Faculty, Nursing

Faculty, Nursing

Salary

$72,863.35 - $88,649.41 Annually

Location

Verde Valley Campus, Clarkdale, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-00195

Department

Nursing

Opening Date

07/30/2026

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Description of Position

Reporting to the Dean of Health Sciences, the incumbent will teach discipline-specific courses as needed using a variety of methodologies.

Responsibilities will include course preparation and instruction; curriculum development; participation in the college community and continued professional growth activities; and creative program building based on needs assessment and collaboration with other faculty. May be asked to teach other courses in disciplines in which they are credentialed.

Besides traditional class structuring, the college is also attempting to meet the varying needs of our students by offering weekend, year-round, and compressed courses of instruction and services. Since service to our students is our highest priority, instructors can expect to participate in innovative methods, and assignments may be multi-campus and/or at clinical agency locations, with the possibility of interactive, online, day, evening, and/or weekend classes.

In addition to a competitive salary and relocation for these 9-month positions, we offer generous time off including a two-week winter break and a one-week spring break, 10 sick days annually, up to 3 personal days (from the sick leave bank), retirement, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance at 2x base salary, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College's core values. Establish a professional and safe learning environment. Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior. Maintain a positive climate for learning through effective classroom management and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
• Maintain student records and documentation. Submit grades within the expected timeframe. Provide timely verbal and written feedback to students to ensure continued growth and development.
• Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of the curriculum.
• Collaborate with College staff to recruit students. Assist with student recruitment by participating in college recruitment events, partnering with recruitment staff, maintaining relationships with alumni, and proactively promoting the College and its services.
• Collaborate with College staff to retain students and help them be successful. Work with Student Services to provide guidance to students. Assist in advising students regarding course enrollment, program and course content, lifelong learning, and other program-related subjects.
• Work with internal customers, including student services staff, adjunct faculty, and other College staff, to provide consistent, effective learning and support for students. Stay current with internal and external changes and provide input by participating in college meetings and activities.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Participate in external meetings and activities.
• Actively participate in professional growth activities such as networking and sharing with faculty across the College and professional organizations; accepting and incorporating guidance and support from peers and supervisors; staying up-to-date with technology trends; maintaining occupational competencies; staying current in the field; and maintaining a professional development plan. Assist with mentoring other full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs as necessary to support the assigned program area and future industry trends. Work with the supervisor to identify alternative funding sources as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

The general expectation is that full-time faculty serve as provisional faculty for a period of three years prior to being reviewed for continuing status. The determination of faculty status is, however, ultimately at the discretion of the Yavapai College District Governing Board and the College President as the Board's designee.

Minimum Expectations & Requirements

Education:

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona (Arizona State Board of Nursing): AZBN Instructor Guidelines PDF

Experience:

• Two (2) years of full-time work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including a minimum of one (1) year of related full-time work experience within the past five (5) years. In lieu of one (1) year of recent full-time experience:

• Two (2) years of postsecondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five (5) years may be considered.

• "Two years of postsecondary teaching" means:

• Eight (8) semesters of part-time teaching or

• Four (4) semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.

• Appropriate occupational experience includes:

• Developing a nursing plan of care for patients including goals and priorities derived from nursing diagnoses.

• Directly administering nursing care or supervising RNs, LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and unlicensed caregivers in giving care.

• Evaluating nursing care.

• Other credentials may be considered by the Dean of Health Sciences & Public Services in cases of instructional emergencies with approval by the VP of Workforce Development & Health Sciences.

