Assistant Professor of Nursing

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 offers 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. Qualifications A Master’s degree in Nursing is required; a doctorate degree or enrollment in a doctorate degree is required. Two years of clinical experience and/or teaching in psychiatric nursing, transcultural nursing, pharmacology, professional nursing roles, and/or medical‑surgical nursing is 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 begins on start date and 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 for more details. Equal Opportunity Employer Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.