Instructor, Pre-Licensure Nursing (Gilbert) (On-Call/Per Diem)

Posting Number

req27284

Department

College of Nursing

Department Website Link

https://nursing.arizona.edu/

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location

Greater Phoenix Area

Address

92 W. Vaughn Ave #301, Gilbert, AZ 85233 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-Integrative Health and MS-Entry to the Profession of Nursing programs. In this student-facing role based in Maricopa County, 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.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

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

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 applicable graduate-level coursework OR possession of relevant national certification.

Applicants with a Graduate degree:

• Graduate Degree in Nursing, or a related field, with at least two years of clinical experience as an RN providing direct patient care.

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

0 - 19.5

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 | [email protected]

Open Date

10/7/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Must be able to 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.

Document Needed to apply

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

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