Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor

Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor – 34174 

Faculty 

Description

Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor 

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 Nursing Assistant Teaching Professor 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 $64,000 – $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: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 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.
• Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

This is a full-time, 9-month, on-campus, non-tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Teaching Professor level with 80% teaching and 20% service work distribution in the Department of Nursing. This position is expected to teach 24 credit hours per academic year and includes responsibilities in the undergraduate programs; advise students; and conduct classroom, clinical, and online teaching. Faculty also participate in both internal and external professional service activities and demonstrate collaborative interests and collegiality in all aspects of faculty engagement. The position includes classroom, online, laboratory/simulation, and clinical teaching with lead responsibility for the public health nursing course.

Essential Functions

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

• Provide instruction to undergraduate students in the classroom, simulation learning center, online, and clinical settings.
• Engage in various service activities within the department, college, UCCS, the profession of nursing, and the community.
• Maintain clinical and academic expertise.
• Select and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Plan, develop, and implement evaluation tools to assess student progress.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participate in meetings and other activities that advance the mission and goals of the department and college.
• Other duties as determined by the Dean and Department Chair.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by August 25, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential dates for interviews with the search committee will be the week of September 2, 2024.
• The potential dates for interviews with the supervisor, faculty and staff will be the week of September 16, 2024.
• The potential employee start date is October 2024.

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 Science 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.
• Two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience related to public health nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in undergraduate nursing program or adult learning environments.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and students with a wide range of skill levels.
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction.
• Previous experience with curriculum development and evaluation.
• Previous experience with conducting online teaching.

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to move and stand for longer periods of time. Tasks may involve using a computer screen continuously for long periods of time, hearing within normal range, and assisting with patient care while supervising students in clinical experiences. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by August 25, 2024, will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 34174). 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

: Jul 17, 2024 

Unposting Date

: Ongoing 

Posting Contact Name: Lori Holt 

Posting Contact Email: lholt4@uccs.edu 

Position Number: 00440393

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