Professional Practice Assistant Professor - Nursing

Overview

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Services at Utah State University invites applicants for up to two non-tenure track Professional Practice Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Nursing. We are especially interested in experienced Registered Nurses (RN) with a strong background in nursing education and a demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams. Primary duties are teaching (90%) and service (10%).

 

Located on the main campus in Logan, Utah, the positions are full-time, twelve-month fiscal year appointments located on USU’s main campus in Logan, UT and are not eligible for remote work. Start date for the positions will be August 1, 2027. 

 

The Department of Nursing will consider visa sponsorship. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization (e.g., F-1 OPT/STEM OPT, J-1, current H-1B), be eligible for Change of Status (e.g. F-1, J-1), or be eligible for an H-1B transfer. We do not provide sponsorship for initial overseas H-1B filings/fees.

 

Review of applications will begin January 4, 2027 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Tiffany Williams (435 797-1357; [email protected]).

Responsibilities

These positions will provide concept-based instruction in undergraduate nursing courses, facilitate skills labs, and lead simulation-based instruction. Responsibilities include full-time presence, utilizing current teaching methods and technologies, grading, professional engagement, curriculum development, and service. Courses are delivered in person on USU’s main campus in Logan, UT as well as online.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master’s in Nursing (or current enrollment with completion expected within two years)
• Licensed registered nurse in Utah or a Nurse Licensure Compact state
• Effective teaching and mentoring ability
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Focus on teamwork and promotion of a positive, collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in healthcare leadership, management, and medical/surgical nursing
• Experience with concept-based instruction and student-centered learning
• Experience with both classroom-based and online instruction
• At least one year of faculty experience in a higher education nursing program
• Knowledge of higher education or hospital accreditation processes
• Certified Nurse Educator or national nursing certification
• Active involvement in professional organizations

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Contact information for three (3) professional references (excluding current USU Nursing employees) to be entered in the Candidate Profile

Cover letter addressing the position qualifications and your interest in the position (1-2 pages) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”

Answer the following question within the application:

• This position requires in-person work at the USU Main campus in Logan, Utah and is not eligible for remote work. Are you willing and able to work in person at the assigned campus?

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.*

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.

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 Nursing is in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Services. The Nursing department offers a Baccalaureate Nursing degree, including RN to BSN completion, at the Logan campus as well as Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) to RN pathways through the USU Statewide system. Student admission is completive and NCLEX pass rates, program completion, and post-graduation employment all exceed 90%. The simulation experience and skills lab on the Logan campus provides high-quality, state-of-the-art practice space for student training. Faculty share a commitment to student success and the preparation of excellent future colleagues.

 

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is dedicated to excellence in research, teaching, and service activities that advance education, improve health and well-being, and elevate human potential across the lifespan. The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and impactful, student-focused graduate and undergraduate education. The college is consistently ranked by US News and World Report as one of the top Graduate Colleges of Education in the country, ranking among the top 30 public institutions of higher education in 2026 and 1st in the state of Utah since 2000. The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for Clinical Excellence, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Research Center, Center for the School of the Future, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, & Practice, and National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management. Faculty, students, and staff within the college collaborate with a broad range of community partners to facilitate community-engaged research and provide transformative experiential learning opportunities. Through dedicated teaching, innovative research, and meaningful engagement the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences advances education, health, and well-being, enriching the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Utah.

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

 

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 in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

 

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 will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or [email protected].

 

*updated 10/26

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1475 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322

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*updated 08/2026