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

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer OR Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor (FT) in the College of Nursing’s traditional BSN program to shape the future of nursing education. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure and visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring students, curriculum development, scholarship, and service within faculty governance and partnerships with

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or related field; BSN required if degree is non-nursing.
• Active Arizona RN license prior to start.
• Two years RN clinical experience.
• Evidence of teaching and clinical practice or systems leadership experience.
• Eligibility for Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Teach theoretical and clinical practice courses.
• Mentor students and support academic success.
• Evaluate student performance and contribute to curriculum.
• Participate in program planning and governance.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners.
• Engage in scholarship and publications.
• Perform service with faculty and students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical practice

Curriculum design

Program evaluation

Active learning

Education

Graduate degree in nursing or related field

BSN required if degree non-nursing

Tools

Online teaching tools

Nursing simulation software

Assessment tools

Job description

Posting Number req27050

Department College of Nursing

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

Medical Sub-Speciality

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!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please.

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

Rank to be determined by the college’s Faculty Appointment Promotion & Tenure (FAPT) Committee. All ranks:

• 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.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts
• Proof of Current RN Licensure
• Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3) Professional References

Rank: To be Determined

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

Target Hire Date:

Expected End Date:

Contact Information for Candidates: Lauren Acosta | [e-mail]

Open Date: 9/16/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents