Associate Faculty – Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Health Assessment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in alignment with University learning objectives and course outlines.

• Present course content, learning activities, and student assessments utilizing up-to-date course materials.

• Provide additional insights and experiences that link course concepts to real-life applications.

• Ensure class materials are accessible in a timely manner.

• Maintain an active presence in the online classroom and respond swiftly to student inquiries.

• Foster a supportive learning atmosphere and address any academic challenges faced by students.

• Mentor and coach students while identifying further learning resources.

• Supervise clinical, practicum, and mentorship experiences as needed.

• Participate in faculty meetings and University events, such as graduations.

• Stay updated with course modifications and instructional standards.

• Enhance professional and technical knowledge through employment, certifications, conferences, publications, networks, and professional organizations.

• Teach and perform related duties online while maintaining active faculty status and adapting to changes in University technology.

• Undertake other responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Doctorate in Nursing Science, Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD in Nursing, or a qualifying Medical Physician degree; OR a doctorate in any field along with a Master’s degree in Nursing; OR a Master’s degree in Nursing.

• The degree must be obtained from a regionally accredited institution.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) and/or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS).

• A minimum of 2 years of recent experience within the last 5 years.

• Active, unencumbered, or unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona or Multistate.

• Current Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification.

• Active national certification as a Family, Women's Health Care, or OBGYN Nurse Practitioner, or Nurse Midwife.

• Medical Physicians must possess a current unencumbered or unrestricted license to practice.

• Acceptable professional positions include NP, Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), Medical Physician, or DO with experience in women’s health practice.

• Annual scholarship record that meets UOPX’s scholarship engagement criteria.

• Understanding of adult education teaching and learning theories.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in technology, including Microsoft Suite applications.

• Ability to project a professional image and represent the University appropriately.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Recognition program.

• Access to learning and development resources.

• Tuition vouchers available for employees and eligible family members.

• Participation in a 401(k) plan.

• Competitive tuition assistance for qualified dependents.

• Paid time off benefits.