About This Career Path
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Education & Training
Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students.
Education & Training Industry
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Average
$74,240
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$60,410
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$63,670
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$101,350
ANNUAL
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Supporting Programs
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
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Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
02
Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
03
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
04
Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
05
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
06
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
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Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
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Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals.
09
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
10
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Expression
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
Assistant Professor of Practice, Construction Management
Location: Civil Eng, Const Mgt & Env Eng
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608234
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/
About NAU
Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU's faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.
Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.
For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the https://in.nau.edu/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion/.
About the Department/College
The Department of Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Environmental Engineering (CECMEE), within the Steve Sanghi College of Engineering is comprised of twenty-one full-time faculty. We provide students with a well-rounded, personalized, education in civil engineering, environmental engineering, and construction management; with an emphasis on producing baccalaureate students who are fully prepared for professional practice upon graduation. The Department offers bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering, environmental engineering, project management, and construction management. Our Mission is “to create the next generation of ethical, work-ready, high-performance construction and civil and environmental engineering professionals.”
The Construction Management (CM) Program serves 348 undergraduate students and is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. The Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering Programs (CENE) jointly serve 313 undergraduate and 22 graduate students and are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
The CM Program receives substantial industry support, allowing us to tap into a broad range of expertise. The Generation Next Sponsorship program provides external funding for faculty development and travel; curriculum improvements; and student competitions and field trips. This industry support also allows us to offer the Construct for Practice (C4P) lab, which is a hands-on academic experience that differentiates our program from the competition. Our faculty includes recognized and award-winning teachers who have extensive construction and management experience.
About the Position
We seek candidates with a passion for teaching undergraduate students who have recent and relevant domestic construction and/or engineering industry experiences. The primary duties will be in-person classroom teaching in the Construction Management Program, with options to teach in the Civil Engineering Program depending on qualifications and departmental needs.
The successful candidate will be hired as a full-time, non-tenure track, benefit-eligible Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a nine-month academic year position which will start in the Fall of 2025 on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus.
This is a renewable position pending satisfactory job performance, availability of funding, and program need. Construction Management faculty are eligible to apply for funds from our Friends of Faculty Endowment for travel and professional development support.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Teach four classes each semester in areas based on qualifications, in areas including, but not limited to:
• Geotechnical engineering
• Infrastructure
• Project management and control
• Construction project estimating and scheduling
• Building systems
• Construction materials, means and methods
• Construction documentation (plan reading)
• Manage courses using online Learning Management System (LMS)
• Service to department, university and profession
• Curriculum Development
• Maintenance of professional currency, relevance and certification
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree in relevant field (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture) or
• Master of Business Administration and Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field)
• 5 years of domestic construction and/or engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Construction and/or engineering experience
• Teaching experience and/or training
• Geotechnical and/or Infrastructure experience
• Industry certifications and/or professional registration
• Scholarly, creative, and/or professional achievements
• Doctorate degree by date of appointment
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of the Architecture/Engineering/Construction Industry
• Expertise in content areas related to the position
• Ability to:
• teach in the classroom setting
• work independently
• manage courses using online learning management system (LMS)
• work as part of a team
• mentor students
• Knowledge of the Architecture/Engineering/Construction Industry
• Expertise in content areas related to the position
• Ability to
• teach in the classroom setting
• work independently
• manage courses using online learning management system (LMS)
• work as part of a team
• mentor students
Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/conditions-of-faculty-service/. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Pre-Employment Check
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Submit Your Application
Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before February 17, 2025 will receive full consideration.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description (if viewing this position through the NAU HR website). Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to http://nau.jobs, follow the 'Current Openings' link, locate vacancy 608234, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.
Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
• a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
• a curriculum vitae; and
• names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents.
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5940341
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Education
Full Time
Assistant Professor, Wildlife Biology
Location: Biological Sciences
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608239
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/
About NAU
Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU's faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.
Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.
For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the https://in.nau.edu/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion/.
About the Department/College
The Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University serves more than 2,500 undergraduate majors across six bachelor-degree programs. The department has more than 100 students enrolled in graduate programs, both at the MS and PhD levels. With a strong tradition of teacher-scholars, the Department of Biological Sciences has research strengths in many areas of Biology, including Physiology, Ecology, Evolution, and Ecosystems Science, and Microbiology. Located in Flagstaff, Arizona at an elevation of 7,000 feet, Northern Arizona University allows unparalleled access to a variety of life zones and ecosystems on the Colorado Plateau. The department has a Vertebrate Collection, that is a primarily a teaching collection.
