Assistant Professor of Nursing
About The Position
The Undergraduate Baccalaureate Nursing Program within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah invites applications for a full-time faculty position to begin August 3, 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in a variety of nursing curricula such as, but not limited to, medical/surgical nursing, psychiatric/mental health nursing, nursing research, informatics, and pharmacology. Applicants must have experience in teaching undergraduate nursing students using the New Essentials Core Competencies (AACN 2021) in all aspects of baccalaureate education, which include nursing courses in the didactic setting and clinical student teaching and supervision in skills lab, simulation, and healthcare and community settings. The teaching load for this full-time position is 24-semester hours that include primarily fall and spring semesters. The contract is for 9 months, beginning in August and ending in May.
Requirements
- A PhD in nursing from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
- A Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), MSN, orMSNEdfrom a regionally accredited institution may be considered.
- A current, unencumbered state of Utah nursing license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
- Current National Certification
- The nursing school where the nursing degree was obtained must be accredited through CCNE or ACEN.
- We seek candidates with an excellent teaching record and ability to engage with students to enhance learning.
- Westminster University’s commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and institutional priorities.
Nice To Haves
- The ideal candidate will have a record of undergraduate teaching experience and be able to demonstrate skills, experience, and potential to facilitate the learning of all students, including those historically underrepresented in higher education such as students of color, LGBTQIA students, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, and more.
- In addition, the candidate will have expertise in the use of technology in the classroom, online, and simulation instruction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
