Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Nursing
About The Position
Utah State University’s Department of Nursing is hiring up to two non-tenure-track Professional Practice Assistant Professors. These are full-time, twelve-month fiscal year appointments based on the Logan campus and are not eligible for remote work. The start date is August 1, 2027. Primary duties are teaching (90%) and service (10%). Courses are delivered in person at the Logan campus and online. The department is especially interested in experienced registered nurses with a strong background in nursing education and the ability to work effectively within teams. The positions provide concept-based instruction in undergraduate nursing courses, facilitate skills labs, and lead simulation-based instruction. Other duties include maintaining a full-time presence, using current teaching methods and technologies, grading, professional engagement, curriculum development, and service. The university will consider visa sponsorship for candidates with valid U.S. work authorization, eligibility for a change of status, or eligibility for an H-1B transfer; it does not provide sponsorship for initial overseas H-1B filings or fees. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 4, 2027, and review will continue until the positions are filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with benefits.
Requirements
- Earned Master’s degree in Nursing, or current enrollment in a Master’s program with completion expected within two years.
- Licensed registered nurse in Utah or a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- Effective teaching and mentoring ability.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Focus on teamwork and promotion of a positive, collaborative environment.
- Willingness and ability to work in person at the assigned USU campus in Logan, Utah.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in healthcare leadership, management, and medical/surgical nursing.
- Experience with concept-based instruction and student-centered learning.
- Experience with both classroom-based and online instruction.
- At least one year of faculty experience in a higher education nursing program.
- Knowledge of higher education or hospital accreditation processes.
- Certified Nurse Educator or national nursing certification.
- Active involvement in professional organizations.
Responsibilities
- Provide concept-based instruction in undergraduate nursing courses.
- Facilitate nursing skills labs.
- Lead simulation-based instruction.
- Maintain a full-time presence.
- Use current teaching methods and technologies.
- Grade student work.
- Engage professionally.
- Contribute to curriculum development.
- Provide service.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits.
- Dual Career Assistance Program for partners seeking employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
