Assistant Professor of Nursing

The Nursing Department, within the College of Health Sciences at Utah Tech University, is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing. The department, located in the state-of-the-art Taylor Health Sciences building (adjacent to St. George Regional Hospital) offers CNA certification as well as associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees in Nursing. Information about the department and programs is online at https://health.utahtech.edu/nursing/.

• Teach upper and/or lower division courses of lecture, laboratory, and/or clinical nursing courses as assigned.
• Work with the department chair, dean, and other faculty to advance the university's mission, including
  1. Conducting student assessment.
  2. Mentoring adjuncts.
  3. Performing service for the College of Health Sciences and the University.
• Develop nursing curriculum/courses with measurable objectives and learning outcomes.
• Assist in the development and continued assessment of the nursing program.
• Assist in ongoing efforts of all aspects of national accreditation, including self-report, on-site visits, follow-up, and ongoing evaluation.
• Assist with student recruitment, advisement, placement, and follow-up efforts.
• Improve professionally and maintain currency in the field through scholarly work.
• Develop and maintain supportive relationships with community and state organizations.
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities, including participating in department events and committee meetings, holding regular office hours, and advising students; may have direct assignments in the CNA, AASN, Prelicensure BSN, RN-BSN and/or MSN programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Terminal degree (e.g. PhD, DNP, DNSc, or EdD) in Nursing or Education required for tenure-track; other research-focused nursing doctorates will also be accepted, as well as applicants currently enrolled in a doctoral program that will have graduation pending by August 2027. A Master's degree in Nursing with enrollment in a doctoral program may be considered for non-tenure-track.
• Must hold current Registered Nurse license for the state of Utah or eligibility to gain Utah licensure or by Interstate Compact.
• Ability to develop and evaluate innovative curricula.
• Knowledge of subject matter, appropriate course content, and current trends and methodologies in education and nursing; evidence of effective teaching in an institution of higher education (finalists will be required to demonstrate competency via a teaching demonstration).
• Knowledge of computer-based technology as used in clinical and educational environments, including online learning, mobile devices, and high-fidelity simulation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent well the Nursing Department, the College of Health Sciences, and Utah Tech University.

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2025, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2025. Annual salary of $68,000+ depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins October 28, 2024; 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. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.

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 north 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. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctorate, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: LaShun McGhee - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.