About the Position
Individuals are invited to apply for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology/Organismal Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University (NAU). We are seeking an individual with the expertise to teach courses in our Wildlife Management Certificate, oversee the vertebrate collection, and with related research interests in Wildlife Biology/Organismal Biology. This position starts on August 2025 and is a 9 month tenure-track faculty position.
Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the BS, MS, and PhD programs in the Biological Sciences through teaching undergraduate and graduate-level classes in biology, for an example: wildlife management, conservation biology, animal behavior, ornithology, mammalogy, and/or herpetology. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to effective undergraduate teaching utilizing inclusive, data-driven pedagogies.
Candidates should also exhibit an ability to establish an active and welcoming research program that centers around the mentoring of NAU undergraduate and graduate students that leads to peer-reviewed publications and extramural funding from state and federal agencies.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to engage in outreach to agencies and tribes to promote the university's mission and values, and serve on department, college, and university committees as fitting a tenure-track position.
Responsibilities Include:
• offer existing and new classes in the Department of Biological Sciences and in support of the Wildlife Certificate;
• serve as supervisor of the Vertebrate Collection and potential expansion;
• develop a research program in Biology;
• obtain external funding to support research and the Vertebrate Collection;
• participate in service for the department, college, university, and discipline.
This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
Minimum Qualifications
• PhD with a research emphasis in Wildlife Biology or Organismal Biology, specifically mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, or a combination of those fields by the date of appointment.
• At least two semesters of teaching at the college/university level inclusive of teaching as a graduate student.
Preferred Qualifications
• At least one year of postdoctoral research experience or commensurate research experience.
• Previous experience with collecting, preparing, preserving, and curation of specimens in natural history collections, ideally with diverse vertebrate taxa.
• Previous experience in field-based wildlife biology and requisite permits, including vertebrate handling permits, collecting permits, and export/import permits, ideally with diverse vertebrate taxa.
• Demonstrated experience working with academic and institutional colleagues including state, federal, and tribal agencies.
• Experience in student research mentorship.
• Obtained extramural funding for research, training, or facilities.
• Evidence of research success in the form of publications.
Compensation & Benefits
Anticipated salary range is $70,000 to $70,850. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/conditions-of-faculty-service/. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Pre-Employment Check
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Submit Your Application
Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before February 17, 2025 will receive full consideration.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description (if viewing this position through the NAU HR website). Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to http://nau.jobs, follow the 'Current Openings' link, locate vacancy 608239, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.
Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
• a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
• a curriculum vitae; and
• names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5940344
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Education
Full Time
**Overview**
Hello humankindness (https://hellohumankindness.org/)
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (http://phoenix.gov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (https://www.barrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (https://www.dignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (https://www.ivybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (https://www.supportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.
_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.
St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (http://www.bestcompaniesaz.com/) .
Look for us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DignityHealthStJosephsHospitalMedicalCenter) and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DignityHealthAZ) .
_For the health of our community ... we are proud_ _to be_ _a tobacco-free campus._
**Responsibilities**
St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center and the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) have consistently been recognized for clinical and research excellence in an academic medical center setting and for the high quality of patient and employee experiences in the organizations. Laboratory-based research and patient-oriented clinical studies have international stature and often involve extensive collaborations with academic and industry partners regionally nationally and globally. There are educational experiences at secondary school undergraduate graduate and post-graduate levels. Administrative functions ensure that there is safe ethical and responsible conduct of research and facilitate research management and interfaces with other units in the Hospital and Institute. Opportunities exist to become part of this unique and dynamic enterprise.
JOIN US NOW as we are seeking a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE to join our Research Department to initiate and conduct research.
The Manfredsson laboratory at Barrow Neurological Institute is currently hiring several highly motivated Research Faculty within the areas of gene therapy neurodegeneration and electrophysiology. The group is focused on developing novel gene therapy modalities to study and treat neurodegeneration and associated symptomology with a primary focus on Parkinson’s disease. The position is catered to all levels however Junior/Research Faculty with a NIH ESI status will be given special consideration. Our group practices team science utilizing a multitude of interdisciplinary approaches in our research ranging from electrophysiology to viral vector design and production. Our research outcomes range from molecular biology omics and histology. Although we are interested in all research backgrounds priority will be given to fellows with experience in either in vivo fiber photometry ex vivo electrophysiology and calcium imaging. A second priority is experience with DNA/RNA and molecular biology advanced viral vector engineering and in vivo assessment processing of human post-mortem brain specimens and next-gen sequencing and analysis. Experience with computer programming will be considered a plus. Research Faculty in the laboratory are expected to take the lead on a multitude of projects contribute to grant writing and supervise junior trainees. Required: PhD MD or equivalent. Highly collegial and works well on a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with precision and tact. Meticulous record keeping; proficiency with databases.
