Faculty - MedSurg - College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professionsis seeking full-time Faculty member to teach in our Pre-Licensure BSN program for Medical Surgical.

Do you want to work collaboratively across all colleges, and with industry leaders to promote human flourishing? We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community and integrate faith.

• Target start is the summer of 2026

• This position is a ground position at our Phoenix campus and is NOT remote.

What we are offering:

• 12-month faculty role teaching undergraduate students

• The opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation of Nursing professionals

• The opportunity to work at a thriving diverse campus.

What you will do:

• Teach one or more subjects within prescribed curriculum to facilitate and engage students in the learning process

• Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments

• Stimulates class discussions

• Compile, administer, and grade examinations

• Remain current with new trends and development in his/her field of expertise

• Maintains compliance with all college and University policies and program accreditation/licensure requirements.

• Required to maintain the equivalent of 15 credit hours per semester

What you need:

• Master’s degree required (MSN), Doctoral preferred

• 2 years of direct patient care nursing experience in a medical/surgical or Critical Care setting

• Unencumbered, active, and current RN Licensure in Arizona or a compact state required

• Teaching experience preferred

• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g. membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications

• Participation in and/or support of the university program in all areas including an evident congruence with the philosophy and direction of the institution, and service to the community

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

​Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus

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