Nursing Instructor - Elko

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

12 paid holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Sick leave

ComPsych services

No state income tax

Free parking

Job summary

Great Basin College in Elko, Nevada, is hiring a Nursing Instructor for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track position to educate and mentor nursing students in classroom and clinical settings.

The ideal candidate holds an MSN or BSN with MSN enrollment, has 3+ years RN experience, Nevada RN licensure, and a background in teaching or distance learning.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Teaching

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical supervision

Distance learning

Education

Master's in Nursing (MSN)

BSN with MSN enrollment within 1 year

ACEN/CCNE-accredited program

Job description

Nursing Instructor - Elko

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

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%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact [e-mail].

The following must be attached to your application:

• Resume/CV - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover Letter
• Three Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
• Copy of Unofficial Transcript

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.

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.

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