Faculty - Pediatrics Clinical - College of Nursing

About the role

Grand Canyon University is one of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning, an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian university. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is seeking an immediate full‑time faculty member for pediatrics. As a full‑time faculty member, you will provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting‑edge technologies, and industry trends reflecting advancements in the discipline. The university is especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of its academic community. The home base for this position is located at the W. Valley ABSN site (2600 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix), and the role requires daily travel within the greater Phoenix area to directly observe student performance during scheduled clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce didactic content and teach in the context of clinical and lab application of knowledge and skills related to pre‑licensure nursing.
• Collaborate with content area faculty to provide expert evaluation and documentation of student progress toward clinical and lab objectives.
• Participate in grading written and clinical/lab performance check‑offs.
• Preserve lines of communication with program faculty and director, including attendance at select faculty meetings.
• Remain current with new trends and developments in the specific field of nursing practice.
• Maintain compliance with requirements for program accreditation.
• Uphold the tenets of nursing as a holistic profession as well as the pillars of the University.
• Requires travel to student clinical sites to directly observe student performance.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience in pediatrics clinical nursing.
• Active, current, and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Arizona or a compact state.
• Prior teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.
• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications).
• Must successfully pass a drug test.
• Participation in and/or support of the university program in all areas, demonstrating congruence with the institution’s philosophy and direction, and service to the community.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU‑sponsored events.
• Education tuition discount program for full‑time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.
• Full benefits portfolio including tuition package.

Schedule

Schedule: 3 12‑hour clinical rotations per week, with remaining weekly hours completed in the lab as needed.