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Instructor of the Practice in Nursing

Utah Tech University
Saint George, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/17/2025

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 Fall Semester 2025. The department, located in the state-of-the-art Taylor Health Sciences building (adjacent to St. George Regional Medical Center), offers a certified nursing assistant program and both associate and baccalaureate degree programs 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 department, 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. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting upon hire. Annual salary of $53,000-$55,000 depending on qualifications & experience with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, 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 February 18, 2025; position open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.


ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:
Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.

  • Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
  • Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

  • U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
  • U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.


The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirement items per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to perspective students, students, UT employees and prospective employees online at https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/.


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

Salary : $53,000 - $55,000

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