Faculty, Clinical Education

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Prescott Campus, Prescott, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00037
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 05/11/2026


Description of Position

• The faculty member is responsible for educating and preparing future nurses by providing clinical instruction. They play a critical role in shaping the next generation of nursing professionals, providing instruction and real world application at the patient bedside.
• Reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences, the incumbent will teach discipline-specific clinical courses at offsite community facilities.
• Responsibilities will include course preparation and use of Canvas learning management system to provide relevant timely communication and grading feedback to the nurse clinical students on the patient assessments. May be asked to teach other courses in disciplines in which she/he is able to be credentialed.

In addition to a competitive salary and relocation for this 9-month position, we offer generous time off (including a one week fall break, a two-week winter break, and a one-week spring break, 10 sick days annually, up to 3 personal days (from the sick leave bank), retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance at 2 x basic salary and more.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Instruction: Leading discussions and providing regular and substantive interaction. Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports student growth and development.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Evaluate students' progress and competence. Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and assign grades.
• Advising and Mentoring: Provide academic and career advising to nursing students. Mentor and guide students in their academic and professional development.
• Service: Participate in departmental and college committees and activities. Engage in clinical partnerships. Contribute to the development of the nursing program and its continuous improvement.
• Professional Development: Stay current with nursing practice, trends, and educational methodologies. Pursue opportunities for professional development.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the quality and consistency of the nursing program. Work with other healthcare professionals and organizations to enhance educational experience for students.
• Compliance and Accreditation: Stay informed about and ensure compliance with accreditation (ACEN) and regulatory standards relevant to nursing education. Assist in the preparation of reports and documentation required for program accreditation.
• This position requires excellent oral, written and electronic communication. The incumbent will need to effectively foster collegial relationships both intra and interdepartmentally, model professional behaviors including involvement with/in professional organizations and engagement in lifelong learning.

The general expectation is that full-time faculty will serve as provisional faculty for a period of three years prior to being reviewed for continuing status. The determination of faculty status is, however, ultimately at the discretion of the Yavapai College District Governing Board and the College President, as the Board's designee.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona: Arizona State Board of Nursing ()
• Valid Arizona Driver's License
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience as a professional nurse.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with the MS Office Suite, the Internet, and email. Ability and willingness to learn new technologies. Experience with online learning platforms and student management systems.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Work experience in a community college/higher education work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey ideas and concepts in a professional and civil manner. Ability to adjust to variance in communication and learning styles of students. Ability and willingness to communicate regularly with students and other internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.
• Ability to understand and promote the educational philosophy and programs that Yavapai College offers. Willingness to grow and evolve with the College's educational philosophy.
• Experience working and participating in a team environment and collaborating with other individuals and teams to meet student needs. Willingness to help students and team members grow and learn.
• Ability and willingness to continuously learn and accept constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Must be able to manage time and schedule effectively.

Essential Functions


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Regular attendance is an essential job function as it demonstrates dependability towards the performance of job duties.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package:

HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: College's partial payment of premiums toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress, family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues
• Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
• Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at twice of the employee's annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.
• Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
• Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability (replacement income insurance), and Workers' Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

• Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement annuity based on age and years of contribution)
• Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees' contributions to designated tax-deferred annuities
• Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements

LEAVE BENEFITS

• Sick Leave: 10 days sick leave annually.
• Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of personal business
• Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, 3 days at Thanksgiving, Winter/year-end break (10 days), Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Breaking Bread: 32 meal swipes for use at the Prescott Campus Eatery. All Other Campuses and Sites receive a $140 credit each semester (fall and spring) to be used at the Open Market on campus/center
• Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the employee's regular pay at the rate of $50 per month for employees testing at the Advanced Mid-level and $100 a month for employees testing at the Advanced High level. If you are interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing center. (Does not apply to Spanish Professors)
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s)
• Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff may enroll up to 6 hours; eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full program of course work without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab fees and market based additional fees
• Sabbatical: Faculty, professional and administrative staff may apply for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous service
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Additional Benefits and Services: Bookstore Local community discounts to faculty and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.

01


Do you have your Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have your current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona: Arizona State Board of Nursing?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have two (2) years of full-time work experience as a professional nurse?

• Yes
• No

Required Question