Job Description

Instructor, Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs (Tucson) (On-Call/Per Diem) (Multiple) Posting Number
req25018 Department
College of Nursing Department Website Link
https://nursing.arizona.edu/ Medical Sub-Speciality Location
University of Arizona Health Sciences Address
Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

Join one of our nationally ranked, CCNE-accredited pre-licensure nursing programs as a per diem Instructor and help shape the future of nursing education. We're seeking passionate nurses for our BSN and MS-Entry to the Profession of Nursing programs. In this student-facing role based in Tucson, you'll guide students through skills labs, simulations, and clinical practice, helping them succeed in their degrees, pass the NCLEX, and launch successful careers as RNs. Our collaborative, innovative environment is nationally accredited and highly ranked.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach and guide students in
  clinical and practical courses related to assigned programs.
• Provide instruction for
  students during skills labs, simulations, and/or clinicals, which may
  include assigned day shifts, night shift, or weekend experiences.
• Occupational health and
  safety: Must satisfy clinical site compliance requirements (complete
  drug screening, BLS, vaccination requirements, and/or additional
  background check).

Minimum Qualifications

• Provide evidence/receipt of an active Arizona RN
  License prior to first day of employment with College of Nursing.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint
  Clearance Card from AZDPS.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) AND at least three
  years of clinical experience as an RN providing direct patient care.
• Enrollment in or completion of nursing graduate-level
  coursework OR possession of relevant national certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• National certification in the area of clinical practice.

Rank
Instructor Tenure Information
Part-Time Hourly (NTE) FLSA
Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time
Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week
1 Job FTE
0.025 Work Calendar
Fiscal Job Category
Faculty Benefits Eligible
No Benefits Rate of Pay
Dayshift: $40 - $50 per hour
Nightshift: $50 - $60 per hour Compensation Type
hourly rate Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies
10 Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Lauren Acosta | heller@arizona.edu Open Date
2/9/2026 Open Until Filled
Yes Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit all requested documents and complete the application in its entirety

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Résumé
2. Unofficial Academic Transcripts
3. Proof of Current RN Licensure
4. Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3) Professional References
5. Cover Letter

In your Cover Letter, please address your teaching interest and experience; AND include the clinical areas listed below in which you have experience:

• Adult Medical-Surgical
• Case Management/Care Transitions
• Community/Community-based
• Population Health
• Critical Care
• Emergency/Trauma
• Health Promotion
• Hospice/Palliative Care
• Long Term Care
• Maternal Newborn
• Operating Room/Post Anesthesia Care
• Pediatric, Primary Care/Ambulatory Care
• Psychiatric/Behavioral Health
• Other applicable area

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