Assistant Professor, Nursing

Salary:

$82,549.44 - $90,037.92

Annually Location:

Various SLCC locations,

UT Job Type:

Faculty Full Time Job Number:

202500871

Division:

Academic Affairs Department:

Nursing Closing Date:

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Exempt Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date. Job Summary Welcome to the SLCC Community! If you value recreation & the scenic beauty of nature, along with a strong Community Foundation; Salt Lake Community College is the place for you. Under general supervision the instructor you will teach various classes in nursing skills to Associate Degree and Practical Nursing students. In these programs, you will prepare students to qualify for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) which will qualify graduates as health care providers in their prospective level of preparation. As a Faculty member, you may be assigned to any SLCC location. Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities and Knowledge Skills & Abilities Prepare and teach nursing classes and strive for excellence. Demonstrate distinctive promise as a teacher with expected pursuit of excellence in teaching. Be willing to use a variety of modern teaching technologies including the use of computers and multi-media in lectures, laboratories, and distance learning environments. Participate in professional or occupational development. Provide leadership and professional contributions to the Department, Division, School and College. Maintain and pursue additional creditable academic degrees and/or certificates in one's chosen field of professional responsibility. Maintain depth of understanding in the chosen field and contribute to current knowledge of the discipline. Maintain positive attitude toward work, students, colleagues and administration. Encourage community service and involvement. Prepare course outlines, daily plans and associated materials. Assist in the development of new courses and in the upgrading of current courses and programs, including competency-based education. Assist new and continuing students in an advisement capacity on courses and programs. Attend regularly scheduled meetings and workshops and participate in committee assignments. Work with concurrently enrolled students and faculty and develop and maintain articulation agreements with local applied technology centers and universities. Assist and advise students in professional and student organizations. Work toward the attainment of credible academic degrees in the nursing field. Maintain regular office hours and be available to provide help for students. Be willing to learn and use the Electronic Media. Attendance at New Faculty Orientation sessions required. Accept other duties as assigned. All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences. All SLCC employees must maintain permanent residence/address within the State of Utah to maintain employment. A permanent Utah address must be recorded to Human Resources within 30-days of your employment start date. Minimum qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or progress towards completion of a Master's degree in Nursing. Three years current nursing practice in a variety of settings. Six (6) years recent successful full-time paid clinical experience in a health care facility or nurse educator experience preferred. RN currently registered in Utah or eligible for current licensure in Utah required. Teaching or extensive clinical experience preferred. Preference will be given to strong medical/surgical high faculty nursing experience Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Six (6) years recent successful full-time paid clinical experience in a health care facility or nurse educator experience preferred. Teaching or extensive clinical experience preferred. SLCC Information Salt Lake Community College is Utah's largest open-access college in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah's fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students' lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 8 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment. Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation occurs when we can collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education. Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). In addition to

URS, SLCC

offers several other retirement account options. This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.