Job description

Join Arizona Western College as a Professor of Nursing and prepare the next generation of nurses. Teach, mentor, and guide students in classrooms, labs, and clinical settings while contributing to program development and community health initiatives, empowering students to excel in their nursing careers.

Typical Duties:

• Serves Students.
• Teaching Responsibility:
  Teach 15 equated load hours/semester (to include material and preparation time); develop and grade exams and instruments to evaluate student learning and progress; submission of student grades/progress as required by the programs/policies of the Instruction area.
• College Responsibility:
  Collaborate with division leadership, departmental faculty, colleagues and Curriculum, Assessment, and Scheduling to identify student-leaning outcomes (SLOs); develop assessment processes and tools; incorporate results to enhance/modify instruction and material, degree program, course cluster, and/or certificate program as appropriate.

• Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
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Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in the discipline or a master’s degree in any discipline with a bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Two years’ experience as an RN providing direct patient care
• Meet qualifications as outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Master’s degree in nursing preferred, but not required
• Hold or be eligible for an Arizona Registered Nurse’s License
• Experience teaching in a community college preferred, but not required; experience must be demonstrated on application materials
• Arizona Driver’s License or Equivalent

Salary:
$73,081- $77,466 per year, depending on experience.

Notes:

• Yuma Campus
• Exempt

Why Work at AWC?
At Arizona Western College, we are committed to providing a rewarding work environment:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Tuition-free classes for full-time employees and dependents
• Innovative and student-focused institution – learn more!

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FIRST REVIEW DATE:
The first review of applications date begin on February 23, 2026. Applications submitted after the first review date may not be considered for the position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply

The following materials must be uploaded at the time of application. Any materials submitted via e-mail, fax, or mail will not be accepted. Applications missing any of the below requirements will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

1. Completed Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae (no more than 3 pages)
3. Cover Letter
4. Unofficial Transcripts

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• The statements in this posting describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this classification and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The institution and its designated representatives reserve the right to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

ADDRESS INQUIRIES TO:
Arizona Western College
Human Resources
Phone: (928) 344-7505 / FAX: (928) 317-6001 / TTY: (928) 344-7629
Email: [email protected]

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