Nursing Instructor (Part-Time)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pima Medical Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Nursing Instructor for our Tucson campus nursing program. In this part-time, benefits-eligible role (30 hours per week), you will educate and mentor nursing students across didactic, laboratory, and clinical environments in accordance with program curriculum, institutional standards, and Arizona State Board of Nursing rules. Whether teaching in the classroom, guiding skills lab practice, or supervising students at clinical sites, you will play a critical role in shaping competent, compassionate future nurses.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Master’s degree in another field is acceptable if the Baccalaureate degree is in Nursing (BSN).
Graduation from an accredited nursing program recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care.
Current Arizona RN license in good standing (or an active Compact multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona).
Excellent verbal/written communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), interactive smartboards, and online testing platforms.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of full-time teaching experience or experience administering a nursing education program leading to licensure.

Responsibilities

Provide didactic classroom instruction and/or clinical learning experiences for students.
Prepare and deliver lesson plans based on approved course syllabi, objectives, and outlines.
Coordinate learning objectives between the classroom and clinical sites, maintaining positive working relationships with site representatives.
Assist with the upkeep, inventory, and equipment recommendations for the Nursing Skills Laboratory.
In conjunction with the Program Director, assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing program of learning.
Participate in program evaluation plans and accreditation processes (e.g., NLN/ACEN).
Help develop standards for student admission, progression, and graduation.
Assist with orienting and mentoring new nursing faculty members.
Schedule regular check-ins to provide academic feedback, personal counseling, and student advisement.
Interview and counsel prospective student applicants.
Maintain accurate student attendance, clinical evaluation logs, and academic records per institutional policies.