Preferred Skills & Abilities

Education:

Master's Degree in Nursing Education preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be in good standing with clinical agency placements
• Ability to adapt to student needs, including flexibility in scheduling, workload, and communication styles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to convey ideas and concepts professionally and clearly
• Ability to adjust to communication and learning style variances among students
• Willingness and ability to communicate regularly with students and internal/external customers
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture of respect and acceptance
• Ability to understand and promote educational philosophy and programs Yavapai College offers
• Willingness to grow and evolve with the College's educational philosophy
• Experience working and participating in a team environment, collaborating with individuals and teams to meet student needs
• Desire to help students and team members grow and learn
• Experience with MS Office Suite, the internet, and email
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Experience with online learning platforms and student management systems preferred
• Willingness to continuously learn and accept constructive feedback
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage time and schedule effectively
• Previous community involvement and a desire to give back to the profession and community
• Community college teaching experience
• Experience using multimedia technology to enhance student learning
• Experience with online and/or blended/hybrid instruction
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations
• Ability to teach other courses as needed

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. In addition, the employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Yavapai College offers its full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package:

HEALTH/LIFE BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: Colleges partial payment of premiums toward medical with pharmacy and/or dental plan options picked by employees for themselves (and eligible dependents)
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax pay deductions to use for eligible medical or dependent daycare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and referral services for employees and their immediate families for depression, stress, family/marital conflict, and alcohol/drug issues
• Vision: Provides an amount per plan year for eligible expenses such as vision exams, lenses, frames, prescription sunglasses, and contact lenses
• Life Insurance: The College provides Basic Life Insurance coverage at twice of the employees annual salary. Dependents have automatic coverage of $2,000/spouse and $1,000/per child if enrolled in medical plan.
• Voluntary Individual And Family Term Life Insurance: Additional term life insurance coverage available for employee, spouse and children.
• Other Insurance Coverage: Short Term and Long Term Disability (replacement income insurance), and Workers Compensation (compensation, medical expenses and death benefits for on-the-job injuries or occupational diseases)

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

• Retirement Benefits: Arizona State Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan, and Social Security (which provides a basic retirement annuity based on age and years of contribution)
• Tax Deferred Annuities: Employees contributions to designated tax-deferred annuities
• Unemployment Compensation: Employees who are laid off or terminated may receive benefits if covered wages meet requirements

LEAVE BENEFITS

• Sick Leave: 10 days sick leave annually.
• Personal Leave: Use of up to three personal leave days per year which are charged against accumulated sick leave to take care of items of personal business
• Other Leave: Bereavement leave, Civic Duty Leave (Jury duty, active military duty, military training), and Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Holidays: 24 days during the year as paid holidays for full-time employees which include Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, 3 days at Thanksgiving, Winter/year-end break (10 days), Martin Luther King Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, and Juneteenth.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Breaking Bread: 32 meal swipes for use at the Prescott Campus Eatery. All Other Campuses and Sites receive a $140 credit each semester (fall and spring) to be used at the Open Market on campus/center
• Spanish Interpreter Incentive Program: Employees interested in additional compensation for their Spanish speaking skills agree to assist YC by attending two recruiting events and being available for Spanish Interpretation needs as they arise. Compensation is added to the employees regular pay at the rate of $50 per month for employees testing at the Advanced Mid-level and $100 a month for employees testing at the Advanced High level. If you are interested in participating let your HR Business partner know, so they can schedule you for the ACTFL language proficiency test at the YC testing center. (Does not apply to Spanish Professors)
• Direct Deposit: Paychecks deposited directly into the employees bank account(s)
• Tuition Waiver: Eligible Full-time Faculty and Staff may enroll up to 6 hours; eligible dependents may enroll in a partial or full program of course work without payment of tuition, exceptions may be lab fees and market based additional fees
• Sabbatical: Faculty, professional and administrative staff may apply for compensated leave of up to a year after six years of continuous service
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Additional Benefits and Services: Bookstore Local community discounts to faculty and staff, computer loan program, mail and notary service.

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Do you have the minimum required education listed in the job description?

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Do you have the minimum required job-related experience listed in the job description?

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Do you meet all other minimum requirements listed in the job description?

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Employer Yavapai College

Address 1100 E. Sheldon Street

Prescott, Arizona, 86301

Website http://www.yc.edu/hr