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 14 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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