Lecturer in Nursing Education
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Lecturer in Nursing Education
POSITION:
Western Colorado University seeks an engaging educator to join the growing Nursing program as a fulltime Lecturer. The Lecturer will assist with population health and rural health emphasis for the Nursing Program. This 9month nontenuretrack appointment carries a 4/4 teaching load and supports the BSN curriculum emphasizing population health and rural health nursing. The successful candidate will deliver classroom lab clinical and simulation instruction; supervise students in hospital community and rural clinical settings; and mentor students through advising and office hours. Responsibilities also include collaborating on curriculum design accreditation reporting clinical placement coordination and contributing to the academic life of the Gunnison campus.
The successful candidate will balance a rich mix of teaching clinical supervision and program support. Primary teaching duties include planning and delivering engaging lectures leading skillslab demonstrations and facilitating high and lowfidelity simulation experiences that align with CCNE collaboration with clinical partners the lecturer will supervise and evaluate students in acutecare community and rural settings ensuring safe evidencebased and culturally responsive practice. The role also encompasses full operation of the simulation laboratorypreparing mannequins and moulage running audiovisual capture systems maintaining equipment inventories and troubleshooting technical issueswhile continuously developing and refining scenarios that target populationhealth and ruralhealth outcomes. Beyond direct instruction the position contributes to curriculum design and revision supports CCNE and state accreditation reporting secures and coordinates clinical placements and participates in committee work community outreach and scholarly activities such as simulationbased research.
We welcome candidates who are passionate about teaching and student development and who bring diverse perspectives and professional experiences to the classroom.
Please note that the required attachments identified below must be included with your electronic application.
Minimum qualifications:
A Masters degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program (or a BSN with a graduate degree in a related field and relevant experience)
An active unencumbered RN license in Colorado (or eligibility to obtain one prior to start)
Minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) clinical experience as a registered nurse
Demonstrated ability to effectively teach mentor and engage undergraduate students
Proficiency in instructional technologies and a willingness to teach in a variety of formats including simulation-based and hybrid delivery
A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment
SALARY/BENEFITS: $62000 - $70000 annualized salary. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years. Western has acquired local rental agreements for newly hired employees moving to the Gunnison Valley which can serve as bridge housing. Upon hire contact information for housing opportunities will be provided by the Human Resources department.
START DATE: November 3rd 2025 (or negotiable)
Please direct questions to Katie Walters; email: kwalters@.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 22nd 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT)
Note: If transcripts are for your application you may redact information that identifies your age date of birth dates of attendance or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is for employment official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 graduate and undergraduate students the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized immersive education. They are student-oriented collegial enthusiastic and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity equity and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students faculty staff and the community. Please see ourdiversity statement and ourDEI Committee charge.
The University is located in Gunnison Colorado a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte a world class ski community. K-12 students are served by the award-winningGunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts quality of life community-based wrap around services for children and adults and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals mountain biking skiing kayak/rafting rock climbing hiking and camping all within minutes of the campus.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Employment Type
Full-Time
