Assistant Professor of Nursing
Assistant Professor of Nursing
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$ 75000 - 85000
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Job Description
Department
NursingAbout the University
About the Department of Nursing
Position Summary
The Department of Nursing at MSU Denver invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack faculty position with a primary teaching focus in Community and Population Health Nursing. Additional teaching responsibilities in other areas may be assigned based on departmental needs.
The successful candidate will support the mission of the Department of Nursing by contributing to highquality teaching student engagement and curriculum development. This role includes teaching 24 credit hours per academic year which may include classroom clinical laboratory hybrid and online formats. Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarly activities and provide service to the department university and broader community.
MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenuretrack faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year. This is a yearlong course designed to support new faculty to navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching scholarly activity and service.
Responsibilities
1. Teach 24 credits of upperdivision undergraduate nursing courses
- Plan and deliver theoretical instruction and clinical experiences
- Use a variety of instructional modalities including inperson online and hybrid formats
- Design implement and evaluate curriculum
- Conduct student assessments and evaluate academic achievement
- Participate in curriculum and policy development and evaluation
- Orient mentor and monitor clinical faculty and preceptors
2. Provide academic advising and mentorship to students
- Support student retention and success
- Promote inclusivity and respond to the needs of a diverse student population
3. Participate in department college university and community service
- Serve on committees at the department college and university levels
4. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development per the tenure track process
Required Qualifications
- Masters degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing education program
- Active unencumbered RN license to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain by hiring date
- A minimum of two years fulltime (or equivalent) clinical experience in professional nursing
- Documented one year experience in the area of instruction
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in nursing or a related field
- Experience teaching at the college or university level
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse urban student population
- Recent practice in community and population health nursing
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.
Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $75000 $85000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity education experience specialty and training.
MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical dental retirement tuition benefit free RTD pass and more. For a brief overview of these options please visit our Benefits section.
Instructions to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denvers career site and search for JR103912.
To help us evaluate your potential as a faculty member at MSU Denver you must submit the following required materials:
1. Curriculum vitae (CV) including the names and contact information for three references
2. Cover letter
3. Copies of unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts
4. Proof of Colorado RN license
Due to volume of applications received incomplete applications may not be reviewed; please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Deadline
Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through June 7 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Tanya RogowskyPosting Representative Email
Benefits
The Universitys benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical vision and dental free RTD pass tuition reimbursement as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans retirement plans and other programs such as accessto a longterm disability (LTD) MSU Denversbenefits websiteto learn more.
For a brief overview please see: 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 Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver 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 checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique accessoriented campus community that values diversity equity and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students faculty and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
Employment Type
Full-Time