**Qualifications**
Two (2) years of experience following the Ph.D. M.D. or D.SC. degree in a field related to current area of research required.
Beyond minimum required experience writing grant applications for support of own work preferred.
Laboratory skills and techniques execution and development required.
Required: Proficient in computer skills.
Mathematical scientific reasoning and oral and written communication skills adequate to initiate independent work.
**Pay Range**
$27.77 - $40.27 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Health Sciences
Full Time
ASHS - Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Athletic Training
Mesa, AZ (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=5850+E+Still+Circle+Mesa+AZ+USA+85206) •Evergreen
Job Type
Part-time
Description
A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) is seeking applications for non-exempt adjunct faculty for the Department of Athletic Training (DAT) on the Mesa, Arizona campus.
Adjunct faculty will develop and/or deliver web-based courses in the post-professional athletic training programs (MS-AT and DAT) as assigned by the Program Director. Successful candidates will have expertise in the area to be taught.
Requirements
+ Masters degree or higher
+ Experience in online education preferred
+ Experience with Canvas and other educational technologies for developing educational content
+ Ability and patience to work well with faculty and students of varying experience in online education
In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.
Full Time
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras
Location: School of Music
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608212
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/
About NAU
Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU's faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.
Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.
For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the https://in.nau.edu/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion/.
About the Department/College
The Kitt School of Music at Northern Arizona University continues a proud tradition of training the next generation of music teachers, performers, and scholars for the State of Arizona and the Southwest. Kitt School of Music is a vibrant community within Northern Arizona University serving approximately 250 music majors and hundreds of music minors and non-music majors. The School offers three undergraduate degrees in music (Bachelor of Music in Performance, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Arts) and the Master of Music (seven concentrations including Instrumental Conducting).
About the Position
The NAU Kitt School of Music seeks a dynamic, creative, and dedicated conductor-educator to serve as a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor with an additional appointment as Director of Orchestras. Secondary teaching will be commensurate with department needs and candidate qualifications. The position requires positive mentorship for students from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels, who are pursuing a broad range of careers, including education, performance, and liberal arts.
Responsibilities Include:
• Direct the Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra.
• Conduct opera productions (typically one annually).
• Teach courses in conducting.
• Teach courses in a secondary area of expertise, such as string methods, secondary music education methods, or orchestral literature.
• Maintain a performing or research agenda at the national level.
• Committee and service assignments consistent with all faculty appointments.
This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at the Flagstaff Mountain campus with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
This is a 9-month academic year appointment with additional summer pay related to the administrative appointment.
Minimum Qualifications
• Doctorate in orchestral conducting or related field by the time of appointment; OR,
• Master's Degree in orchestral conducting or related field and three years of orchestral conducting experience in a post-secondary academic or professional setting.
Preferred Qualifications
• Extensive and varied conducting background.
• Experience in or established record of success in recruiting at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated success in teaching and administrative leadership at the university/collegiate level.
• Record of, or evidence of potential for, excellence in scholarly/creative contributions to the profession.
• Demonstrated success in and/or commitment to inclusive excellence on campus and in the community.
• Experience teaching strings in public school or youth settings.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of current trends in pedagogy and performance in string/orchestral ensemble settings.
• Ability to rehearse and direct orchestra for opera production.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty in applied, ensemble, and academic areas in music.
• Ability to mentor and advise students from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels.
Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/conditions-of-faculty-service/. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Pre-Employment Check
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Submit Your Application
Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before January 21, 2025 will receive full consideration.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description (if viewing this position through the NAU HR website). Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to http://nau.jobs, follow the 'Current Openings' link, locate vacancy 608212, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.
Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
• A cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
• A curriculum vitae; and
• As a part of the CV, include links to sample video recordings of recent orchestral rehearsals and performances (up to 45 minutes total). Please share video recordings as unrestricted links on platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, or similar. If possible, include all videos in a playlist that can be accessed with a single link.
• Names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents.
If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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