Open Rank of Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner

The faculty and staff of the University of New Mexico College of Nursing welcome you to a tradition of excellence in nursing research education and clinical practice. We strive to be the very best in quality and innovation within an academic environment. Our focus is on building evidence for effective practice and translating that evidence-based knowledge to practice and policy environments.

We are currently recruiting a faculty member for a graduate nursing faculty position. The primary focus is teaching conceptual content for Family Nurse Practitioner FNP or equivalent scope and Doctor of Nursing Practice courses. This is a full-time 12-month appointment. The selected applicant must commit to living in Albuquerque metropolitan statistical area.

The incoming faculty will teach and maintain an active New Mexico APRN License and National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. The combination of teaching and clinical experience is a fundamental component of our educational mission. Responsibilities may include:

• Classroom online and simulation lab teaching • Mentoring • Advising • Precepting students • Travel to perform site visits, which may include rural locations • Assisting with student oversight • Scholarships • Service and participation in program activities and committees to ensure stated program goals are achieved

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15 of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, masters, post-masters, and doctoral programs.

Program Offerings

Program offerings include the states premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, masters and post-masters programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators, and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our Faculty

Our faculty engage in innovative research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the healthcare needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry.

Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico is New Mexicos flagship R1 research-intensive institution, occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences (HS) which includes New Mexicos only Level-1 Trauma Center.

The HS provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HS is known for innovative research with more than $165 million in extramural research funding. The HS has an established NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas.

The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.