"Instructor of the Practice in Nursing"

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position beginning January 2026. Annual salary of $54,000, 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 December 1, 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.

Benefits

Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.