Instructor of Nursing

Colorado Mesa; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University seeks a non-tenure track Instructor of Nursing to teach in the PN and LPN‑BSN programs at the Montrose campus. Responsibilities include classroom, lab, and clinical teaching with a focus on student engagement and adult learning theory.

Requires CO RN license, 1 year clinical experience, and a graduate degree in nursing. Salary commensurate with education and experience; benefits include health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience relevant to the area.
• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• If the graduate degree is non-nursing, BSN in nursing and plan for progress in nursing field within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students’ clinical skills in lab and/or clinical settings.
• Collaborate with faculty and agency contacts for clinical experiences.
• Teach assigned classes with emphasis on student engagement.
• Maintain office hours weekly and use learning management platform.
• Support program operations and student success across Montrose/Grand Junction campuses.

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical supervision

Course delivery

Distance education

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

RN license in Colorado

Job description

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified applicants for a non‑tenure track Instructor of Nursing to teach in the PN and LPN‑BSN nursing programs at Montrose campus. This position has ongoing responsibility for facilitating student learning in the classroom (in‑seat and/or via distance education), laboratory, and/or clinical practice setting. The Instructor of Nursing also assumes joint responsibility with faculty in guiding student learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise students’ performance of clinical skills in the lab and/or clinical setting.
• This includes the ability to demonstrate clinical skills as needed for student learning.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty and agency contacts to arrange for clinical experiences in local health care facilities.
• Demonstrate clinical skills as needed for student learning.
• Supervise student performance of clinical skills and patient care.
• Evaluate student performance in the clinical setting, including clinical written assignments under the direction and supervision of nursing faculty.
• Reinforce theoretical and evidence‑based content with nursing examples and clinical expectations.
• Develop positive relationships with other faculty, students, and the clinical sites.
• Facilitate socialization of students into professional registered nurses.
• Teach assigned classes.
• This includes content preparation with an emphasis on student engagement and adult learning theory.
• Incorporate classroom management skills and use of CMU’s learning management system platform required.
• Inform all students attending class, in writing and within the time span established by departmental policy, of the course description, policies, and grading criteria.
• Establish, post, and maintain a minimum of five office hours weekly during each academic term.
• Office hours may vary in delivery (i.e., Zoom, Teams, mornings, afternoon, evening hours) for in‑person, online, and hybrid courses or based upon the courses taught and student availability to meet.
• Teach the standard teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught face‑to‑face, online, or hybrid delivery modalities.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings and biannual workdays to support program operations, faculty collaboration, and student success.
• Assist with and/or proctor simulation activities, examinations, and student orientations scheduled throughout the semester for assigned courses and the Practical Nursing (PN) program.
• Willingness to teach across programs offered at the Montrose and Grand Junction campus as needs arise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Director of Nursing Education Programs and the Director of Health Sciences and does not currently have supervisory responsibilities over other faculty/staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, and EXPERIENCE

• A current license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience relevant to the area(s) of responsibility with not less than 2 years of full‑time (or equivalent) professional nursing practice.
• Hold a minimum of a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university with national nursing accreditation.
• If the graduate degree is non‑nursing, the individual must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and demonstrate evidence of the graduate degree being in a field relevant to the area of responsibility, OR If an applicant is in a graduate program, they must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and submit a written plan demonstrating ongoing progression in obtaining a graduate degree in nursing or in a field relevant to instructional content within 3 years of hire.
• Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Salary: $54,000-$60,00 Commensurate with education and experience.

• Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history.

Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment.

To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.