Associate In Nursing Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $55,000.00 Annually
Location : Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Faculty
Job Number: 27FAC707-1
Division: College of Health Sciences
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Announcement
The Department of Nursing at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time professional-track Instructor of the Practice in Nursing position, starting as early as spring Semester 2027. 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
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 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.

Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) professional-track faculty position. Faculty service with pay and benefits starting 1 January 2027. Annual salary of $55,000, 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 September 21, 2026; 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, 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 hr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7500.
Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and 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 or contact information, please visit
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Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.

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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted.*Cover Letter *Curriculum Vitae*Contact information for 3 professional references (including email addresses)*Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)*Student Success StatementHave you uploaded these documents?

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Will you hold at least a Master's degree in the required area for this position by the desired start date?

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Do you hold a current Registered Nurse license for the state of Utah or eligibility to gain Utah licensure or by Interstate Compact

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• No

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