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

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Gilbert, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix seeks a per diem Instructor to guide nursing students in skills labs, simulations, and clinical practice. This student-facing role supports BSN-Integrative Health and MS-Entry to the Profession of Nursing programs in Maricopa County. No visa sponsorship is available.

The role emphasizes teaching in hands-on settings, flexibility in day, night, or weekend shifts, and maintaining clinical site compliance including BLS and vaccinations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) AND at least three years of clinical RN experience.
• Enrollment in or completion of graduate-level coursework OR possession of relevant national certification.
• Graduate degree in Nursing or related field with at least two years of clinical RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach and guide students in clinical and practical courses for assigned programs.
• Provide instruction during skills labs, simulations, and clinicals, including various shifts.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and site requirements.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Student mentorship

Clinical instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Three years of clinical RN experience

Graduate degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Posting Number req27284

Department College of Nursing

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

Medical Sub-Speciality

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. Our collaborative, innovative environment is nationally accredited and highly ranked.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach and guide students inclinical 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 andsafety: Must satisfy clinical site compliance requirements (completedrug screening, BLS, vaccination requirements, and/or additionalbackground check).

Minimum Qualifications

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 applicable graduate-level coursework OR possession of relevant national certification.

Applicants with a Graduate degree:

• Graduate Degree in Nursing, or a related field, 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 Dayshift: $40-$50 per hour
Nightshift: $50-$60 per hour

Compensation Type hourly rate

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies 10

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates Lauren Acosta | [e-mail]

Open Date 10/7/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

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

Special Instructions to Applicant

Must be able to provide evidence/receipt of an active Arizona RN License prior to first day of employment with College of Nursing.

Must be eligible to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card from AZDPS.

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

• 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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