Assistant Professor of Nursing
Utah Tech University•St. George 84770, UT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Department of Nursing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Nursing position, starting Fall Semester 2026. The department, located in the state-of-the-art Taylor Health Sciences building (adjacent to St. George Regional Medical Center), offers a certified nursing certification, as well as associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees in Nursing. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/nursing/ .
Requirements
- A Master's degree in Nursing required, doctorate degree or enrollment in a doctorate degree required.
- Two years of clinical experience and/or teaching in psychiatric nursing, transcultural nursing, pharmacology, professional nursing roles, and/or medical-surgical nursing required.
- Ability to team teach in classroom and lab, and facilitate students in clinical situations which may include day, night, or weekend classes.
- Must hold current Registered Nurse License for the state of Utah or eligibility to gain Utah Licensure.
- Ability to develop innovative curricula.
- Knowledge of subject matter, appropriate course content, current trends and methodologies in education and nursing.
- Knowledge of computer-based technology as used in clinical and educational environments including online teaching/learning environments.
- Knowledge of infection control issues and procedures.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to represent well the Nursing Program and Utah Tech University.
Responsibilities
- Teach a varied number of semester hours that includes lecture and laboratory annually and provide clinical supervision as assigned. May have direct assignments in the LPN, BSN and/or MSN programs.
- Develop nursing curriculum with measurable objectives for each course.
- Assist in the development and continued assessment of an excellent nursing program.
- Assist in ongoing efforts of all aspects of national accreditation, including self-report, onsite visits, follow-up, and ongoing evaluation of health programs.
- Plan, promote, and coordinate clinical contracts, clinical experiences, cooperative education and internships.
- Assist with student recruitment, advisement, placement, and follow-up efforts.
- Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field.
- Serve on college and department committees as assigned.
- Attend department, division, and faculty meetings and adhere to college policies.
- Assist nursing leadership and division dean, and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- employee assistance and wellness programs
- retirement plan contributions
- undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
