Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical

University of Miami Health System; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System seeks a qualified Nurse Practitioner for a full-time faculty position in primary care. Applicants should hold a PhD, DNP, or an MSN, have Nurse Practitioner certification, and possess significant clinical experience. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and research collaboration. This role emphasizes health promotion and disease management within a dynamic academic environment in Coral Gables, Florida, with a commitment to impacting lives through education and service.

Qualifications

• PhD, DNP, Doctoral degree in Nursing or Masters in Nursing (MSN required).
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care specialty.
• Current and active APRN and RN license (or eligibility for licensure in Florida).
• A minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in primary care clinical practice.
• Experience teaching or precepting in graduate nursing education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct didactic, simulation, and clinical teaching.
• Participate in curriculum development and course evaluation activities.
• Pursue and collaborate in scholarship and research activities.
• Participate in community and academic service.
• Contribute to guidance of students’ scholarly projects.
• Participate in growth and development of primary care program goals.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner certification

Primary care specialty

Clinical teaching experience

Research publication

Education

PhD or DNP in Nursing or MSN

Job description

Primary Care Full-time Faculty Position

The University of Miami (UM) School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) seeks qualified Nurse Practitioner faculty in primary care for a full‑time position at the Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical rank.

The graduate primary care programs provide comprehensive clinical and didactic training with a focus on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Students benefit from diverse clinical rotation experiences throughout South Florida, supported by established partnerships with community‑based and healthcare organizations.

SONHS also features a fully equipped and operational 5‑story, 41,000‑square‑foot Simulation Hospital, a global destination for simulation‑based education, research, and service, replicating real‑world clinical and hospital environments.

UM is one of the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU)—a distinguished national organization comprised of only 3 percent of 4‑year universities in the United States. UM strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The mission of SONHS is to transform lives and health care through education, research, innovation, and service across the hemisphere. The School houses several notably ranked and accredited academic programs, including bachelor’s degrees in nursing science, public health, and the health sciences, as well as master’s programs, post‑master’s certificates, and doctoral programs, including the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science) and DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice).

Qualifications

• PhD, DNP, Doctoral degree in Nursing or Masters in Nursing (MSN required)
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in a primary care specialty (Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner)
• Current and active APRN and RN license (or eligibility for licensure in Florida)
• A minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in primary care clinical practice
• Experience teaching or precepting in graduate nursing education preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct didactic, simulation, and clinical teaching and provide academic and clinical advising to students in graduate primary care programs
• Participate in curriculum development, course coordination, and evaluation activities, including simulation and clinical learning experiences
• Pursue and collaborate in scholarship and research activities and publish in peer‑reviewed journals
• Participate in community and academic service, including maintaining and expanding clinical partnerships
• Contribute to the guidance of students’ scholarly projects and support their academic progression
• Participate in the growth and development of primary care program goals and objectives as an active faculty member

Applicants must apply online. Please include your letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three professional references. Applications for this position will be accepted until a candidate is identified.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Full time

Faculty