LecturerTenure-track Assistant Professor of Nursing

POSITION:

Western Colorado University invites applications for two full-time faculty positions intheNursing EducationProgram:One Lecturer (non-tenure track)and onetenure-track Assistant Professorfaculty position.Both positions support the launch and growth of Westerns Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and involve didactic laboratory clinical and simulation instruction. Teaching responsibilities may include courses such as Foundations of Nursing Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Health Promotion and Assessment Across the Lifespan Nursing Care of Older Adults Nursing Care of Children and Families population health and rural health nursing.Additionalcourses may be assigned based on program needs and candidate qualifications.

The successful candidates will teach a 4/4 load contribute to clinical supervision and advising andparticipatein curriculum development and accreditation activities. Instruction in the clinical simulation laboratory is expected with opportunities for leadership in simulation and program development. These positions are in-person on-campus appointments.

The Nursing Program emphasizes undergraduate education rural and population health clinical excellence and student success through mentoring simulation-based learning and strong community partnerships. Faculty will collaborate closely with the Director of the Nursing Education Program on accreditation curriculum implementation and evaluation student recruitment and retention and the continued development of clinical placements.

For more information on the Nursing program visit:
theHandbook for Professional Personnel Professional activity should be directed toward improving classroom teaching involving students in research and scholarly activity or enhancing the reputation of the University.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

For Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

• Doctorate in Nursing from a nationally accredited nursing education program;
  ora doctorate in a related field with a bachelors degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program and evidence that the graduate degree is relevant to the position

• Evidence of professional activityappropriate toa tenure-track appointment including scholarly clinical or program development contributions

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate nursing education and teaching excellence

For Lecturer

• Masters degree in Nursingfrom a nationally accredited nursing program (or BSN with a graduate degree in a related field and relevant experience)

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate nursing education and student mentoring

For Both Positions

• Active unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date)

• Minimum of two years of full-time (or equivalent) clinical nursing experience

• Ability to teach in classroom lab clinical and simulation settings

• Proficiencywith instructional technologies including hybrid and simulation-based delivery

• Commitment to fostering a diverse inclusive and student-centered learning environment

• Collegiality professional flexibility and willingness to contribute to a growing academic program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in population health rural health nursing or community-based practice

• Experience with clinical simulation design delivery and evaluation

• Experience supporting orparticipatingin CCNE or state accreditation processes

• Experience developingnew programsor curricula

• Engagement with professional nursing organizations or continuing professional development

RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTION (Required for Both Positions)

• Teach undergraduate nursing courses based onexpertiseand program needs

• Supervise and evaluate students in clinical community rural and simulation settings

• Develop and refine curriculum and simulation experiences aligned with accreditation standards

PROGRAM & UNIVERSITY SERVICE (Required for Both Positions)

• Participate in accreditation reporting curriculum assessment and program evaluation

• Support clinical placement coordination and community partnerships

• Contribute to department college and university service and shared governance

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY (Required for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor)

• Engage in scholarly clinical or professional activities appropriate to a tenure-track appointment

• Participate in professional organizations and conferences

SALARY /BENEFITS:

Lecturer: $55000$70000 annualized salary

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor: $80000$85000 annualized salary

Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for comprehensive health insurance dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free undergraduate tuition for dependents for up to four years. Western also offerslocal rental agreements on a space available basisfor newly hired employeesrelocatingto the Gunnison Valley which may serve as bridge housing.

START DATE:

July 12026

APPLICATION:

Apply online at application materials include:

• Letter of application

• Curriculum vitae

• Transcripts

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Reference list with names and contact information of three references

• If available and relevant candidates are encouraged tosubmitteaching evaluations.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials yousubmit you mayredact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

QUESTIONS:

Please direct questions to:Elizabeth Roten

APPLICATION DEADLINE:January 26 2026at 11:59pm (MST).

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western studentsrepresent17 countries 50 states andalmost everycounty in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visitto learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest ofDenveramidst over2 million acresof public land and a vibrant ranching community. The

Gunnisonvalleyprovides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicatedcommunity organizationsenrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community.Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and the winter many enjoy skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resortand alongdozens of miles of cross-country the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by thehighly-rankedGunnison Watershed School District.

Western Colorado University encourages qualified 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 or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.