Full-time Nursing Instructor, BSN Program

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition programs

401K matching

Health insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. in Denver seeks a full-time Nursing Instructor for the BSN program. The role requires a Registered Nurse with a Master of Science in Nursing, capable of teaching across classrooms and labs and guiding students through practical, hands-on instruction.

You will develop and update curriculum to align with industry standards, assess student progress, provide feedback, and support student success in a demanding clinical education environment.

Qualifications

• MSN degree required; Doctorate preferred.
• Unencumbered Colorado RN license to practice.
• 4+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Direct and specialized knowledge in nursing education.
• Ability to design engaging instructional content.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with students.
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements.
• Commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures and labs across topics.
• Assess student performance through exams and practicals.
• Maintain curriculum accuracy with industry standards.
• Provide feedback to help student success.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Ensure safe classroom and lab environments.
• Foster professional development and student engagement.

Skills

Nursing instruction

RN license

MSN or higher

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Educational planning

Education

MSN degree

Colorado RN license

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Overview

Full-time Nursing Instructor, BSN Program

Registered Nurse -Master of Science Degree in Nursing

Mon-Fri, 40-hours per week

Hourly rate: $47.00/hour

Opportunity available due to an internal promotion!

The instructor’s primary responsibilities are to provide active and effective learning for students in all applicable educational settings, act as professional and academic role models and commit to student satisfaction. This includes teaching in classrooms, labs, and outside the classroom during campus and student activities. This position delivers high-quality instruction to students, combining theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on experience, develops and implements curriculum, assesses student progress, and ensures adherence to industry standards and best practices.

OurBenefitsataGlimpse:

• Generoustuitionprograms:waiver,reimbursement,andloanforgiveness
• Matching401Kretirementplan
• Health,dental,andvision
• Long and Short-term disability
• PTO,sicktime,10paidholidays,floatingholiday,andmore
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• EmployeeAssistanceProgram

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Foster and maintain an orderly, controlled, and safe environment for students in classrooms and labs
• Maintain and prepare training aids, tools, and equipment in the classroom and lab
• Maintain curriculum accuracy by keeping up to date on industry standards and practices
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessmentsProvide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing; Doctorate Degree preferred
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of Colorado
• Four (4+) or more years of clinical nursing experience
• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction

• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction
• Design and deliver engaging educational content, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles
• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment
• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices
• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues
• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)
  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction
• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)
  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, automotive, mechanical, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)
  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.
• On campus and on site work locations include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.