[Hiring] Online Didactic Faculty - Pediatrics @Grand Canyon University

Role Description

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 Professions has openings for an instructor to teach Full Time Pediatrics in the ABSN Program. As a full-time Faculty member, you’ll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline.

Location: Remote

Start Date: December 7, 2026 (firm)

Schedule: Full time, Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm AZ time

Compensation: Annual Salary $83,000 - 95,500

Courses and Clinical Areas: Pediatrics

What you will do:

• Teach online undergraduate courses and prepare activities that focus on application of content that are engaging and stimulate classroom discussions
• Develop and provide instruction that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and Pediatrics trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction
• Foster and encourage an online culture of learning
• Compile, administer and grade examinations, complete exam reviews/analysis, assignments, discussion forums and participation meeting prescribed deadlines
• Assist students outside of the classroom hours and actively mentor students which may include additional sessions for student success
• Assist with curriculum design and development; be a sound advocate for change to programs, curriculum, and teaching methodologies/pedagogies
• Participate actively in college or university committees for advancing the overall educational mission of the university
• Provide leadership and mentorship to adjunct faculty

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required (MSN) and Certified Nurse Educator preferred (CNE)
• 2 years of direct Pediatrics patient care as an RN in a clinical setting required
• An active, current, and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of AZ or a compact state
• Experience teaching in a nursing program required
• Experience teaching online for a nursing program required
• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g. membership in professional organizations, presentations, research, and/or publications)
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

Benefits

• 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
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children