Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position has been filled : Review of

applications will begin immediately.

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The College of Nursing is searching for a faculty member with experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to begin in Fall 2026.

Basic Functions :

The College of Nursing (CON) is committed to excellence in teaching, scientific inquiry, and knowledge development. We are seeking a faculty member who will embrace our new college tagline, "Nurse leaders transforming well-being and the environment," and who has a strong record of clinical expertise that supports our mission. Our mission is to prepare nurses to excel as outstanding and compassionate clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health and healthcare of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally. The successful candidate will have an appointment with the College of Nursing with primary responsibilities in clinical teaching, with possible classroom teaching, at the undergraduate and graduate levels as appropriate. The candidate will be expected to oversee clinical placement and faculty / preceptors associated with specialty course work, participate in student advising and service to the college, and contribute to scholarly activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Contribute as appropriate to the university's undergraduate and graduate teaching missions by teaching courses and mentoring students for the college.

Contribute to scholarship.

Service as an advisor, mentor, and professional role model to students.

Service to the college, university, and professional organizations.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Perform other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions :

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Qualifications

Required : 1. Ph.D. or DNP degree at the time of appointment.

2. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

3. Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.

4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

5. Clinical expertise in nursing.

6. Eligible for RN and / or NP licensure in Rhode Island.

7. National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups / populations.

Preferred :

1. Clinical expertise in the area of Family Nurse Practitioner.

2. Demonstrated experience in clinical and classroom teaching.

3. Evidence and potential for clinical scholarship.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Union : AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status : Full-time, Limited, Non-tenure-track, Academic Year

Department : Dean Nursing

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application :

(#1) Cover letter / Letter of Intent.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

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Note : Letters of reference upon request

Position Number : 106060

Posting Number : F00431

Posting Date : 09 / 23 / 2024

Closing Date :

Open Until Filled : Yes

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.uri.edu / postings / 15756

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