Professor of Nursing (12 Month)

Central Arizona College • Central Arizona College- Signal Peak Campus - Coolidge, AZ

4d • Remote

About The Position

Central Arizona College seeks an innovative, student-centered nursing educator to serve as a full-time, 12-month faculty member in its RN-to-BSN Program. This remote position provides instruction, mentorship, and academic support to registered nurses pursuing baccalaureate education in a fully online learning environment. The faculty member is expected to demonstrate excellence in online teaching, provide timely and meaningful student feedback, participate actively in curriculum development, and support student success. Faculty contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service while supporting the mission, vision, and values of the Nursing Division and the College.

The position teaches post-licensure RN-to-BSN nursing courses asynchronously using evidence-based instructional strategies. It includes maintaining a consistent online presence, advising and mentoring students, evaluating performance, maintaining progress records, and supporting curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement. The faculty member also contributes to scholarship and service through practice-relevant inquiry, faculty governance, committee work, collaboration with stakeholders, and program initiatives.

Face-to-face training is required. The role requires reliable internet access and a professional workspace suitable for online instruction, student conferencing, and college meetings and activities. Travel is required. Duties are performed in a general office or comparable work area, with occasional distractions and some exposure to disagreeable or external elements. Some physical effort is required, including prolonged sitting or standing and repetitive motion; work with light to moderate materials up to 20 pounds may be required.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a standard background verification. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Full-time employees automatically become members of the Arizona State Retirement System, with mandatory employee contributions and a matching employer contribution; the stated 2026–27 fiscal-year contribution rate is 11.98%, subject to change.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Nursing (MSN or higher) from an accredited institution.
• Current Arizona Registered Nurse license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain Arizona licensure.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience, including experience in at least two areas of practice or two specialty areas.
• Experience teaching nursing in an online format.
• Evidence of teaching experience, clinical practice, healthcare leadership, systems leadership, or equivalent preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively in a fully online environment.
• Experience providing feedback, academic coaching, and student support through virtual learning platforms.
• Proficiency with learning management systems, video conferencing platforms, and educational technologies used in online instruction.
• Strong written communication skills and commitment to student-centered learning.
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, healthcare systems, leadership, quality improvement, and population health.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate instructional materials for online learning.
• Ability to promote student engagement, retention, and academic success in a virtual environment.
• Proficiency in educational technologies, including learning management systems, video conferencing, online assessment tools, and collaborative platforms.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, and administration.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in nursing education.
• Reliable internet access and a professional workspace suitable for online instruction, student conferencing, and participation in college meetings and activities.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successful completion of a standard background verification is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, or related field) in Nursing or a healthcare-related discipline.
• Experience teaching RN-to-BSN courses online.

Responsibilities

• Teach post-licensure RN-to-BSN nursing courses in an asynchronous online format using evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Facilitate engaging online learning experiences that promote critical thinking, professional growth, and achievement of course outcomes.
• Provide timely, constructive, meaningful feedback on assignments, discussion boards, projects, presentations, and other student work.
• Maintain a consistent online presence through virtual office hours, email, discussion forums, and other communication methods.
• Mentor and advise students to support admissions, academic success, retention, degree completion, and professional development.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment grounded in nursing values, professional standards, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Evaluate student performance using varied assessment methods and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Participate in curriculum development, course revision, program assessment, and accreditation-related activities.
• Use current educational technology, learning management systems, and online teaching methodologies to enhance learning.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to strengthen academic-practice relationships and support program initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with college policies, nursing program requirements, and applicable accreditation standards.
• Develop academic excellence through practice-relevant inquiry and scholarly activities.
• Maintain expertise in nursing practice, leadership, healthcare systems, and emerging trends affecting baccalaureate nursing education.
• Contribute scholarship supporting teaching effectiveness, nursing education, healthcare outcomes, or professional practice.
• Engage faculty, administration, students, and community stakeholders in advancing the mission and goals of the Nursing Program.
• Participate in faculty governance, committee work, accreditation processes, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and program advancement initiatives.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Automatic membership in the Arizona State Retirement System for full-time employees, with mandatory employee contributions and a matching employer contribution. The stated 2026–27 fiscal-year contribution rate is 11.98%, subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior