Assistant/Associate Professor Adult Gero Acute Care NP/CNS

The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) is currently seeking a part-time doctorally-prepared Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health to contribute to the education of Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist Doctor of Nursing Practice students.

UMSON enrolls more than 2,000 students in its baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs. UMSON is part of the University of Maryland graduate professional campus that also includes the schools of medicine, dentistry, law, pharmacy, and social work. Its interdisciplinary graduate school has more than 40 programs in biosciences, law, and social work, and is one of the fastest growing biomedical research centers in the nation. The unique composition of the campus enables health professionals to address clinical care, public policy, and social issues through multidisciplinary research, scholarship, and community action. Its location in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C.-Annapolis triangle maximizes opportunities for collaboration with government agencies, health care institutions, and life science industries.

 UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.  

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Essential Functions:

Primary Responsibilities include Develop, organize, deliver, and evaluate advanced practice didactic and precepted practicum experiences in the acute care specialty. Evaluate student performance in clinical settings. Conduct site visits. Advise and mentor students. Engage Doctor of Nursing Practice students in evidence-based quality improvement projects. Collaborate with Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP/CNS faculty, preceptors, and external stakeholders. Assist with curricular revision and updates. Participate in a program of scholarship. Contribute to faculty governance Provide service to the school, university, and profession.

Education and Experience:

·         The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, or DNP).

·         Certification as an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and/or Clinical Nurse Specialist specialty is required.

·         Current license to practice in the State of Maryland or a compact state is required.

·         Advanced practice clinical experience in the acute care setting is required.

·         Prior graduate teaching experience is preferred.

·         This position requires face to face teaching and clinical site visits.