Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor - Irvine, United States - University of California - Irvine

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Position overview

Application Window

Open date: November 21, 2023

Most recent review date: Monday, Apr 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is seeking stellar applicants for the position of Health Sciences Clinical Professor at the Assistant or Associate rank to teach within the new multicampus UC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Certificate Program. Successful candidates will be responsible for various aspects of the UC PMHNP Certificate Program, including teaching in the postgraduate certificate program, serving as the lead faculty member for UC Irvine's Southern California region, serving as part of the program's leadership group, and engaging in developing and recruiting clinical training partnerships for PMHNP students within UC Irvine's catchment area.

The University of California (UC) PMHNP Certificate Program will be operated and managed by the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis and will be offered through an innovative multicampus collaboration with all other UC Schools of Nursing: UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, UCLA School of Nursing and the UCSF School of Nursing. The four Schools of Nursing are committed to expanding the psychiatric mental health workforce needs of the State of California, particularly in the most rural and underserved regions of the state.

This professor opportunity is a hybrid position requiring occasional travel to the Irvine, CA home office for program immersion opportunities and/or planning, training, and programmatic activities. If candidates does not live in the Irvine region, they must be able to travel to the Irvine area for all in-person events and experiences. Regardless of a candidate's location, all applicants must meet all State of California licensure, board-certification, and experience requirements needed to successfully practice within the state. Candidates must also be familiar with California nursing scope of practice policies, requirements, and procedures for PMHNPs and be familiar with the geographic regions and needs of the state.

Responsibilities include working in collaboration with program lead faculty from the other three School of Nursing partner schools, as well as the Program Director at UC Davis, to ensure quality program curriculum and instruction in the didactic phase of the program. Duties include course management, teaching, skills labs, student advisement, and student formative and summative evaluation. This candidate will assist in designing and executing a state-wide ambassador program (with other campuses) for interprofessional champions to help others understand the PMHNP role and help set an innovative model of collaboration rather than competition. Responsibilities may also include participation in student remediation, test writing and analysis, program admissions, accreditation processes, program assessment, and serving on multi-campus committees essential to the PMHNP certificate program and school's functioning.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: Candidates must meet the following requirements:

* Doctorally prepared (DNP, PhD or EDD) in nursing or related field required

* Current National Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse

Practitioner

* Current and unobstructed California RN license is required

* Current and unobstructed California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License

* American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Provider Certification

* Minimum two years of nursing instruction and simulation experience

* Minimum two years of experience in clinical nursing practice

* Minimum of two years of full-time practice as a nurse practitioner

* Knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology,

curriculum development, evaluations, or willingness to plan for acquisition of

these skills no later than the first year of teaching.

* Teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs

* Evidence of self-development through participation in continuing education

offerings, advanced study, scholarly pursuit, and/or professional and clinical

activities

* Willingness to uphold and fulfill the mission, vision and values of the UCI Sue &

Bill Gross School of Nursing

* Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position

* Experientially qualified to provide leadership to the program

* Experience working with diverse populations

Successful candidates will value the school's mission and core values, and will support the university's commitment to community service, equitable care for all, strategic planning and the intellectual and professional development of all students.

Candidates must show evidence of collaborative interdisciplinary partnerships that advance the science of improving health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities, and of teaching the next generation of nursing professionals. Qualified applicants must have the demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of colleagues and to teach and mentor a diverse student body.

DUTIES: Teaching and mentoring in the UC PMHNP Certificate Program.

Application instructions and details of the positions can be found at

Information about the School of Nursing can be found at

CAMPUS INFORMATION

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

ABOUT THE SUE & BILL GROSS SCHOOL OF NURSING

The School of Nursing is distinguished by its community-based approach to promoting, improving, and sustaining health and wellness throughout the community. The School is committed to attracting diverse and stellar faculty to advance the School's mission and vision. Ranked as one of the top 50 in research funding, the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing is dedicated to advancing evidence-based clinical practice and the discipline of Nursing through scholarly research, education, and practice. The School of Nursing offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degrees in Nursing Science. Many opportunities exist for collaboration with the campus community and the diverse Orange County community. The School of Nursing is one of four academic units in the College of Health Sciences which includes a School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Program in Public Health. With these units, along with the UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing is pioneering a team-based, interprofessional model of research, education and patient-centered care for the 21st century.

UC Irvine is part of the premier public university system in the world. UCI is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), is ranked as a top-10 public university by U.S. News and World Report. Located in sunny Orange County, CA, UC Irvine is 15 minutes from the beach and an hour from both metropolitan Los Angeles and scenic mountain environments. Irvine is ranked one of the safest cities in the US.

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Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD, DNP, or EdD, and have a current National Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), current and unobstructed California RN license, and current and unobstructed California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing License. Applicants should possess excellent oral and written communication, and clinical skills. Experience with clinical and didactic teaching in psychiatric/mental health nursing, and evidence of scholarly activities.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Research (Optional)

• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.

• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.

• Teaching Evaluations - 3-5 of your most recent Teaching Evaluations

• Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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