Nursing Instructor - Elko

Agupdate; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options including 医疗

12 paid holidays

Life insurance, long-term disability

Generous sick leave

ComPsych supports employees

No state income tax

Free Parking

Job summary

Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada, seeks a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Nursing Instructor to educate nursing students in classroom and clinical settings, including the AAS Nursing and RN-BSN programs.

The ideal candidate has an MSN or a BSN with MSN in progress, at least 3 years of RN experience, and Nevada licensure eligibility. Teaching and distance-learning experience are valued. Travel to campus sites and service areas is possible.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing (MSN) or BSN with enrollment in an MSN program within one year of hire.
• Degrees must be from ACEN or CCNE-accredited programs.
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience (medical/surgical, acute care, or community health).
• Eligible for Nevada RN licensure (licensure required upon hire).
• Prior teaching experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the AAS Nursing, RN-BSN, and MAPE programs (lecture, online, and clinical).
• Provide hands-on instruction in simulation labs and clinical environments.
• Evaluate student performance and ensure achievement of learning outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum development, accreditation activities, and student advisement.
• Contribute to the nursing department and college committees.

Skills

Teaching passion

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Distance learning experience

Education

MSN

BSN with MSN in progress

Job description

Job Description

Great Basin College is hiring for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track nursing faculty position.

Inspire the next generation of nurses! Great Basin College (GBC) is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Nursing Instructor to join our team in Elko, Nevada. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact by educating and mentoring nursing students in both classroom and clinical settings.

Why Join Us?

Shape Future Nurses - Teach in GBC's Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing Program and contribute to RN-BSN coursework.

Diverse Teaching Opportunities - Engage students through classroom, online, simulation, and clinical instruction.

Collaborative Environment - Be part of a supportive team of nursing educators across rural Nevada.

Make a Difference - Play a key role in developing skilled, compassionate nurses for the healthcare workforce.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's in Nursing (MSN) OR a BSN with enrollment in an MSN program within one year of hire.
• Degrees must be from an ACEN or CCNE-accredited program.

Experience & Licensure

• Minimum 3 years of RN experience (preferably in medical/surgical, acute care, or community health).
• Eligible for Nevada RN licensure (licensure required upon hire).
• Prior teaching experience is a plus, but not required.

Skills & Attributes

• Passion for teaching and mentoring students.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to oversee students in clinical settings.
• Experience with distance learning and online instruction is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the AAS Nursing, RN-BSN, and Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG (MAPE) programs (lecture, online, and clinical).
• Provide hands‑on instruction in simulation labs and clinical environments.
• Evaluate student performance and ensure achievement of learning outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum development, accreditation activities, and student advisement.
• Contribute to the nursing department and college committees.
• Support the CNA program as needed.

Travel

The position may require driving to other GBC campuses, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, with possible overnight stays to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area. There must be a commitment to the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in several state‑wide or national meetings each year that require overnight travel.

Compensation Grade

Academic Faculty - 3

B Contract

9 month (end of August to mid May) working contract paid over 12 months.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $50,000 - $95,000

Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College

• Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
• 12 paid holidays
• Life insurance, long-term disability
• Generous sick leave with a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
• ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Free Parking

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Additional Information

Transcripts

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Open Until Filled

This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 7/17/2026 or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state‑of‑the‑art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada's colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada's most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well‑known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a "private college" experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self‑directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.

For more information visit GBC or the Area website.