Assistant Professor/Clinical Professor of Nursing and Program Coordinator

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

32d•$76,000 - $84,000

About The Position

Summary: Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified doctorally-prepared Family Nurse Practitioner FNP applicants for the FNP graduate programs (MSN and DNP). This position includes a role as the program coordinator of the MSN and DNP program(s) for the FNP track; may include additional program coordination of the AGNP program, depending on experience. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. The standard teaching load is 12 course credit hours per semester or 24 credits over an academic year. Release time granted for program coordination efforts. Creates and maintains teaching schedules for all graduate faculty. Maintains up-to-date student course progression to ensure timely matriculation through the program(s). Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations. Participates in and maintain records for program evaluation to promote academic excellence and ensure accreditation requirements are met. Teaches graduate students in a variety of courses primarily in the FNP and AGNP programs (MSN and DNP tracks). Additional teaching may include teaching across various nursing programs (PN, AAS, LPN-BSN, BSNt, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP) as needed and available. Facilitates rigorous student learning while promoting excellence within the online classroom, clinical practice setting, and in-person Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs). Facilitates OSCE development and implementation twice a year. Participates in academic advising and is sensitive to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Promotes positive and productive relationships with clinical agencies and preceptors. Attends all program and department faculty meetings. Participates in scholarship/professional productivity, teaching, community service, and advising. Maintains documented active clinical practice in primary care across the lifespan. Serves on program, department, and university committees. Participates in program, department, and university events including commencement exercises. Timely and satisfactory performance of responsibilities specified in the faculty member’s employment agreement and CMU’s Handbook for faculty and staff. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to effectively present information to students, colleagues, and clinical partners.

Requirements

Possess an unencumbered Colorado registered nurse (RN) license and advanced practice nurse (APN) license or eligible for RN and APN licenses in Colorado.
National board certification as a FNP.
Must have a doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD) from a nationally accredited school or be within 6 months of completion of a doctoral degree at the time of hire.
At least two years of clinical experience as a primary care provider caring for patients across the lifespan.

Nice To Haves

Experience in teaching online, in person, and in simulated environments.
Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.
Experience with graduate nursing program administration.

Responsibilities

Creates and maintains teaching schedules for all graduate faculty.
Maintains up-to-date student course progression to ensure timely matriculation through the program(s).
Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
Participates in and maintain records for program evaluation to promote academic excellence and ensure accreditation requirements are met.
Teaches graduate students in a variety of courses primarily in the FNP and AGNP programs (MSN and DNP tracks).
Facilitates rigorous student learning while promoting excellence within the online classroom, clinical practice setting, and in-person Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs).
Facilitates OSCE development and implementation twice a year.
Participates in academic advising and is sensitive to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Promotes positive and productive relationships with clinical agencies and preceptors.
Attends all program and department faculty meetings.
Participates in scholarship/professional productivity, teaching, community service, and advising.
Maintains documented active clinical practice in primary care across the lifespan.
Serves on program, department, and university committees.
Participates in program, department, and university events including commencement exercises.
Timely and satisfactory performance of responsibilities specified in the faculty member’s employment agreement and CMU’s Handbook for faculty and staff.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to effectively present information to students, colleagues, and clinical partners.