Practical Nursing Residential Faculty ( Fundamentals/Med Surgical )

Location: GateWay Community College
Full-time, regular position

About the Role

This Nursing Faculty position provides classroom, clinical, laboratory, and simulation instruction starting on July 1, 2026. The role involves working with nursing students from diverse backgrounds in fundamental and medical-surgical nursing concepts and theories across the lifespan. The primary teaching focus will be in the Practical Nursing program and may also include teaching in the Maricopa Nursing RN, Nursing Assistant, RN to BSN, and/or Continuing Education programs.

New faculty will receive mentorship opportunities within the department and at the college level. The position may require varying days, including some evenings and weekends, and may involve travel between campus locations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and facilitates student learning for a diverse population of students in simulation, clinical, and classroom settings
• Develops written syllabi/course outlines and all course materials
• Evaluates knowledge of subject matter taught and monitors students' academic achievement
• Prepares and grades exams
• Maintains and enhances knowledge of subject matter taught and individual training skills through attendance at conferences, seminars, and/or workshops
• Works with students to ensure compliance for clinical readiness
• Maintains office hours
• Serves on and participates in department, college, and district-wide committees and activities
• Participates in person, online, and hybrid course facilitation and alternative clinical activities

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree plus 3 years of experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care, or a BSN and a graduate degree with 2 years of experience as a professional nurse providing direct patient care
• Must hold an Arizona registered nurse license in good standing or multi-state privilege to practice in Arizona by the first day of employment
• Must meet health and safety requirements including CPR certification, Fingerprint Clearance Card, and drug testing
• Must show completion of EDU 250 – Teaching and Learning in the Community College or complete the Springboard to Success training within the first semester post hire

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree (desired)
• Three or more years of experience as an RN providing direct patient care in an acute care setting (desired)
• One or more years of didactic teaching experience educating a diverse population of nursing students (desired)
• One or more years of clinical/lab teaching experience working with a diverse population of nursing students (desired)
• Three or more years of nursing or teaching experience in the past five years (desired)
• Experience with curriculum development (desired)
• One or more years implementing simulation technology (e.g., Laerdal, Gaumard, and CAE manikins) (desired)
• One year full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years (internal candidates only) (desired)

Special Working Conditions

• May require travel or assignment to all MCCCD locations
• May require working evenings and weekends
• May require instructing at multiple sites and/or teaching days, evenings, or weekends
• May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen
• May require lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious diseases
• Possession of a valid Level I DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card required
• Assignment may extend past the normal academic semesters

Pay

$51,774 - $99,673 annually; dependent on experience (DOE)

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 30 hours per week
• Days and hours may vary
• May require multiple evenings and/or weekends
• 12-month work calendar

Benefits

• Affordable and comprehensive benefits package
• Nationwide medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and personal time
• 20 paid observed holidays
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) pension, including long-term disability and retiree health insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional retirement plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual professional development funding
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee health & wellness programs:
  • District-wide wellness program with workshops and webinars
  • Monthly health & wellness calendar and newsletter
  • Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, support groups
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Sight-On-Site eye care services
  • Pre-retirement planning events
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)