Faculty - Pediatrics Lab/Clinical - College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. We have launched an Accelerated BSN program in Albuquerque, join us! Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is seeking an Immediate Full-Time Faculty Member for Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting‑edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in the discipline.
• Reinforce didactic content and teach in the context of the 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.
• Maintain 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 and the pillars of the University.
• Travel to student clinical sites in the greater Albuquerque area to directly observe student performance.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ recent work experience in pediatric nursing.
• Active, current and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of New Mexico 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.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
• We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community.

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 including tuition package.

Schedule

40 hours per week – Lab hours Monday‑Friday 8 am to 5 pm; clinical rotations to be determined (TBD).

Location

Site: 6200 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM.