About the position
The University of Utah College of Nursing invites applications for a career-line (non-tenure-track) faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities in the Nurse Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner emphases within the Doctor of Nursing Practice program. Academic rank is dependent on qualifications.
Principal Functions and Responsibilities: This career-line faculty member will primarily assume teaching responsibilities in the Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) Nurse Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner emphases. Responsibilities include classroom and/or online didactic instruction, supervision of students in DNP Scholarly Project courses, and clinical supervision of students in the Nurse Midwifery and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner emphases. The faculty member will also provide ongoing assessment, feedback, and guidance regarding student performance and progression through their programs of study.
Additional teaching opportunities may be available based on qualifications, certification, interests, and course availability. Other faculty responsibilities include contributing to program and curriculum development for both emphases, participating in College committees, and engaging in professional activities and service, as negotiated through individual workload assignments.
Participation in clinically focused scholarship is expected and is an important component of long-term retention and advancement in academic rank.
Criteria: Candidates must be graduates of an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Applicants must hold a current Utah Advanced Practice Registered Nurse ( APRN ) license and/or Certified Nurse Midwifery license or be eligible for licensure in the State of Utah. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Candidates must also hold national certification in the Nurse Midwifery ( CNM ) and/or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner ( WHNP ) specialty areas. Clinical expertise as a Nurse Midwife and/or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner is required. Relevant healthcare experience, demonstrated clinical expertise, and strong organizational and communication skills are essential. Teaching experience in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings is preferred. Candidates must also possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with patients and members of healthcare and academic teams. Candidates must possess strong leadership, management, organizational, and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively and productively with faculty, students, healthcare professionals, and other academic and clinical stakeholders. Teaching experience in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings is preferred. Applicants must be willing to reside in Utah and work on-site at the College of Nursing and/or healthcare facilities throughout the Salt Lake Valley.
The College of Nursing: 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. Acceptance, integrity, 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: 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.
Application and Inquiries : Interested candidate should apply online at
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211435
The application requires: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter, and 3) 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 Deidre Schoenfeld, Director of the Office of Faculty Affairs & Division Services at deidre.schoenfeld@nurs.utah.edu or Dr. Linda Hofmann, Chair of the Division of Graduate Education and Advanced Practice at linda.hofmann@nurs.utah.edu.
University of Utah employees are expected to live and work in the state of Utah.
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
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