Adjunct Faculty, Rank DOQ

The University of Utah • Salt Lake, UT

9d

About The Position

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. Adjunct faculty are assigned to teach generalist and specialist content throughout College of Nursing programs (pre-licensure, RN-BS, MSN , DNP , PhD) on a semester-by-semester basis. 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, each mission being vital to one another and to our overall success. Diversity and inclusiveness, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students. The University of Utah is a PAC -12 institution located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. 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.

Requirements

• All adjunct faculty must hold a Master’s degree or higher
• Depending on the assigned teaching role and program, hold an active license to practice nursing (e.g., RN, APRN ) in the State of Utah.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating teaching and learning activities.
• Communicating student issues and/or concerns with directors and other member of College of Nursing leadership.
• Attending course-related faculty meetings.
• Providing input into course objectives, including updates, revisions and/or deletions.
• When applicable, maintaining optimal relationships with assigned clinical agencies.
• Following course syllabi and determining student learning objectives.
• Counseling students and maintains accurate records.
• Serving as a role model for students.
• Evaluating student performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees