Faculty Position - Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Job at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Position Information
School/College
School of Nursing
Title
Faculty Position - Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Open Tenure
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
The School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications and nominations for a full time ADULT/GERONTOLOGY ACUTE CARE NURSE PRACTITIONER faculty position that will teach in Graduate Clinical Programs.
The UAB School of Nursing’s legacy of leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice and evidenced in more than 20,000 alumni serving as expert clinicians, executive nurse leaders, deans and directors of nursing programs, nurse scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other professional leaders. The School is ranked in the top nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report and offers innovative baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, doctoral and post-doctoral programs. These include the state’s oldest and most honored PhD in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Nurse Anesthesia Pathway, a Dual DNP/PhD Pathway, a Graduate Clinical Nursing program that includes a MSN and a DNP, with more than 15 specialty and subspecialty tracks with dual degree options, advanced practice tracks in geriatrics, nursing and health care administration, and care transitions, among others; an Accelerated Master’s in Nursing Pathway for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than nursing, and other unique degree offerings. The UAB School of Nursing is designated a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for International Nursing, hosts a Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program and is one of the leading VA Nursing Academic Partnerships in the nation. Based at the state’s flagship Academic Health Science Center with the third largest public hospital in the nation, the School is a leader in collaborative science and home to the state’s only nursing-specific research initiative with a diverse funding portfolio supporting scholarship in health equity, oncology, palliative care, HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, occupational health, aging, among others, and faculty hold more than 70 appointments in university-wide research centers. The School also is home to state-of-the-art nursing simulation and skills laboratories with some of the most current technology in health care, providing interdisciplinary students, and faculty, hands-on clinical learning experiences to enhance skills development, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and clinical judgment.
Required Qualifications
Candidates for this faculty position with expertise as an Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner are encouraged to apply.
Rank, tenure, and salary are competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience. A doctoral degree in nursing is required. Candidates must hold active certification as an Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and possess an unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license (or are eligible for licensure) as an RN and an APRN in the state of Alabama. Faculty may elect different degrees of emphasis on the teaching, service, and scholarship components of the faculty role. This is not a remote position.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2124P
Open Date
05/15/2023
Close Date
06/30/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
EEO Statement
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from racial/ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Statement
The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
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