Job Description

Adjunct Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor Posting Number
req26512 Department
College of Nursing Department Website Link
https://nursing.arizona.edu Medical Sub-Speciality Location
Tucson Campus Address
1305 N. Martin, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA Position Highlights

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? The University of Arizona, College of Nursing is actively seeking talented adjunct instructors for our cutting-edge Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, including our dynamic online course offerings and clinical rotations.

As an instructor, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing education.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the DNP Program Director, Specialty Coordinator, and Lead Faculty to deliver exceptional instruction and provide valuable mentorship to our students. With a commitment to excellence, we strive to create an engaging learning environment that prepares our students for success.

Our advanced practice specialties include Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (NP), Family NP, Pediatric NP, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Nurse-Midwife, and Nurse Anesthetist, as well as non-clinical specialties such as Executive Health Systems Leadership. We are able to offer varied FTE depending on the needs of the specific program and the incumbent.

We take immense pride in our College of Nursing, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, which ranks among the top 20 of DNP programs in the United States.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Your teaching load may make you eligible for benefits if you work a .50 FTE or greater for 90 days or longer. As courses and loads are determined, we will notify employees should they gain benefits eligibility status.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach
  and mentor students in clinical theory and/or practical courses and
  clinical rotations related to assigned specialty program.
• Create
  a learning environment that facilitates student learning and achievement
  of expected program outcomes.
• Assess
  and evaluate student learning in the learning environment.
• Pursue
  continuous quality improvements in course.
• Maintain
  a collaborative working relationship with other faculty, staff, and
  clinical partners.
• Maintain
  compliance with required agency and college policies.
• Maintain
  clinical practice proficiency by engaging in practice, either directly or
  indirectly.
• Engage
  with faculty, the administrative leadership team, and students in
  furthering the mission and goals of the College of Nursing.
• Provide
  evidence of an Arizona RN license prior to first day of employment with
  the College of Nursing.
• Provide
  evidence of an APRN license prior to first day of employment with the
  College of Nursing.
• Two
  (2) years of APRN certification and experience.
• One
  year teaching experience (can include precepting in a clinical
  environment).
• Maintain
  own license, immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirements
  and provide evidence of current status.
• There
  may be additional duties assigned as it relates to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Provide
  evidence of an Arizona RN license prior to first day of employment with
  the College of Nursing.
• Provide
  evidence of an APRN license prior to first day of employment with the
  College of Nursing.
• Two
  (2) years of APRN certification and experience.
• One
  year teaching experience (can include precepting in a clinical
  environment).
• Maintain own license, immunizations, CPR, and
  other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching various learner populations.
• Recent direct or indirect advanced nursing practice experience.
• Experience with collaborative/active learning techniques. Experience with on-line teaching methodologies.
• Previous experience teaching in an advanced practice nursing program.
• Advanced practice in primary or acute care clinical populations.
• Experience with online teaching methodologies.
• Record of professional service and scholarly activities.

Rank
Tenure Information FLSA
Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
Varies Job FTE
0.20-0.49 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Faculty Benefits Eligible
To be Determined Rate of Pay
DOE Compensation Type
Per Course 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
Lindsay Bouchard | labouchard@arizona.edu Open Date
7/16/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant
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