Lecturer or Professional Practice Assistant Professor – Nursing Assistant

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. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for classroom laboratory and clinical instruction. As part of USUs land-grant mission to make academic programs accessible throughout the state this position will be based at the USU Moab campus in Moab Utah.

The successful candidate will support high-quality nurse assisting education by preparing students for entry-level nurse assisting through competency-based instruction aligned with Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) standards state and federal regulations and program outcomes. Instruction is delivered according to program schedules and enrollment is maintained in compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.

• 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.
• Ensures that the approved Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Nursing Assistant Curriculum guides classroom instruction.
• Maintains 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.

Minimum 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.
  • Must have 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.

Along with the online application please attach:

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

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

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

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.

Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs 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 29800 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah States 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 womens volleyball three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in womens soccer conference championships and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics reflecting USUs commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected valued and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit hire and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

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