Professor of Practice of Nursing in Graduate Clinical Programs

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres, just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve, and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The School of Nursing at the University of Indianapolis is seeking applicants for a non-tenure-track Professor of Practice in the graduate clinical programs. This is a full-time, ten month faculty position with a start date of August 2020.

Teaching requirements will consist of clinical courses in the graduate programs. The normal teaching load is 27 semester hours per academic year. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the graduate clinical tracks. Applicants must hold a current, unencumbered license as an RN in the State of Indiana and must also hold a current, unencumbered license as an APRN (certified as FNP or AGNP) in the State of Indiana. Applicants must also hold a current position as an APRN in the State of Indiana. Successful candidates should also have demonstrated abilities toward scholarly activity in their fields to remain current. Service to the school, University and community are also requirements for the position.

The University of Indianapolis is a private, comprehensive university whose motto is “Education for Service.” Ranked in the top tier of Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report, the university is situated in the 12^th largest city in the United States, located on an attractive 65 acre urban campus in an area with an affordable cost of living. It is within a 10-minute drive of what Forbes magazine lists as one of “America’s Best Downtowns” where the potential for networking includes a rich social and intellectual confluence of professionals, artists, and cultural/educational events. Founded in 1902, UIndy has a home campus of nearly 6,000 students. Personal attention, small interactive classes, and flexible programming are the rule rather than the exception.

The ideal candidate would have DNP or PhD in nursing or related healthcare field. Minimum of three years clinical practice is required. Qualified candidates with Master’s degrees will be considered, provided they have significant professional clinical experience and are willing to obtain a terminal degree within 5 years of the date of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach 27 credit hours per academic year, primarily in graduate clinical tracks
• Provide service to the school, University and community

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, unencumbered license as an RN in the State of Indiana required
• Current, unencumbered license as an APRN (certified as FNP or AGNP) in the State of Indiana required
• Hold a current position as an APRN in the State of Indiana
• DNP or PhD in Nursing or related healthcare field, or Master’s degree in Nursing or related health care field with significant professional clinical experience willingness to obtain a terminal degree within 5 years of the date of hire required

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Free Parking
• Tuition Discount