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Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.    

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.    

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.     

• Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.   

• You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.    

• We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.   

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.   

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.   

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

Assistant Professor - School of Nursing

UnityPoint Health - Allen College

Part-time

Benefits Eligible

Allen College is seeking a candidate for a part-time faculty position beginning August 2025. The faculty member shall hold an academic faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor at Allen College consistent with his/her education, experience, and qualifications of the rank. An Assistant Professor is involved in the development and evaluation of the program and students enrolled in the program as directed by the School’s Dean. An Assistant Professor is actively involved in teaching, guidance, and academic advising of students at Allen College. 

In compliance with the Clery Act, Allen College publishes an Annual Security report containing three previous years of crime statistics, institutional policies concerning campus safety, and a fire safety report. The report is available at  ASR Report-2024.pdf (allencollege.edu). A paper copy is available upon request.

Allen College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Allen College was recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For in 2024. Allen College was given Honor Roll status and received recognition in several categories including: job satisfaction and support; compensation and benefits; professional development; confidence in senior leadership; faculty and staff well-being; shared governance; and faculty experience.

1. Participates in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of individual courses and the overall curriculum within the college.
2. Participates in faculty development, governance and College decision making.
3. Participates in faculty organization committees.
4. Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships between College and clinical agencies.
5. Teaches:

• Classroom and clinical preparation, instruction, supervision, and evaluation.
• Coordination and supervision of students' clinical experiences consistent with established standards of care and course/program objectives.
• Other activities directly related to the academic program.

6. Serves as academic advisor for students.
7. Participates in professional activity and community service.
8. Participates in scholarly activities (may include the following):
   • On-going study and research to develop expertise and maintain proficiency and growth in one’s field of professional specialization.
   • Writing, editing, reviewing tests and articles.
   • Serving as a consultant in the profession.
   • Attendance and participation in meetings, conferences and conventions of professional associations.
9. Participates in the coordination, advisement, and supervision of student organization and other activities of the College not related to academics.
10. Demonstrates a commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of Allen College and adheres to College policies, procedures and guidelines.
11. Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health FOCUS Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies, procedures and guidelines.
12. Works effectively with the daily mental and physical stresses of the job which includes, but not limited to meeting deadlines, attending meetings, completing compliance requirements, meeting and working with staff, faculty, students and the public.

1. Candidate must possess RN licensure in the state of Iowa as required by accreditation regulations.
2. A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in nursing or related field required. A doctoral degree is preferred.
3. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in program discipline or 2 years recent clinical experience in area of teaching.
4. Current clinical skills and demonstrated competency in practice.
5. Evidence of ability in teaching as indicated by others in the field or promising potential to teach.
6. Demonstrated ability to do scholarly work appropriate to the individual's field.
7. Evidence of involvement in professional activity and community service.
8. Current license or permit to practice their profession in the state of Iowa.