Professor of Nursing

Central Arizona College seeks an innovative, student-centered nursing educator to serve as a full-time,
12-month faculty member in the 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 successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in online teaching, timely and meaningful student feedback, active engagement in curriculum development, and a commitment to student success. Faculty are expected to contribute to teaching, scholarship, and service while supporting the mission, vision, and values of the Nursing Division and the College.

• Teach post-licensure RN-to-BSN nursing courses in an asynchronous online format utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Facilitate engaging online learning experiences that promote critical thinking, professional growth, and achievement of course outcomes.
• Provide timely, constructive, and 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 a variety of assessment methods and maintain accurate records of student progress.
• Participate in curriculum development, course revision, program assessment, and accreditation-related activities.
• Utilize current educational technology, learning management systems, and online teaching methodologies to enhance student 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.

The faculty member will:

• Develop academic excellence through practice-relevant inquiry and scholarly activities.
• Maintain expertise in nursing practice, leadership, healthcare systems, and emerging trends impacting baccalaureate nursing education.
• Contribute to scholarship that supports teaching effectiveness, nursing education, healthcare outcomes, or professional practice.

• Engage with 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 other duties as assigned.

Graduate degree in Nursing (MSN or higher) from an accredited institution. Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, or related field) in Nursing or a healthcare-related discipline is preferred.

Current Arizona license in good standing and three years of experience in clinical nursing with at least two areas of practice or two specialty areas. Experience teaching nursing in an online format. Experience teaching RN to BSN online preferred.

• 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.

• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Arizona or eligibility to obtain Arizona licensure.
• Reliable internet access and a professional workspace suitable for online instruction, student conferencing, and participation in college meetings and activities.

As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a Background Verification. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful…