The Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) department at Utah State University (USU) seeks a candidate for the Moab Campus. This unit in the coming academic year will be rebranded as the School of Professional and Technical Education (SPTE). This position is a full-time, academic-year (9-month), non-tenure-track term lecturer position in the Nursing Assistant program to support the health professions of rural Utah. The appointment is 95% teaching and 5% service. It is anticipated that the individual selected for this faculty position will start in August of 2026. As part of USU’s land-grant mission to make academic programs accessible throughout the state, this position will be based at the USU Moab campus in Moab, Utah.
The successful candidate will support high-quality nurse assisting education by preparing students for entry-level nurse assisting through competency-based instruction aligned with Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) standards, state and federal regulations, and program outcomes. Instruction is delivered according to program schedules, and enrollment is maintained in compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.
Acts under the general supervision of the Health Professions Program Supervisor.
Ensures that the program is conducted in accordance with all federal regulations, state rules, and UNAR policy.
Ensures that the approved Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Nursing Assistant Curriculum guides classroom instruction.
Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
Works with CTE Pathway Programs to recruit Students into the Nursing Assistant program classes.
Teach additional health professions courses as assigned, in accordance with Utah System of Higher Education Instructional Workload Guidelines.
Performs other related duties as requested by the Health Professions Program Supervisor and the office of the UNAR.
Must be a licensed registered nurse (RN) with a minimum of two years of nursing experience; at least one year must be in the provision of long-term care facility services or caring for the elderly or the chronically ill of any age.
Licensed nurse in good standing with the Utah Department of Professional Licensure.
A resume showing 2 years of nursing experience; explicitly detailing at least 1 year of experience in the provision of long-term care facility services or caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age.
Must have completed a UNAR-approved “Train the Trainer” program or demonstrated competence to teach adult learners.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Prior teaching, clinical instruction, or precepting experience.
Experience working with nurse assisting students.
Familiarity with UNAR standards and regulatory compliance.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Contact information for three professional references to be typed at the beginning at the application.
University or College transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Cover Letter to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.
Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, national origin, source of income, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.
In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex‑segregated spaces.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non‑discrimination policies:
Civil Rights & Title IX Office
Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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