Didactic/Clinical Adjoint Academic Faculty Instructor/Sr. Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associ[...]

University of Colorado Anschutz; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing, seeks qualified nurses with graduate education and recent clinical experience to serve as Didactic/Clinical Adjunct academic Faculty Instructor through Sr. Instructor and Professor ranks.

This role focuses on direct teaching and student evaluation for didactic and clinical nursing courses. Rank depends on qualifications; work location is hybrid (Aurora) with full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Previously held the rank of Instructor at a comparable higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic/clinical instruction in classroom, online, or hybrid environments.
• Assess student learning and communicate evaluations with student(s) directly.
• The final evaluation and grade will be the responsibility of this position.
• Ensure learning experiences align with the curriculum, course competencies and integrate clinical and research knowledge.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in nursing or related field

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: College of Nursing

Job Title: Didactic/clinical Adjunct academic Faculty Instructor/Sr. Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

Position #:00843401 - Requisition #:38509

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing is seeking exceptional nurses with graduate education who have recent clinical experience and interest in teaching nursing in an academic setting. These adjunct academic faculty positions have direct teaching and student evaluation responsibilities and will provide didactic/clinical instruction for students formally enrolled in nursing education courses at the University of Colorado, College of Nursing.

Faculty rank will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• * Class Coverage:
• * The College of Nursing enrolls over 1,200 students in four academic degree programs: BS, Masters, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD. The number of student/s will vary from a ratio of 1-35 to 1-100 depending on the specific course and the level of the students. It is expected that this individual will assume the direct teaching responsibilities in classroom, online, or hybrid environments.
• * Learning Experiences:
• * This position is responsible for assuring that the learning experiences provided are congruent with the overall curriculum, course competencies, and integrate clinical and research knowledge.
• * Evaluation:
• * Assess student learning and communicate evaluations with student(s) directly. The final evaluation and grade will be the responsibility of this position.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule as needed.

Location: Aurora

Schedule: Full-time

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 Children's 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 nurse-led 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 have AMAZING benefits 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: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• * Instructor Adjoint (Academic):
• * Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• * Evidence of teaching experience
• * Previously held the rank of Instructor at a comparable higher education institution.
• * Sr. Instructor Adjoint (Academic):
• * Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• * Evidence of teaching experience.
• * Previously held the rank of Sr. Instructor at a comparable higher education institution.
• * Assistant Professor Adjoint (Academic):
• * Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• * Evidence of teaching experience
• * Previously held the rank of Assistant Professor at a comparable higher education institution.
• * Associate Professor Adjoint (Academic):
• * Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• * Evidence of teaching experience
• * Previously held the rank of Associate Professor at a comparable higher education institution.
• * Professor Adjoint (Academic):
• * Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• * Evidence of teaching experience
• * Previously held the rank of Professor at a comparable higher education institution.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• * Instructor:
• * RN license
• * BS degree in nursing
• * Clinical experience
• * Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• * APRN certification preferred as appropriate
• * Sr. Instructor:
• * RN license
• * BS degree in nursing
• * Clinical experience
• * Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• * APRN certification preferred as appropriate
• * Assistant Professor:
• * RN license
• * BS degree in nursing
• * Clinical experience
• * Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• * APRN certification preferred as appropriate
• * Associate Professor:
• * RN license
• * BS degree in nursing
• * Clinical experience
• * Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• * APRN certification preferred as appropriate
• * Professor:
• * RN license
• * BS degree in nursing
• * Clinical experience
• * Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• * APRN certification preferred as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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 ability to support a healthy work environment.
• * Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve program objectives.

Equal Employment 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 workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 COVID-19 virus and other vaccine 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 the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as

• $2,942 for initial credit hour and $1,705 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct academic Instructor;
• $3,168 for initial credit hour and $1,842 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct academic Sr. Instructor
• $3,350 for initial credit hour and $1,945 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct academic Assistant Professor;
• $3,948 for initial credit hour and $2,194 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct academic Associate Professor;
• $4,900 for initial credit hour and $2,450 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct academic Professor.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125