Adjunct Faculty Division of Health Systems and Science Across the Lifespan

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**Position/Rank** Adjunct Faculty-Division of Health Systems and Science Across the Lifespan

**Department** 00988 - HSSAL DIVISION

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Track** Non Tenure Track

**New Position to Begin** When filled

**Details**
**Adjunct Faculty Position**

**Division of Health Systems and Science Across the Lifespan**

**Rank Dependent on Qualifications**

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education.

Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Adjunct faculty are contracted to teach generalist and specialist content throughout College of Nursing programs (pre-licensure, RN-BS, MSN , DNP , PhD) and Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program ( GIP ) on a semester-by-semester basis.

**Qualifications:** All adjunct faculty must hold a Master’s degree or higher and, depending on the assigned teaching role and program, hold an active license to practice nursing (e.g., RN, APRN ) in the State of Utah.

Decisions about whether adjunct faculty are educationally and experientially prepared for an assigned teaching role are made on a case-by-case basis.

**Responsibilities:** The major function of adjunct faculty in the College of Nursing is student learning activities and evaluation, both individually and as a co-instructor.

Essential responsibilities and duties are dictated by the nature and requirements of individual courses that may include, but are not limited to:

1.

Coordinating teaching and learning activities.

2.

Communicating student issues and/or concerns with directors and other member of

College of Nursing leadership.

3.

Attending course-related faculty meetings.

4.

Providing input into course objectives, including updates, revisions and/or deletions.

5.

When applicable, maintaining optimal relationships with assigned clinical agencies.

6.

Following course syllabi and determining student learning objectives.

7.

Counseling students and maintaining accurate records.

8.

Serving as a role model for students.

9.

Evaluating student performance.

**The College of Nursing:** The CON is an integral part of University of Utah Health.

We are committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually improving individual and community health and quality of life.

We strive for excellence in

education, research, and clinical care, each mission being vital to one another and to our overall success.

Integrity, independent inquiry, and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students.

Please visit our website for more information about the College of Nursing.

**The University of Utah:** The University of Utah is a Big-12 institution located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains.

Please click the hyperlinks to learn more about the University of Utah, Faculty Careers at the University of Utah, and Living in Utah.

**Application and Inquiries:** Interested candidate should apply online at:

**https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187520**.

The application requires: **1)** curriculum vitae, **2)** cover letter, and **3)** two letters of recommendation from individuals _external_ to the University of Utah and U of U Health.

Please note that letters must be signed, dated and on letterhead.

The cover letter should

address the candidate’s commitment to clinical excellence, mentoring, and acceptance.

For additional information, please contact Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs Manager at

cami.zollinger@nurs.utah.edu, or Dr. Lauri Linder, Chair, Division of Health Systems and Science Across the Lifespan at**lauri.linder@nurs.utah.edu**.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.

The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

**EEO/Non-Discrimination Information**
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA).

More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

**Notice**
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”).

To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position.

Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire.

Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University’s Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

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**Special Instructions for Candidates**

**Open Date** 08/26/2025

**Close Date**

**Open Until Filled** Yes

**Requisition Number** PRN03888F

**Type** Faculty

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