Job Information
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Professional Practice Assistant or Associate Professor - Nur in TOOELE, Utah
Professional Practice Assistant or Associate Professor - Nursing
Requisition ID: 2026-9941
of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Tooele
Category: Faculty
Position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Faculty
College: E Eccles Jones Coll of Ed and Hum Svs
Department: Nursing
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.
Overview
Utah State University seeks an accomplished and collaborative nurse educator to join our nursing faculty at the USU Campus located in Tooele. The successful candidate will have a solid background in nursing education and a demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams. Primary duties are teaching (90%) and service (10%).
This is a non-tenure track, nine-month academic year position at the Professional Practice Assistant Professor or Professional Practice Associate Professor level beginning fall semester, 2026. Review of applicants will begin March 9, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Additional Information
Excellent benefit package with generous 401(a)
Tooele, Utah, offers academic and cultural opportunities without the stresses of urban life
Be part of a large, nationally recognized University while living in a rural area; Utah State University is one of Utah's ten largest employers
Generous professional development support
Potential teaching flexibility to accommodate one day per week in clinical employment
Employee Wellness program
Increase your knowledge with tuition waivers
If you have questions about the position please contact the search committee chair, Lindsay Sundloff at (435) 797-9944 or lindsay.sundloff@usu.edu.
Responsibilities
This position fills the role of a faculty member within the USU Nursing Program. The successful candidate will provide concept-based instruction in undergraduate (AAS) courses. Areas of desired expertise include both classroom and online teaching and course management, simulation/lab experience, and a broad range of nursing teaching expertise including leadership and basic pathophysiology. Responsibilities may include curriculum development, teaching, professional engagement, and service. Courses are taught online and in person at USU campus in Tooele, Utah.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned Master's of Nursing degree or enrolled in Master's of Nursing program with an expected completion within two years
A record of excellent teaching in nursing
Licensed registered nurse in the State of Utah or a Nurse Licensure Compact state
Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability in teamwork, interpersonal, organizational, and technological skills
Exhibits integrity, honesty, professionalism, strong work ethic, and ability to create and maintain safe and respectful relationships.
Preferred Qualifications:
A minimum of three years of faculty experience in a higher education nursing program
Experience in concept-based instruction and student-centered learning
Experience working within a multi campus system
Required Documents
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