Adjunct Faculty Position

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Acute Care/Clinical Management College of Nursing Faculty Position

The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) experienced Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) to serve as a career-line faculty member to teach acute care nursing (clinical and didactic) in the baccalaureate (BS) program. Specific expectations include supervising prelicensure students in acute care clinical settings 2 days/week and teaching related didactic content specific to clinical management and/or pathophysiology in classroom and/or online settings. Facilitating simulation-based instruction may also be expected. Additional teaching assignments will depend upon the candidate’s highest earned nursing degree, teaching experience, clinical background, certifications, and teaching needs within the College. Faculty will be expected to contribute to program development, write or revise curriculum, serve on college committees, and participate in professional activities/service. Development of clinically focused scholarship is expected for reappointment and academic promotion. Candidates must be graduates of an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a current Utah RN or APRN license or be qualified for licensure in the State of Utah. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Applicants must have received at least a Master’s degree in either Nursing or a health-related field. Applicants with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree or enrollment in a PhD or DNP program will also be considered. Teaching experience in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings, is preferred. Relevant health care experience, evidence of established clinical expertise, and strong organizational and communication skills are required. Clinical expertise in acute care nursing is also required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and other members of the health care and academic team are essential. Applicants must be willing to reside in the state of Utah, work on-site at the College of Nursing, and provide direct supervision of baccalaureate students at health care facilities in the Salt Lake Valley.

Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track Director

The Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track Director provides leadership for faculty, students, and staff in the adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner specialty track of the Doctorate of Nursing Practice program. The Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track Director also provides input for teaching assignments, and oversight for teaching methods and strategies, student clinical placement, and curriculum development and evaluation. Additionally, the Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track Director ensures that specialty track activities are consistent with the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the College of Nursing.

Assistant Dean, MS and DNP Programs

The Assistant Dean for the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs provides academic leadership in support of the College of Nursing teaching mission. The Assistant Dean for the MS and DNP Programs coordinates teaching faculty and facilitates discussion of teaching assignments and methods, graduate curricula, and student recruitment, marketing, and enrollment targets within both programs. This role evaluates program outcomes and strategizes improvements in the quality and delivery of graduate specialty offerings. It also ensures that graduate program activities are consistent with the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the College of Nursing. This role provides leadership and support for Specialty Track Directors within the MS and DNP programs and the Executive Director for Nurse Practitioner Education. This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position appointed by the Dean of the College of Nursing in accordance with University guidelines, for a term of 3 years with possibility of reappointment. The individual will maintain a career- or tenure-line faculty appointment while serving in this role. The position is allocated 0.30 FTE for administrative service, with the remaining FTE allocated toward teaching, research and/or scholarship, service, and/or clinical practice.

Career-line Faculty Positions - Rank Dependent on Qualifications

The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks full-time (1.0 FTE) experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to serve as Career-line faculty members with the ability to teach in the baccalaureate (BS) program. Rank dependent on qualifications.

Janet Q. Lawson Endowed Chair in Nursing

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks an established, visionary educator and scholar to fill the Janet Q. Lawson Endowed Chair in Nursing. We seek a candidate who will provide vision and leadership in promoting exceptional student experiences while advocating for student academic success. The endowed chair is a 5-year tenure-line or career-line appointment, renewable upon successful review. Academic rank and salary for this full-time, 12-month appointment will be commensurate with qualifications.

Mid-Career Tenure-line Faculty Position

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks applicants for mid-career tenure-line faculty positions. We seek innovative nurse scientists with extramurally-funded programs of research, to enhance and expand our high priority research programs in the areas of health equity, social determinants of health and/or chronic)/serious illness(es); women’s health, gerontology, and caregiving research; as well as informatics, clinical and translational research. Applicants must also have experience in teaching undergraduate or graduate nursing or gerontology students. The College of Nursing values candidates who have experience working with students from different backgrounds and are strongly committed to improving access to, and success in higher education for all students. We strongly encourage applications from all candidates from all populations, including those who have been underrepresented and with nontraditional backgrounds. 

Simulation Center Faculty Position (Rank DOQ)

The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks a full time (1.0 FTE) faculty member to collaborate in teaching, curricular development, and integration of simulation pedagogy. This Career-line faculty member will use simulation to provide high-quality learning experiences to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Primary responsibilities include organizing, facilitating and evaluating simulation events and programs for undergraduate and graduate students.