Description

Career-line Faculty Positions

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

The University of Utah College of Nursing (CON) seeks experienced adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) and neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) Career Line faculty members who will teach in the AGACNP and NNP specialty tracks of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program. These are full time positions with 0.20 – 0.40 FTE dedicated to teaching and service within the specialty track. Clinical practice time may be negotiated at the applicant’s current work site or in a different setting depending on practice need and site availability.

Principal Functions and Responsibilities: The CON seeks individuals with expertise in AGACNP and NNP education. Specific teaching responsibilities may include teaching didactic content in classroom and/or online settings, supervising students in clinical settings, and supervising students in the DNP scholarly project series. Specific teaching assignments will depend upon the candidate’s teaching experience, clinical background, certifications, and teaching needs within the College. Faculty will be expected to contribute to program development, write or revise curriculum, serve on college committees, and participate in professional activities/service. Development of clinically focused scholarship is expected for retention and academic promotion.

Criteria: Candidates must hold a doctor of nursing practice degree from an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a current Utah APRN license with prescriptive authority or be qualified for licensure in the State of Utah. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. National certification as an AGACNP or NNP is also required. Teaching experience, including teaching in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings, is preferred. Relevant health care experience, including established clinical expertise in adult/gerontology acute care or neonatal nursing and strong organizational, and communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and other members of the health care and academic team are essential. Applicants must be willing to reside in the state of Utah, and work on-site at the College of Nursing and/or at health care facilities in the Salt Lake Valley.

The College of Nursing: The CON is an integral part of University of Utah Health. We are committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually improving individual and community health and quality of life. We strive for excellence in education, research, and clinical care, with each mission being vital to the others and to our overall success. Diversity and inclusiveness, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students. Please visit the College of Nursing website to learn more about the College.

The University of Utah: The University of Utah is a PAC-12 institution located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. Please visit the following webpages for more information about the University of Utah, Faculty Careers at the University of Utah, and Living in Utah.

Application and Inquiries: Interested candidate should apply online at  https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/145643.

The application requires: 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter 3) teaching philosophy, including attention to diversity, and 4) three letters of recommendation from individuals external to the University of Utah and U of U Health. Please note that letters must be signed, dated, and on letterhead. For additional information, please contact Dr. John Nerges, Career Line Search Committee Chair at john.nerges@nurs.utah.edu or Cami Palo, Faculty Affairs Manager at cami.palo@nurs.utah.edu.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. 

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu   
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ 
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu or call 801-581-2300.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a doctor of nursing practice degree from an accredited college or school of nursing and hold a current Utah APRN license with prescriptive authority or be qualified for licensure in the State of Utah. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact state. National certification as an AGACNP or NNP is also required. Teaching experience, including teaching in classroom, clinical, and simulation settings, is preferred. Relevant health care experience, including established clinical expertise in adult/gerontology acute care or neonatal nursing and strong organizational, and communication skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with patients and other members of the health care and academic team are essential. Applicants must be willing to reside in the state of Utah, and work on-site at the College of Nursing and/or at health care facilities in the Salt Lake Valley.