Overview:
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. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. 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.
Responsibilities:
- Acts under the general supervision of the Health Professions Program Supervisor.
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Ensures that the program is conducted in accordance with all federal regulations, state rules, and UNAR policy.
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Maintains accurate documentation of student attendance and skill development.
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Ensures that the approved Utah Nursing Assistant Registry Nursing Assistant Curriculum guides classroom instruction.
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Maintains the classroom and lab to UNAR standards.
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Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
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Works with CTE Pathway Programs to recruit Students into the Nursing Assistant program classes.
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Ensures that every student whose name is completed has met all completion requirements.
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Teach additional health professions courses as assigned, in accordance with Utah System of Higher Education Instructional Workload Guidelines.
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Performs other related duties as requested by the Health Professions Program Supervisor and the office of the UNAR.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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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.
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Must be a reasonable candidate for approval by UNAR. UNAR approval requires the following:
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Completion of UNAR Instructor approval packet.
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Licensed nurse in good standing with the Utah Department of Professional Licensure.
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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.
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Must have completed a UNAR-approved “Train the Trainer” program or demonstrated competence to teach adult learners.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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Prior teaching, clinical instruction, or precepting experience.
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Experience working with nurse assisting students.
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Familiarity with UNAR standards and regulatory compliance.
Required Documents:
Along with the online application, please attach:
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Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
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Contact information for three professional references to be typed at the beginning at the application.
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University or College transcripts to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Documents 1-10”
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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.**
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with 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 Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) provides instruction to students seeking certificates, associates, or baccalaureate degrees. These innovative degree programs allow students to gain expertise in fields such as business, cosmetology, health professions, machinery, protective services, transportation, and technology. TDTE certificates and degrees are available in Logan, Brigham City, Price, Blanding, and Moab. Students are encouraged to enhance their education through hands-on application using specialized classrooms and laboratories throughout the state. Additionally, career and technical (vocational) certifications offered through the Workforce Education division serve various industries and communities.
University Highlights:
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
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, officially joining on 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 they 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].
Notice of Non-discrimination:
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.
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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:
Matthew Pinner
Executive Director
Civil Rights & Title IX Office
435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D
1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
Cody Carmichael
Title IX Coordinator
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1475 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
