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Assistant Professor of Nursing
Job in
Saint George, Washington County, Utah, 84770, USA
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Utah Tech University
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location : Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 27
FAC
970-1
Division: College of Health Sciences
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Announcement
The Department of Nursing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Nursing position, starting Fall Semester 2026. The department, located in the state-of-the-art Taylor Health Sciences building (adjacent to St. George Regional Medical Center), offers a certified nursing certification, as well as associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees in Nursing. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at
Responsibilities
- Teach a varied number of semester hours that includes lecture and laboratory annually and provide clinical supervision as assigned.
- May have direct assignments in the LPN, BSN and/or MSN programs.
- Develop nursing curriculum with measurable objectives for each course.
- Assist in the development and continued assessment of an excellent nursing program.
- Assist in ongoing efforts of all aspects of national accreditation, including self-report, onsite visits, follow-up, and ongoing evaluation of health programs.
- Plan, promote, and coordinate clinical contracts, clinical experiences, cooperative education and internships.
- Assist with student recruitment, advisement, placement, and follow-up efforts.
- Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field.
- Serve on college and department committees as assigned.
- Attend department, division, and faculty meetings and adhere to college policies.
- Assist nursing leadership and division dean, and perform other duties as assigned.
- A Master's degree in Nursing required, doctorate degree or enrollment in a doctorate degree required.
- Two years of clinical experience and/or teaching in psychiatric nursing, transcultural nursing, pharmacology, professional nursing roles, and/or medical-surgical nursing required.
- Ability to team teach in classroom and lab, and facilitate students in clinical situations which may include day, night, or weekend classes.
- Must hold current Registered Nurse License for the state of Utah or eligibility to gain Utah Licensure.
- Ability to develop innovative curricula.
- Knowledge of subject matter, appropriate course content, current trends and methodologies in education and nursing.
- Knowledge of computer-based technology as used in clinical and educational environments including online teaching/learning environments.
- Knowledge of infection control issues and procedures.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to represent well the Nursing Program and Utah Tech University.
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins fall semester 2026. Annual salary of $74,000, 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 under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins July 20, 2028; 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.
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.
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,…
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