Adjunct Teaching — Nursing — Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program

Job Title: Adjunct Teaching — Nursing — Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Program

Posting End Date: November 13, 2026

*NOTE: Last day to apply is Thursday, November 12, 2026, @ 11:59pm (MT)

Position Start Date: January 4, 2027 (Winter Semester 2027)

Required Degree and Credentials

Candidates must meet the requirements of one of the following pathways, and the required degree must be completed by the start date:

Advanced Practice Provider. Master’s degree in nursing with a Family Nurse Practitioner focus, or a master’s degree as a Physician Assistant. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD preferred. Current, unencumbered APRN or PA license in the State of Utah with current national certification.

Physician. MD or DO with current, unencumbered license to practice in the State of Utah, and board certification in family medicine, emergency medicine, or a related specialty.

Sonographer. Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) credential through ARDMS, or equivalent registry credential, with a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Experience

At least three years of clinical experience using point-of-care ultrasound in practice, and demonstrated experience teaching ultrasound image acquisition and interpretation to learners.

Formal POCUS certification is preferred but not required. Examples include the POCUS Fundamentals Certificate and clinical certifications through the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy, such as the Primary Care (CP-PC) certification, or comparable training through AIUM or an accredited POCUS fellowship or certificate program.

Experience with handheld ultrasound devices is preferred. This course uses Butterfly iQ handheld ultrasound probes and the associated Butterfly imaging application.

Duties/Expectations

Responsibilities include the following:

Teach a weekly two-hour point-of-care ultrasound laboratory for a cohort of approximately 15 graduate FNP students

Instruct students in probe handling, equipment operation, image acquisition, and image optimization using Butterfly handheld ultrasound devices.

Teach POCUS applications relevant to primary care, including cardiac, lung and pleural, abdominal, aorta, renal and bladder, soft tissue and musculoskeletal, and obstetric assessment.

Teach image interpretation and the integration of POCUS findings into clinical decision making, including the limitations of point-of-care imaging and appropriate referral for comprehensive diagnostic imaging.

• Supervise hands-on scanning practice, providing direct observation and individualized feedback to students.
• Evaluate student competency through image review, skills checkoffs, and practical examination.
• Collaborate with the course coordinator and program faculty on course delivery and achievement of student learning outcomes.
• Travel is required to teach the course in person and on campus each week.

The laboratory will be held on either Wednesday or Thursday; the specific day and time will be finalized with the program prior to the start of the semester.

This position is approximately 4–5 hours per week, which includes two hours of scheduled instruction plus preparation, evaluation, and student feedback. Actual workload may vary week to week.

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, and Mission Alignment Statement (instructions below) to the faculty application.

Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

Mission Alignment Statement Instructions

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.

Employment Requirements

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.

Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrines of the affiliated church.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.