"Instructor of the Practice in Nursing"

Instructor of the Practice in Nursing

Company: Utah Tech University

Job Location: Category: Nursing Type: Full-Time

Salary: See Position Description

Location: St. George 84770, UT

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Job Number: 26FAC695-1

Division: College of Health Sciences

Department: Nursing

Opening Date: 09/04/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

Position Announcement

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/.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 credits per academic year within the Nursing program, usually assigned as 15 credit hours (5 classes) per academic semester. Teaching responsibilities include lower-division nursing courses, select upper-division nursing courses, and other nursing courses related to the successful candidate's specialty.
• Develop and teach appropriate courses in nursing, consistent with the applicant's background and expertise.
• Adhere to department, college, and university policies and performs 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 office hours.
• Advise and mentor program students.
• Attending department, division, college, and university meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing or Education required.
• Must hold a current Registered Nurse license for the state of Utah or eligibility to gain Utah licensure or by Interstate Compact.
• 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 demonstrate 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.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position beginning January 2026. Annual salary of $55,000-$58,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. 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. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 13, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.