Assistant/Associate/Professor, Nursing - Mesa, AZ

Kids for the Future; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alverno College is seeking full-time 12-month faculty in the Joann McGrath School of Nursing and Health Professions to teach and advance ability-based education. The role involves classroom instruction, curriculum development, and active participation in governance through committees and faculty meetings.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree, with Doctorate preferred; clinical supervision experience and nursing practice in long-term care or pediatrics are valued, along with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Assistant professor: Master’s degree; Doctorate-level education preferred.
• Associate professor: Doctorate or terminal degree; active teaching and scholarship.
• Professor: Doctorate or terminal degree; notable teaching and leadership in college.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses and contribute to curriculum development in JMSNHP.
• Participate in School and institution-wide work maintaining educational practices.
• Serve on college committees and attend faculty meetings and institutes.
• Engage in scholarship and service to the College and community.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Long-term care

Nursing education

Diversity inclusion

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate/terminal degree

Job description

• Employee Type 12-month Faculty
• Required Degree Masters

Description

The faculty of Alverno College are the primary architects, builders, and leaders of the College’s educational programs at all degree levels and, as such, exert profound influence on attainment of the College’s mission as well as on its spirit, community life and institutional vitality. Faculty participate in institutional governance through the Faculty Senate and as representatives on various college committees.

A full-time faculty member holds one of three traditional ranks—professor, associate professor, or assistant professor—ordinarily within a department of a school.

In addition to course-level instruction, full-time faculty members are expected to participate in School and institution-wide work maintaining and updating Alverno educational practices. In addition to duties as an Alverno educator, the position of full-time faculty member in the Joann McGrath School of Nursing and Health Professions (JMSNHP) requires participation in determining school directions, service on committees, participation in College activities, and participation in faculty meetings, College Institutes, JMSNHP faculty and committee meetings, and possibly performance of administrative duties.

Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Assistant professor: Master’s degree; Doctorate-level education (DNP or PhD) is preferred.

Associate professor: Earned doctorate, or appropriate terminal degree in those fields where the doctorate is not considered essential by the specific department or program and approved by the respective dean and the chief academic officer; recognized achievement in teaching; active participation in scholarship, including the creative arts as appropriate to one’s field; and service to the College and community.

Professor: Earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in those fields where the doctorate is not considered essential by the specific department or program and approved by the respective dean and the chief academic officer; acclaimed achievement in teaching; distinguished faculty leadership in such areas as scholarship, including the creative arts; and service to the College and community.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in clinical supervision or education of nursing students is preferred.
• Recent practical expertise is required, especially in long-term care, medical-surgical, and/or community-based environments. Experience in labor and delivery and/or pediatrics is a plus.
• Familiarity with ability-based curriculum is a plus.
• Current, unencumbered Arizona RN license is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of belonging.

Summary

Institutional Overview:

Alverno College is a private liberal arts college with an internationally acclaimed ability-based program and diverse student body. A Catholic College founded by the School Sisters of Saint Francis, we are dedicated to the undergraduate education of women while serving men and women in our adult and graduate programs. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We provide students with real-life, hands-on experiences in the classroom, clinical laboratory and practicum settings; study abroad opportunities; and in professional internships related to their major.

Alverno College is nationally recognized for its innovative, ability-based curriculum that emphasizes active learning, continuous feedback, and student development. Learn more about our academic programs at https://catalog.alverno.edu/.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, use instructional technology, and work in classroom, laboratory, and/or online learning environments. Laboratory instructors must be able to safely demonstrate and supervise laboratory activities in accordance with established safety procedures.

Applicant Accommodations

Alverno College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who require an accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview should contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.