Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing

Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing – 34486 

Faculty 

Description

Assistant Teaching Professor, Nursing 

Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. 

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Salary Range: Generally starting at $62,000 – $65,000 per year. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: The work location for this position is on-site.

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We’re proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
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Summary

This is a 9-month faculty position for instruction in the undergraduate nursing programs (traditional, accelerated, and RN-BSN). This is a position with 80% teaching (24 credits) and 20% service and includes didactic and clinical instruction in the classroom, online, simulation learning center, and in clinical settings.

The faculty in this position will assume the lead role on courses in the undergraduate programs according to their content expertise and program needs. Two faculty positions will be filled by this posting. As lead on all the courses, the program requires a skilled master’s prepared nurse with content expertise in the topics and expertise in classroom teaching and online teaching. In addition to the expertise in teaching, the faculty member needs a thorough understanding of the curriculum, an understanding of the requirements for meeting the standards for program accreditation, and the application of the standardized testing and resources used.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Leadership:

• Plans and develops course syllabus, class, and clinical schedules.
• Participates as member of the department representing the course and assigned content areas.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Practicum Coordinator for clinical learning experiences that reflect course and level objectives.
• Maintain positive working relationships and communications with community partners.
• Supports clinical faculty members in the course by orienting them to their positions, holding regular team meetings, ensuring they have needed course materials, and mentoring.
• Participates in the evaluation of course, curriculum, and program outcome evaluation (i.e. FCQ’s, clinical site evaluations, Annual Course reports).
• Visits clinical sites to assess/evaluate performance of clinical teachers.
• Communicates with appropriate Option Coordinators to provide verbal and written documentation related to critical course and student issues.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Practicum Coordinator for recruitment, selection, and evaluation of clinical faculty.
• Maintains lines of communication with department and college staff for effective course program implementation.
• Implements University, college, and departmental policies as appropriate to the course.

Educator:

• Participates in the identification of critical content and essential competencies for assigned course.
• Takes primary responsibility for course content delivery using a variety of teaching-learning strategies.
• Collaborates to facilitate team approach to course implementation.
• Maintains oversight for textbook selection, course measurement, and evaluation strategies.
• Consults with clinical faculty, information technologists, and others to ensure appropriate use of technology in the classroom and clinical settings.
• Posts course grades in a timely manner consistent with university policy.
• Attends departmental, college, and university meetings and events.

Consultant:

• Serves as a consultant to the assigned clinical faculty on content, pedagogy, curriculum philosophy and implementation of a variety of teaching strategies.
• Serves as a consultant to agency personnel regarding course content, pedagogy, curriculum philosophy and implementation of a variety of teaching strategies as needed.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by September 29, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of October 6, 2024.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor, faculty and staff will be the week of October 21, 2024.
• The potential employee start date is January 2025.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Master of Sciences in Nursing from a program with national accreditation.
• Active, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado, or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• 2 years of full time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience related to adult health nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in an undergraduate nursing program or adult learning environment.
• Course work in nursing education with focus on curriculum development, measurement and evaluation and strategies for teaching learning.

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Employee is occasionally required to have long periods of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements and fine motor skills. Talking and hearing within normal range. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by September 29, 2024, will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 34486). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Additional Attachments – Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume/CV. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. 3. Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree earned 4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1 page) 5. Proof of active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado, or ability to obtain by date of hire (please attach a document stating this). When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials. 

Job Category

: Faculty 

Primary Location

: Colorado Springs 

Department: C0001 — Colorado Springs Campus – 40081 – Beth-El UG Nursing 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Posting Date

: Aug 28, 2024 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

Posting Contact Name: Lindsey Nelson 

Posting Contact Email: lnelson5@uccs.edu 

Position Number: 00674657

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