Assistant Professor of Nursing

Westminster University
Assistant Professor of Nursing
(Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner)

Position Type: Faculty Full-Time Benefited
Work Location: Westminster University Campus
1840 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84105

Opening Date: May 2026
Close Date: June 2026
Faculty Salary: $82,000 to $84,000 (11-month position)

Application Instructions:

Please apply directly through Westminster University's Career Job Board.
Required Application Materials:

• Teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vitae

Please submit all required documents through the single Dropbox provided.

About Westminster University:

Westminster University is a private, independent, and comprehensive university in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more than 150 years, Westminster has combined academic excellence with a strong sense of community and purpose. Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, the university offers the energy of a growing metropolitan area alongside world-class outdoor recreation just minutes from campus.

Our campus is collaborative, student-centered, and grounded in academic integrity. Faculty and staff work closely with students to foster critical thinking, career readiness, and meaningful engagement beyond the classroom. Employees are supported in their professional growth and encouraged to bring forward ideas that strengthen the university.

Westminster is committed to creating a workplace where people thrive – offering flexibility, generous time off, and a culture that values balance, inclusion, and innovation.

About the Role:

The Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Program within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Westminster University in Salt Lake City, Utah invites applications for a full-time faculty position to begin August 3, 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in a variety of nursing curricula such as but not limited to; Advanced Health Assessment, Health Care and Promotion of the Adult, Older Adult, Young Adult, and Infants through Adolescents, and Ambulatory Procedures. Applicants must have experience in teaching graduate nursing students using the New Essentials Core Competencies (AACN 2021) in all aspects of graduate education, which include nursing courses in the didactic setting, clinical student teaching, and supervision in skills lab, simulation, and healthcare and community settings. 

The teaching load for this full-time position is 32-semester hours that include fall, spring, and summer semesters. A standard contract at Westminster University is a 9-month contract. The range for a 9-month contract would be $70,772-$74,704. The contract for this position is an 11-months beginning in August 2026 with the adjusted 11-month salary above. 

Westminster University’s commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and learning goals. We seek colleagues who will support the learning of all students, including those from groups historically underrepresented in higher education, such as students of color, LGBTQ students, students with disabilities, and first-generation college students. We invite candidates whose interests and skills contribute to these efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A PhD in nursing from a regionally accredited institution is preferred. 
• A Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSNEd) from a regionally accredited institution may be considered.
• A current, unencumbered state of Utah nursing license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) 
• Current National Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner

In addition, the nursing school where the nursing degree was obtained must be accredited through CCNE or ACEN.  We seek candidates with an excellent teaching record and ability to engage with students to enhance learning. Westminster University’s commitment to diversity and global learning is revealed in its core values, mission and vision statements, and institutional priorities. 

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a record of graduate teaching experience in an academic setting and be able to demonstrate skills, experience, and potential to facilitate the learning of all students, including those historically underrepresented in higher education such as students of color, LGBTQIA students, students with disabilities, first-generation college students, and more. In addition, the candidate will have expertise in the use of technology in the classroom, online, and other instruction as identified. 

Resources:

Please visit the following linked webpage for more information about Westminster University and the School of Nursing:

https://westminsteru.edu 

https://westminsteru.edu/academics/programs/nursing/index.html 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Westminster University is committed to a diversified workforce, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination. To this end, Westminster prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on race or ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, disabilities, genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or city laws.