Clinical Associate/Instructor

Hiring Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1015964

Posting Close Date: February 15, 2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Job Summary/Description:
The College of Nursing at the University of Illinois Chicago is one of the premier nursing schools in the nation, with four-degree programs ranked in the top 15 by U.S. News & World Report and a research enterprise ranked No. 7 for NIH funding among U.S. nursing schools. Our mission is to transform health, healthcare and policy through knowledge generation and translation, and also through education of future nurse leaders from diverse backgrounds. More than 1,500 students are enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs at six Illinois campuses: Chicago, Peoria, Rockford, Quad Cities, Springfield and Urbana. We count among our current and emeriti faculty: eight members of the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame; 31 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN); and six former deans and professors named “Living Legends” of the AAN. All this at the University of Illinois Chicago, which has seven times received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Learn more at nursing.uic.edu.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Nursing invites exceptional and promising nurse leaders to apply for part-time and full-time Clinical Associate/Instructor positions in the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Teaching: Clinical Associate/Instructor faculty participate in teaching at the undergraduate level. Undergraduate teaching consists of traditional classroom lectures, seminars, distance learning and small groups for clinical instruction.

• Participation in scholarly teaching/learning activities (e.g., developing evidence-based learning objectives and tools).

· Clinical supervision or guidance of students, acting as a role model or clinical preceptor.

Scholarship/Research: Nursing scholarship and research span broad content areas, diverse research designs and methodological strategies, including those associated with the biological and social sciences as well as the humanities.

• Utilization of research in clinical practice.
• Evidence of scholarly activities (e.g., presentations, publications, guideline development).
• Practice related publications.
• Support and participation in research activities.

Practice/Service: Clinical Associate/Instructor faculty may contribute to the service mission of the university commensurate with their percent of time allocated to the College. Service activities are conducted in a culturally safe and appropriate manner that demonstrate value for the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Participation may include service at local, regional, national and international level.

• Membership in professional organizations.
• Participates in clinical practice committees.
• Clinical practice in area of specialization.
• Certification in area of specialization.
• Has held advanced clinical practice positions (e.g. clinical specialist, manager, nurse practitioner in a healthcare agency.

We value diversity and demonstrate this commitment through a variety of initiatives. We encourage individuals from historically under-represented groups to apply. Visit our website to learn more about us at: https://nursing.uic.edu/about/academic-departments/biobehavioral-nursing-science/

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum education is a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN); however, a doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP) is preferred or related sciences by the time of appointment and at least two years of clinical experience. Teaching experience in health professions preferred. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP board certified preferred. Candidate should be licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois or be eligible for an Illinois license.
Applicant’s rank (Clinical Associate or Clinical Instructor) and salary will be commensurate with experience and education.
How to Apply:
Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. For fullest consideration, please complete an electronic application, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, nursing licenses, minimum of three professional references and transcripts for graduate degrees by January 3, 2023.
Questions regarding the search may be directed to Susan Dunn, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Associate Professor at sdunn01@uic.edu.

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