Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor – Nursing Assistant

About the role

The Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) department at Utah State University (USU) seeks a candidate for the Moab Campus. This unit in the coming academic year will be rebranded as the School of Professional and Technical Education (SPTE). This position is a full-time, academic-year (9-month), non-tenure-track term lecturer position in the Nursing Assistant program to support the health professions of rural Utah. The appointment is 95% teaching and 5% service. It is anticipated that the individual selected for this faculty position will start in August of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Acts under the general supervision of the Health Professions Program Supervisor.
• Ensures that the program is conducted in accordance with all federal regulations, state rules, and UNAR policy.
• Maintains accurate documentation of student attendance and skill development.
• Safeguards the classroom and lab to UNAR standards.
• Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Works with CTE Pathway Programs to recruit students into the Nursing Assistant program classes.
• Ensures that every student whose name is completed has met all completion requirements.
• Teach additional health professions courses as assigned, in accordance with Utah System of Higher Education Instructional Workload Guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the Health Professions Program Supervisor and the office of the UNAR.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed registered nurse (RN) with a minimum of two years of nursing experience; at least one year must be in the provision of long-term care facility services or caring for the elderly or the chronically ill of any age.
• Must be a reasonable candidate for approval by UNAR.
• UNAR approval requires the following:
• Completion of UNAR Instructor approval packet.
• Licensed nurse in good standing with the Utah Department of Professional Licensure.
• A resume showing 2 years of nursing experience; explicitly detailing at least 1 year of experience in the provision of long-term care facility services or caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
• Completed a UNAR-approved “Train the Trainer” program or demonstrated competence to teach adult learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior teaching, clinical instruction, or precepting experience.
• Experience working with nurse assisting students.
• Familiarity with UNAR standards and regulatory compliance.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.
• Contact information for three professional references to be typed at the beginning at the application.
• University or College transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”.
• Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”.

Benefits

Advertised Salary Commensurate With Experience, Plus Excellent Benefits.

ADA Information

ADA Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) provides instruction to students seeking certificates, associates, or baccalaureate degrees. These innovative degree programs allow students to gain expertise in fields such as business, cosmetology, health professions, machinery, protective services, transportation, and technology. TDTE certificates and degrees are available in Logan, Brigham City, Price, Blanding, and Moab. Students are encouraged to enhance their education through hands-on application using specialized classrooms and laboratories throughout the state. Additionally, career and technical (vocational) certifications offered through the Workforce Education division serve various industries and communities.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies ' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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