Job Description
Job Description
Practical Nursing Instructor
Location: Lehi, UT
Status: Full-Time
Hours: Monday–Friday; 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Pay/Salary: $65,000–$72,000
Summary
The Practical Nursing Instructor plays a crucial role in preparing students to become skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This position involves being a team member with possible revolving roles across didactic, clinical, lab, and simulation settings. Instructors are responsible for creating a supportive learning environment that fosters student success while upholding high academic and professional standards. Other responsibilities include participating in accreditation activities, attending faculty training and meetings, contributing to curriculum development and implementation, assisting with lab and simulation experiences, verifying student competencies, maintaining student records, and cultivating and maintaining relationships with clinical sites.
Why Work with Us?
The workplace culture and opportunities here at MTECH are benefits in and of themselves, but here's what you can expect from MTECH's generous benefits package:
- Positive Work Culture: Be a part of a friendly, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy affordable and extensive healthcare benefits.
- Financial Peace of Mind: You will receive 14.2% retirement contributions and a 6.2% Social Security alternative.
- Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of paid holidays, personal leave, sick days, and vacation time.
- Professional Growth: After three months, you will receive an MTECH tuition waiver (minimum hours may apply), allowing you to further your education and skills.
What You'll Do:
Responsibilities of the Practical Nursing Instructor include, but are not limited to:
- Deliver instruction in classroom, clinical, lab, and simulation environments, covering theoretical content, clinical applications, skills training, and simulation exercises.
- Facilitate engaging and interactive learning experiences that meet curriculum objectives and program outcomes.
- Supervise and mentor students in clinical settings, ensuring safe and effective practice in patient care.
- Participate in curriculum development, review, and revision to ensure alignment with accreditation standards, program outcomes, and industry best practices.
- Create and maintain course materials, including lesson plans, objectives, assessments, and instructional resources for labs and simulations.
- Supervise clinical instructors at clinical sites and maintain a presence in the facility.
- Provide a detailed orientation for new part-time instructors and plan, organize, and provide annual training.
- Stay current with nursing practice, education, and technology trends through professional development and continuing education.
- Evaluate student performance through assessments, clinical evaluations, and skills pass-offs, providing constructive feedback and remediation as needed.
- Adhere to professional and ethical standards, including the nursing code of ethics and the Utah Nurse Practice Act.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, and performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For:
- Licensure & Education: A current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Nursing Education is preferred. An Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) with an active BNS enrollment will be considered.
- Professional Experience: At least three years of clinical nursing experience are required. Teaching experience is preferred.
- Instructional Skills: Proficiency in instructional technology, including Canvas and other learning management systems. Experience with simulation-based instruction and lab coordination is a plus.
- Office & Accreditation Knowledge: Familiarity with accreditation processes and standards in nursing education is preferred.
- Communication & Organization: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential for supporting students and working collaboratively with faculty.
Ready to Apply?
This is more than just a teaching position; it's your chance to shape the future of healthcare directly. As a Practical Nursing Instructor at MTECH, you'll inspire, mentor, and prepare the next generation of LPNs to serve their communities with skill and compassion. If you're passionate about nursing, education, and making a real difference, we invite you to bring your expertise and heart to our team.
Apply now and help change lives—one student, one patient, and one future nurse at a time.
To inquire about this position, email humanresources@mtec.edu
MTECH maintains the right to conduct a criminal history background check; employment is contingent upon background check results.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Mountainland Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Lynn Adams
Title IX Coordinator
ladams@mtec.edu
(801) 753-4245
Inquiries may also be sent to the Office for Civil Rights—Denver Office, U.S. Department of Education, in the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO,80204-3582. They can be reached by phone at 303-844-5695 (TDD at 800-877-8339), fax at 303-844-4303, or email at OCR.Denver@ed.gov.