Instructor of the Practice in Nursing

Utah Tech University • Saint George, UT

70d • $54,000

About The Position

The Department of Nursing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice in Nursing position, starting Spring Semester 2026. The department, located in the state-of-the-art Taylor Health Sciences building (adjacent to St. George Regional Medical Center), offers both associate and baccalaureate degrees in Nursing. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/nursing/. Teach 30 credits over a broad spectrum of undergraduate lecture, laboratory, and/or nursing courses per academic year within the Nursing program, usually assigned as 15 credit hours (5 classes) per academic semester. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the nursing assistant program and/or in the lower-division nursing courses. Develop and teach appropriate courses in nursing, consistent with the applicant's background and expertise. Adhere to department, college, and University policies and perform campus-wide faculty responsibilities, including: Develop course materials in accordance with University expectations, including syllabi that contain course learning outcomes, assignments, and other student success measures, and a complete schedule for the course. Use the Canvas course management system. Hold regular office hours as outlined in academic policy. Attending department meetings, advise on student assessment, and vote on department issues (as appropriate). Advise and mentor program(s) students. Attend department, division, college, and University meetings and events. Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing (BSN) required; Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license for the state of Utah or eligibility to gain Utah licensure or by Interstate Compact. Critical care and/or Emergency care experience preferred.
• Two (2) years of Nursing Experience required, with at least one year caring for older adults or chronically ill of any age.
• Must be willing to complete a UNAR-approved "Train the Trainer" type program (if necessary).
• A commitment to, and evidence of, excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• The ability to supervise and mentor undergraduates in scholarship, especially in ways that benefit the institution and surrounding community through the application of nursing principles.
• Demonstrated ability in successful teaching, be technology literate, certified in online instruction and willing to teach one or more courses online and/or in a blended format; finalists will be required to show competence through a teaching demonstration.
• Demonstrated ability to provide proactive educational leadership; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to work collaboratively with Nursing and other UT programs.
• Commitment to academic excellence and exceptional services, with proven effectiveness in allocating and managing sources, utilizing computer-related technologies to enhance education methodology, and proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, program evaluation, instruction, student guidance, and academic counseling.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Critical care and/or Emergency care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits over a broad spectrum of undergraduate lecture, laboratory, and/or nursing courses per academic year within the Nursing program, usually assigned as 15 credit hours (5 classes) per academic semester.
• Teaching responsibilities include courses in the nursing assistant program and/or in the lower-division nursing courses.
• Develop and teach appropriate courses in nursing, consistent with the applicant's background and expertise.
• Develop course materials in accordance with University expectations, including syllabi that contain course learning outcomes, assignments, and other student success measures, and a complete schedule for the course.
• Use the Canvas course management system.
• Hold regular office hours as outlined in academic policy.
• Attending department meetings, advise on student assessment, and vote on department issues (as appropriate).
• Advise and mentor program(s) students.
• Attend department, division, college, and University meetings and events.
• Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees