Instructor, Pre-Licensure Nursing (Gilbert) (On-Call/Per Diem) (Multiple)

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona in the Greater Phoenix Area seeks a per diem Instructor for its College of Nursing BSN‑Integrative Health and MS‑Entry to the Profession programs. You will guide students through skills labs, simulations, and clinical practice to help them succeed and pass the NCLEX, launching RN careers.

The ideal candidate will provide instruction across skills labs, simulations, and/or clinicals, with potential day, night, or weekend shifts. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Active Arizona RN license or eligibility.
• Three years of clinical RN experience for BSN path; graduate degree path requires two years of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and guide students in clinical and practical courses for assigned programs.
• Provide instruction during skills labs, simulations, and clinicals including day, night, or weekend shifts.
• Ensure occupational health and safety compliance (drug screening, BLS, vaccinations, background checks).

Skills

RN License

Clinical Experience

Education

BSN

MSN or higher

Job description

Posting Number: req26451

Department: College of Nursing

Department Website: https://nursing.arizona.edu/

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 92 W. Vaughn Ave #301, Gilbert, AZ 85233 USA

Position Highlights

Join one of our nationally ranked, CCNE-accredited pre‑licensure nursing programs as a per diem Instructor and help shape the future of nursing education. We’re seeking passionate nurses for our BSN‑Integrative Health and MS‑Entry to the Profession of Nursing programs. In this student‑facing role based in Maricopa County, you’ll guide students through skills labs, simulations, and clinical practice, helping them succeed in their degrees, pass the NCLEX, and launch successful careers as RNs.

The ideal candidate will provide instruction for students during skills labs, simulations, and/or clinicals, which may include assigned day shifts, night shift, or weekend experiences.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach and guide students in clinical and practical courses related to assigned programs.
• Provide instruction for students during skills labs, simulations, and/or clinicals, which may include assigned day shifts, night shift, or weekend experiences.
• Occupational health and safety: Must satisfy clinical site compliance requirements (completed drug screening, BLS, vaccination requirements, and/or additional background check).

Minimum Qualifications

• Provide evidence/receipt of an active Arizona RN License prior to first day of employment with the College of Nursing.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card from AZDPS.
• Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree:
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) AND at least three years of clinical experience as an RN providing direct patient care.
  • Enrollment in or completion of nursing graduate‑level coursework OR possession of relevant national certification.
• Applicants with a Graduate degree:
  • Graduate Degree in Nursing with at least two years of clinical experience as an RN providing direct patient care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• National certification in the area of clinical practice.

Rank

Instructor

Tenure Information

Part‑Time Hourly (NTE)

FLSA

Non‑Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

0 – 19.5

Job FTE

0.025

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Eligible

No Benefits

Rate of Pay

Day shift: $40‑$50 per hour
Night shift: $50‑$60 per hour

Type of criminal background check required

Name‑based criminal background check (non‑security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

10

Contact Information for Candidates

Lauren Acosta | [e-mail]

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Document Needed to apply

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts
• Proof of Current RN Licensure
• Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3) Professional References

Please submit all requested documents and complete the application in its entirety:

In your Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and experience; AND include the clinical areas listed below in which you have experience:

• Adult Medical‑Surgical
• Case Management/Care Transitions
• Community/Community‑based
• Population Health
• Critical Care
• Emergency/Trauma
• Health Promotion
• Hospice/Palliative Care
• Long Term Care
• Maternal Newborn
• Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care
• Pediatric, Primary Care/Ambulatory Care
• Psychiatric/Behavioral Health
• Other applicable area

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