Instructor of the Prctice in Nursing

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 as early as Fall Semester 2026. The department, located in the state‑of‑the‑art Taylor Health Sciences building (adjacent to St.

George Regional Medical Center), offers nursing assistant certification as well as associate, baccalaureate, and master degrees in Nursing. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/nursing/.

DUTIES & 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.
  • Attend 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.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service begins DATE, with pay and benefits starting DATE. Annual salary of $XXX 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.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, 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 northeast 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. Click here to learn more about the University .

Utah Tech University is a fast‑growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career‑oriented learning environment that is student‑centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university.

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 435-652-7500.

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