Instructor of the Practice in Nursing

Utah Tech University; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers for employees

Job summary

Utah Tech University invites applications for a full-time Instructor of the Practice in Nursing starting as early as spring Semester 2027. The position supports nursing programs from undergraduate to graduate levels, with opportunities to teach online and blended courses.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Nursing, an active RN license in Utah or eligible, and a demonstrated record of excellence in undergraduate teaching, advising, and program collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have Master's degree in Nursing and be eligible for Utah RN licensure or hold current license.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and student mentoring.
• Ability to supervise undergraduates in scholarship and community engagement.
• Proficiency with online instruction and willingness to teach online or blended courses.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and program leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits per academic year, typically 15 credits per semester, in nursing.
• Develop and teach courses aligned with the applicant's specialty.
• Prepare syllabi with outcomes, assignments, and schedules; use Canvas.
• Hold office hours, advise and mentor students, and participate in meetings.
• Perform duties in accordance with department, college, and university policies.

Skills

Teaching

Nursing education

Online instruction

Curriculum design

Student mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Position Announcement

The Department of Nursing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice in Nursing position, starting as early as spring Semester 2027. The department, located in the state-of-the-art Taylor Health Sciences building (adjacent to St. George Regional Medical Center), offers nursing assistant certification as well as associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees in Nursing. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online athttps://health.utahtech.edu/nursing/.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits per academic year within the Nursing program, usually assigned as 15 credit hours (5 classes) per academic semester. Teaching responsibilities include lower-division nursing courses, select upper-division nursing courses, and other nursing courses related to the successful candidate's specialty.
• Develop and teach appropriate courses in nursing, consistent with the applicant's background and expertise.
• Adhere to department, college, and university policies and performs campus-wide faculty responsibilities, including:
  • Develop course materials in accordance with University expectations, including syllabi that contain course learning outcomes, assignments, and other student success measures, and a complete schedule for the course.
  • Use the Canvas course management system.
  • Hold office hours.
  • Advise and mentor program students.
  • Attend department, division, college, and University meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license for the state of Utah or eligibility to gain Utah licensure or by Interstate Compact.
• A commitment to, and evidence of, excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• The ability to supervise and mentor undergraduates in scholarship, especially in ways that benefit the institution and surrounding community through the application of nursing principles.
• Demonstrated ability in successful teaching, be technology literate, certified in online instruction and willing to teach one or more courses online and/or in a blended format; finalists will be required to demonstrate competence through a teaching demonstration.
• Demonstrated ability to provide proactive educational leadership; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to work collaboratively with Nursing and other UT programs.
• Commitment to academic excellence and exceptional services, with proven effectiveness in allocating and managing sources, utilizing computer-related technologies to enhance education methodology, and proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, program evaluation, instruction, student guidance, and academic counseling.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service with pay and benefits starting 1 January 2027. Annual salary of $55,000, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. Seehttps://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world‑class outdoor recreational opportunities.Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] or 435-652-7500.

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