Assistant Teaching Professor & Static Lab Coordinator

University of Colorado • Colorado Springs, CO

1d • $64,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 12-month assistant teaching professor position in the Department of Nursing. This position involves teaching skills labs in our undergraduate nursing program with responsibilities for coordination of the static lab. Static lab responsibilities include monitoring lab equipment and supplies to maintain inventory for lab use, coordinate and maintain schedule of all lab activities, as well as anticipating preventive maintenance needs of equipment and recommending new purchases as appropriate. The Static Lab coordinator processes purchase orders for lab equipment and supplies and serves as the supervisor for student workers assigned to the lab. The position also includes laboratory and clinical teaching in the undergraduate nursing program.

Requirements

• Must have a Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Must be able to maintain an active, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.
• Must have experience with supervision, scheduling, and calendar management.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching experience in an undergraduate nursing program is preferred.
• Previous experience with scheduling, purchase ordering, and equipment maintenance is preferred.
• Previous experience with curriculum development and evaluation is preferred.
• Advanced practice certification related to clinical specialty area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Confers with faculty to determine static lab needs in anticipation of each semester.
• Collaborates with faculty to develop and maintain laboratory set-ups, supplies, and configurations that support course learning objectives.
• Selects and schedules student learning experiences in achieving desired learning outcomes.
• Develops and implements policies related to faculty and student use of the static lab.
• Maintains a schedule of static lab activities.
• Confers with faculty to determine static lab needs in anticipation of each semester and works with all parties to manage the schedule in advance.
• Collaborates with other departments and partners that utilize Static Lab to ensure accurate scheduling and set up of laboratory spaces as needed.
• Ensures that the labs are set up and ready for scheduled lab activities.
• Monitors lab equipment and processes any requests for maintenance.
• Hire and supervise student workers to ensure adequate coverage and availability to assist with preparation of labs.
• Monitors lab supply inventory and plans for purchasing in anticipation of needs each semester.
• Completes cost comparisons from available vendors to determine the most efficient purchasing.
• Prepare quotes and justifications from available vendors to determine the most efficient purchasing.
• Prepares quotes and justifications for any new lab purchases.
• Maintains inventory checklists so quantities of disposable supplies and durable equipment can be tracked.
• Schedule preventive maintenance for durable equipment and coordinate maintenance with third party vendors.
• Coordinates the safe disposal of any biohazard materials.
• Confers with Simulation Learning Center director and staff as needed.
• Coordinates the procedure for receiving and monitoring any donations to the lab from outside agencies.
• Provides any updates to faculty on new equipment or purchases.
• Teaches undergraduate students in laboratory and clinical settings.
• Engages in various service activities within the College, UCCS, and profession of nursing, and the community.
• Maintains clinical and academic expertise.
• Plans, develops, and implements evaluation tools to assess student progress.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Participates in meetings and other activities that advance the mission and goals of the College.
• Other duties as determined by the Dean and Department Chair.

Benefits

• 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 twelve (12) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees