CU Nursing Instructional Faculty Position Open Rank located in Durango Colorado
CU Nursing Instructional Faculty Position Open Rank located in Durango Colorado
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:College of Nursing Office of Faculty and Students
Job Title:Instructional Faculty Position (Open RankInstructor Sr. Instructor Assistant Teaching Professor Associate Teaching Professor and Teaching Professor
Position #:Requisition #:36187
Job Summary:
The CU College of Nursing is seeking a fulltime 1.0 FTE) faculty member with teaching experience with expertise in acute and communitybased care across the lifespan (adult and pediatric). The work location for this faculty position is in Durango Colorado on the Fort Lewis College campus.
Ideal candidates will have teaching and scholarship experience. This individual will hold a faculty appointment of Instructor Sr. Instructor Assistant Teaching Professor Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor within the Instructional Faculty Track. Faculty rank will depend on the candidates qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty staff students and community members from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have recent experience in the focus areas listed above and a record of accomplishment of excellence in academic teaching. Responsibilities may include participation in the teaching practice and service mission of the College of Nursing and the University of Colorado. Demonstration of academic leadership such as curricular/program development is preferred. For APRN candidates a portion of the position may be devoted to clinical practice depending on the candidates experience and expertise. While the primary focus for these positions resides in the teaching mission of the College service and scholarship to the University and the College are an expectation of all faculty members. A successful candidate will help foster a community of belonging and will utilize a justice lens to effectively engage with members of the CU Nursing and FLC communities specifically faculty staff students and community partners with diverse identities.
This position will involve didactic responsibilities. Didactic courses are taught in the classroom online or in blended formats. Supervision of clinical courses includes oversight of student groups within clinical agencies site visits and close communication with other clinical instructors and clinical preceptors.
Examples of Work Performed may include:
- Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
- Provide education through learnercentered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill patients evolving needs and meet marketplace workforce demands.
- Encourage a learning culture that values mutual responsibility and respect lifelong learning diversity and ethics and personal and professional development.
- Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs and the College of Nursing as well as abide by the mandates set by the University of Colorado and the College of Nursing.
- Participate as a member of CU Nursing teaching teams including course operations curricular and program revisions as assigned.
- Introduce students to skills needed to succeed in a progressive teaching and learning environment that incorporates ongoing innovative strategies for competency development.
- Evaluate student application of knowledge.
- Demonstrate basic skills in operating educational technology tools.
- Promote accountability among students by implementing clear guidelines and expectations for preparation engagement and selfdirected study/practice.
- Serve on divisional college and university committees.
- Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative interprofessional teaching and scholarship.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed it is not intended to be allinclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Why Join Us:
CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals the VA the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital and the Childrens Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023. Our faculty students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurseled clinics. Be a part of an innovative dynamic diverse and exciting workplace helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.
Why work for the University
We haveAMAZINGbenefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability Life Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10 of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
To see what benefits are available please visit: Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplacewhere all individuals are treated with respect and dignity andwe encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor (Instructional Series: Instructor Track) Senior Instructor (Instructional Series: Instructor Track) Assistant Teaching Professor Associate Teaching Professor or Teaching Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Instructor (Instructional Series: Instructor Track)
- A masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
- A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching collegial collaboration and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Instructor in the Instructional Series: Instructor Track.
- Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.
Senior Instructor (Instructional Series: Instructor Track):
- A masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
- A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching collegial collaboration and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor in the Instructional Series: Instructor Track.
- Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.
Assistant Teaching Professor:
- A masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
- A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science nursing social science education or related area;
- A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching collegial collaboration and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track.
- Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.
Associate Teaching Professor:
- A masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
- A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science nursing social science education or related area;
- A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching collegial collaboration and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track
- Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor include recognition as an expert teacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship
- Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor include recognition as an expert teacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship
- Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.
Teaching Professor:
- A masters degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students and faculty ideally in nursing.
- Experience mentoring guiding coordinating and evaluating undergraduate nursing curriculum.
- A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science nursing social science education or related area.
- A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching collegial collaboration and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track
- Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Professor include recognition as a master teacher sustained leadership in teaching expertise in curriculum development and teaching innovations and a sustained commitment to peer reviewed scholarly work
- Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Professor include recognition as a master teacher sustained leadership in teaching expertise in curriculum development and teaching innovations and a sustained commitment to peer reviewed scholarly work
- Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in acute and communitybased care across the lifespan (adult and pediatric
- Holds a current Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) designation.
- Demonstrated success in teaching baccalaureate nursing students
- Collaborative record of teaching and scholarship.
Competencies:
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity equity and inclusion.
- Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse inclusive student and faculty cohort.
- Values diversity of student backgrounds and experiences.
- Committed to improving the quality and access of healthcare to communities.
How to Apply:
For full consideration please submit the following document(s):
1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
a. As communicated in the posting The CU College of Nursing values individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Please ensure that you have included a diversity statement 800 words or fewer) describing your lived experience and/or your professional commitment as a champion for diversity equity inclusion and antioppressive practice within higher education and/or professional community including past current and anticipated future contributions in these areas.
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name address phone number (mobile number if appropriate) and email address
4. A copy of all relevant diplomas/certifications (i.e. confirmation of high school diploma)
Screening of Applications Begins:
Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified but preference will be given to complete applications received by March 12 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range or hiring range for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
Instructor of Clinical Teaching: $86500 $96700 annually at 1.0 FTE
Sr. Instructor of Clinical Teaching: $at 1.0 FTE
Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching: $95000 $115000 annually at 1.0 FTE
Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching: $115000 to $125000 annually at 1.0 FTE
Professor of Clinical Teaching: $130000 to $155000 annually at 1.0 FTE
The above salary range or hiring range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is nonexempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty staff students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID19 virus and othervaccine preventable diseases. If you work visit or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work visit or volunteer respectively. In addition if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties you must enroll in theoccupational health medical surveillance program.
Employment Type
Full-Time
