School of Nursing - Instructor - Adult Health (ACCC)

University-of-Alabama,-Birmingha; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time Adult Health Nursing Instructor to teach in undergraduate and pre-licensure programs in Birmingham, Alabama.

Candidates hold a master’s degree in nursing; RN licensure in Alabama is required or eligible. Doctorate preferred. This is not a remote position, with salary competitive and commensurate with rank and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Unencumbered RN license in Alabama or eligible for licensure in Alabama.
• Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Undergraduate/Pre-Licensure Programs.
• Support student learning and clinical practice integration.

Skills

Adult health nursing

Acute/critical care experience

Education

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Doctorate (PhD/DNP) preferred

Job description

School of Nursing - Instructor - Adult Health (ACCC)

Title School of Nursing - Instructor - Adult Health (ACCC)

Assignment Category

Assignment Category Full-Time

Rank

Rank Instructor

Payroll Status

Payroll Status Faculty 12

Job Description

The School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications and nominations for a full time Adult Health Nursing Instructor position that will teach in the Undergraduate/Pre-Licensure Programs.

Candidates for this faculty position with expertise in adult health nursing are encouraged to apply. Acute care or critical care experience preferred. A minimum of a master’s degree in nursing is required; a doctorate is preferred. Candidates must hold an unencumbered RN license in the state of Alabama, or be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama. Salary competitive and commensurate with the instructor rank and professional background and experience. This is not a remote position.

The UAB School of Nursing’s legacy of leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice and evidenced in more than 22,000 alumni serving as expert clinicians, executive nurse leaders, deans and directors of nursing programs, nurse scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other professional leaders. The School is ranked in the top nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report and offers innovative baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral programs. These include the state’s oldest and most honored PhD in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Nurse Anesthesia Pathway, a Dual DNP /PhD Pathway, a Graduate Clinical Nursing program that includes a MSN and a DNP , with more than 15 specialty and subspecialty tracks with dual degree options, advanced practice tracks in geriatrics, nursing and health care administration, and care transitions, among others; an Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Pathway for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, and other unique degree offerings. The UAB School of Nursing is designated a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for International Nursing, hosts a Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program and is one of the leading VA Nursing Academic Partnerships in the nation. Based at the state’s flagship Academic Health Science Center with the third largest public hospital in the nation, the School is a leader in collaborative science and home to the state’s only nursing-specific research initiative with a diverse funding portfolio supporting scholarship in health equity, oncology, palliative care, HIV / AIDS , pediatrics, occupational health, aging, among others, and faculty hold more than 70 appointments in university-wide research centers. The School also is home to state-of-the-art nursing simulation and skills laboratories with some of the most current technology in health care, providing interdisciplinary students, and faculty, hands-on clinical learning experiences to enhance skills development, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and clinical judgment.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a master’s degree in nursing is required. Candidates must hold an unencumbered RN license in the state of Alabama or be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Alabama.

Preferred Qualifications

Acute care or critical care experience preferred. A doctorate in nursing is preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Special Instructions to Applicants

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

A pre-employment drug screen is performed on candidates selected for employment.

About University of Alabama at Birmingham

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• * Do you have a Master of Nursing?
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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

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UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .