Career Track Faculty, BSN (Tucson) (Part-Time)

Phase2 Technology; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona in Tucson is seeking a Part-Time Career-Track Faculty member for the BSN program. The role involves teaching theoretical and clinical courses, mentoring students, and maintaining a values-driven learning environment on campus.

Responsibilities include curriculum development, program planning, and collaboration with clinical partners to strengthen education and practice. The position offers benefits with open governance and potential for career-track advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or related field (BSN required if degree is non-nursing).
• Two years of clinical RN experience providing direct patient care.
• Evidence of teaching and clinical practice or systems leadership experience, through certification, or equivalent preparation.
• Provide evidence/receipt of an active Arizona RN License prior to first day of employment with College of Nursing.
• Maintain own license, immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card from AZDPS.

Responsibilities

• Teach and guide students in theoretical and clinical practice courses within assigned program.
• Mentor students to support their academic success and professional growth.
• Create and maintain a positive, nursing values-driven learning environment.
• Evaluate student performance and contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
• Engage in program planning and assessment through faculty governance and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to strengthen academic-practice relationships.
• Ensure compliance with program, college, and clinical site policies.

Education

Graduate degree in nursing or related field

Doctoral degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Career Track Faculty, BSN (Tucson) (Part-Time)

Posting Number: req27050

Department: College of Nursing

Department Website Link: https://nursing.arizona.edu/

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Join our nationally ranked, CCNE-accredited pre-licensure nursing program as a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer OR Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor (FT) and help shape the future of nursing education. We're seeking passionate nurses for our traditional BSN program who are committed to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

Duties & Responsibilities

Teaching:

• Teach and guide students in theoretical and clinical practice courses within assigned program.
• Mentor students to support their academic success and professional growth.
• Create and maintain a positive, nursing values-driven learning environment.
• Evaluate student performance and contribute to ongoing curriculum development.
• Engage in program planning and assessment through faculty governance and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to strengthen academic-practice relationships.
• Ensure compliance with program, college, and clinical site policies.

Scholarship:

• Maintain clinical proficiency through direct or indirect practice.
• Develop academic excellence through practice-relevant inquiry and knowledge dissemination via publications and presentations.
• Contribute to grant efforts supporting student education and training.

Service:

• Engage with faculty, the administrative leadership team, and students in furthering the mission and goals of the College of Nursing.
• Participate in special projects and faculty governance activities, as needed.

There may be additional duties assigned as they relate to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or a related field (must have a BSN, if graduate degree is non-nursing).
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as RN providing direct patient care.
• Evidence of teaching and clinical practice or systems leadership experience, through certification, or equivalent preparation.
• Provide evidence/receipt of an active Arizona RN License prior to first day of employment with College of Nursing.
• Maintain own license, immunizations, CPR, and other agency or College requirements and provide evidence of current status.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card from AZDPS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field (required for professorial track).
• Experience teaching nursing fundamentals, health assessment, or pediatric nursing in entry-to-practice nursing programs.
• Recent direct or indirect nursing practice.
• Experience in nursing simulation and student instruction.
• Experience in curriculum design, program evaluation, and active learning methods.
• Proficient in curriculum design, program evaluation, and active learning methods.
• Certified by a nationally recognized credentialing agency.
• Experience with online teaching methodologies.

Other Details

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 20

Job FTE: 0.5

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Lauren Acosta | [e-mail]

Hiring Details

Open Date: 9/16/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents.

Security Awareness

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [e-mail].