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Career-line Faculty Position Rank Dependent on QualificationsThe 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.Principal Functions and Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities are within the prelicensure and/or RN-BS tracks. 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 candidates 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.Criteria: 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 Masters 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.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/171515.The application requires: 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter 3) teaching philosophy, and 4) 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 Dr. Sheila Deyette, Career-line Search Committee Chair at Sheila.deyette@nurs.utah.edu or Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs Manager at cami.zollinger@nurs.utah.edu.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 fosteri g and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.