care, acute care, including health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic conditions, and management of complex health alterations and other topics in the DNP curriculum.
• Design and deliver evidence-based instructional content using traditional, digital, and AI-supported teaching methods.
• Develop and refine course materials, syllabi, and manage course Canvas learning activities aligned with program and accreditation standards.
• Prior to teaching a clinical course: Faculty must demonstrate compliance with health and safety requirements of clinical agencies, including background clearance, Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint clearance, current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider certification, current ACLS (as applicable) immunizations, and drug screening as required per clinical agencies.

Student Mentorship & Success

• Advise and mentor students, fostering professional development, academic success, and transition to advanced clinical practice.
• Provide timely feedback and guidance on clinical and scholarly projects.
• Identify and address student issues, promoting academic resilience and achievement.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Design and implement student learning assessments that measure achievement of course and program outcomes.
• May use AI-assisted analytics and traditional evaluation methods to assess learning outcomes and inform instructional adjustments.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement of program assessment processes.

Clinical & Professional Expertise

• Maintain active certification and clinical expertise as a nurse practitioner in the area of Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Integrate current evidence-based practices and clinical experiences into teaching.

Program & Institutional Service

• Contribute to program accreditation, curriculum review, and compliance with state, national, and professional standards.
• Serve on departmental, college, or university committees as assigned.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and scholarly activities to advance the mission of the program.

Scholarship & Research

• Engage in scholarly activities related to nursing practice, education, or health care innovation.
• Collaborate with colleagues on research projects, presentations, or publications.
• Support student scholarly inquiry in alignment with DNP program requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution by the time of appointment.
• Hold an active and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Arizona.
• Must provide evidence/ receipt of an Arizona or multi-state RN license and an Arizona APRN license prior to employment.

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National certification as a Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

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Two years of APRN clinical experience with a population focus consistent with teaching responsibilities in an the advanced practice population Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience teaching in an academic program (didactic, clinical, simulation, experiential, online).
• Experience in coordinating courses, degree programs, clinical placements, or campus sites.
• Prior experience teaching using simulation and/or standardized patients (OSCE).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor learners from a variety of backgrounds.
• Certified as a nurse educator.

Application Deadline and Procedures:

Application deadline is 27 November 2026.

• A letter of interest describing your fit for the position relative to the qualifications listed in this advertisement.
• Curriculum vitae/professional resume.
• Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references.

Application material will be accepted through the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/196240

Additional queries can be sent to edsonhr@asu.edu.

A background check is required for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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