CLINICAL EDUCATOR

How to Apply

Submission Requirements:
The confidential review of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the positions are filled.

A cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, copy of current license(s), evidence of teaching and clinical practice, three (3) letters of recommendation, copy of degree, and three (3) to five (5) publications/scholarly products should be submitted via US postal mail to: University of Michigan, School of Nursing, Office of Human Resources, 400 N. Ingalls, Suite 1349, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5482.

Questions or electronic application materials may be addressed to snrecruitment@umich.edu. Please reference Job ID # 63326 in all correspondence.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan School of Nursing seeks individuals for clinical track faculty positions in a new educational approach to integrate education, practice and research, the Clinical Initiative on Excellence. These exciting positions require innovative thinking and actualizing a model that fosters integration of faculty from the School of Nursing with our colleagues at the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS). These positions are full-time in the School of Nursing on the clinical track faculty and fully embedded at UMHS working with students and staff in practice.

Market Title: Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor (dependant on qualifications)
Unit/Department: School of Nursing in collaboration with the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS)
Salary Range: Minimum $72,000 - dependant on professorial rank and qualifications These are full-time, 9-months appointments (normally September through May). Positions to be filled as early as January 2012.
Reports to: Associate Dean, School of Nursing, Office of Academic Affairs for core clinical education responsibilities; Division Chair for academic appointment and general faculty responsibilities and the CNO or designee at UMHS for practice effort

General Description:
The University of Michigan, School of Nursing seeks clinicians who are doctorally prepared and have demonstrated a high level of competence in advanced clinical practice to serve as clinical educators for 2012-2013. The clinical educators hired will be full-time members of the School of Nursing on the clinical track faculty and fully embedded at the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) working with students and staff in practice.

Responsibilities*

We are soliciting applications from experienced clinicians who want to blend teaching, practice and scholarship. Applicants will be considered for all market titles listed above, depending on experience and scholarly productivity. Applicants must have demonstrated expertise in the advanced clinical practice role. Diversity is highly valued and applications from members of groups underrepresented in nursing are encouraged.

Required Qualifications*

Qualifications (dependant on market title):
* Doctorate in nursing or highly related field required
* A current Michigan nursing license.
* Demonstrate high level competence in advanced clinical practice
* Demonstrate excellent communication, networking and relationship building skills
* Desire work that engages in the educational mission, with progressive successful mastery of teaching skills, and developing scholarly activities
Additional qualifications dependant on professorial rank:
* A record of scholarly attainment in the area of advanced practice nursing including publications, evidence-based practice guidelines and other forms of scholarship.
* A reputation among colleagues for outstanding achievements and recognized contributions in their field of expertise.
* An admirable record of academic, professional and community service.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

Additional Information

The University of Michigan is a world-class research institution. The School of Nursing offers a range of accredited educational programs and is consistently ranked among the top schools of nursing in the country. The University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) excels in medical education, patient care and research. UMHS is an award-winning health care system and premier academic medical center. Please visit our websites at www.nursing.umich.edu and www.med.umich.edu. Together we have built a strong community partnership.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.