Didactic/Clinical Adjoint Academic Faculty Instructor/Sr. Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing is seeking exceptional nurses with graduate education who have recent clinical experience and interest in teaching nursing in an academic setting. These adjunct academic faculty positions have direct teaching and student evaluation responsibilities and will provide didactic/clinical instruction for students formally enrolled in nursing education courses at the University of Colorado, College of Nursing. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Instructor Adjoint (Academic):
• Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Previously held the rank of Instructor at a comparable higher education institution.
• Sr. Instructor Adjoint (Academic):
• Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• Evidence of teaching experience.
• Previously held the rank of Sr. Instructor at a comparable higher education institution.
• Assistant Professor Adjoint (Academic):
• Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Previously held the rank of Assistant Professor at a comparable higher education institution.
• Associate Professor Adjoint (Academic):
• Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Previously held the rank of Associate Professor at a comparable higher education institution.
• Professor Adjoint (Academic):
• Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic/clinical teaching needs
• Evidence of teaching experience
• Previously held the rank of Professor at a comparable higher education institution.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to support a healthy work environment.
• Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve program objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Instructor:
• RN license
• BS degree in nursing
• Clinical experience
• Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• APRN certification preferred as appropriate
• Sr. Instructor
• RN license
• BS degree in nursing
• Clinical experience
• Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• APRN certification preferred as appropriate
• Assistant Professor
• RN license
• BS degree in nursing
• Clinical experience
• Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• APRN certification preferred as appropriate
• Associate Professor
• RN license
• BS degree in nursing
• Clinical experience
• Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• APRN certification preferred as appropriate
• Professor
• RN license
• BS degree in nursing
• Clinical experience
• Evidence/Documentation of the quality of teaching
• APRN certification preferred as appropriate

Responsibilities

• Class Coverage :
• The College of Nursing enrolls over 1,200 students in four academic degree programs\: BS, Masters, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD. The number of student/s will vary from a ratio of 1-35 to 1-100 depending on the specific course and the level of the students. It is expected that this individual will assume the direct teaching responsibilities in classroom, online, or hybrid environments.
• Learning Experiences:
• This position is responsible for assuring that the learning experiences provided are congruent with the overall curriculum, course competencies, and integrate clinical and research knowledge.
• Evaluation:
• Assess student learning and communicate evaluations with student(s) directly. The final evaluation and grade will be the responsibility of this position.

Benefits

• Medical\: Multiple plan options
• Dental\: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance\: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan\: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off\: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days\: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days\: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days\: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit\: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass\: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees