Specialty Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs/Instructional Series Faculty Appointment (Open Rank-Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

43d•$98,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking an energetic leader to serve as Specialty Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) Program. The role is a full-time, 1.00 FTE faculty appointment in the Instructional Faculty Series, at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The position combines dedicated program-director time with participation in the College of Nursing and University’s teaching, practice, and service missions. For APRN candidates, some time may be devoted to clinical practice depending on experience and expertise. Service and scholarship are expected of all faculty members. The position includes didactic and clinical teaching as well as administrative responsibility for the AGACNP Program, including securing clinical placements for graduate students. Courses may be taught in classroom, online, or blended formats. Clinical-course supervision includes online clinical conferences, site visits, and close communication with clinical preceptors. The position is based primarily at the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado, with teaching responsibilities as needed at the Legacy Campus in Lone Tree, Colorado. The role is eligible for a hybrid schedule based on assigned teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will have recent adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner practice experience and a record of excellence in academic teaching. The College seeks a faculty member who can contribute to teaching and scholarship across programs, support curriculum and program development, and foster a community of belonging while engaging the CU Nursing community and community partners through a justice lens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school or college.
Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or a related area.
At least two years of experience working as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Current Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certification.
Record of demonstrated teaching effectiveness, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship.
Eligibility to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.
For appointment as Associate Teaching Professor: recognition as an expert teacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship.
For appointment as Teaching Professor: recognition as a master teacher, sustained leadership in teaching, expertise in curriculum development and teaching innovations, and sustained commitment to peer-reviewed scholarly work.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Ability to provide effective leadership to achieve strategic objectives.
Ability to think critically and solve problems to achieve team objectives.
Value diversity in student backgrounds and experiences.
Commitment to improving healthcare quality and access for communities.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience working as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
Academic leadership experience, such as curricular or program development.
Current Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) designation.
Demonstrated success teaching across nursing programs from undergraduate to DNP.
Collaborative record of teaching and scholarship.
Teaching and scholarship experience with the ability to teach across programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as Specialty Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program and carry out its administrative responsibilities, including securing clinical placements for graduate students.
Teach didactic and clinical courses in classroom, online, or blended formats, and supervise clinical courses through online conferences, site visits, and communication with clinical preceptors.
Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes and proactively support the learning environment.
Provide learner-centered education that prepares graduates to meet evolving patient needs and workforce demands.
Promote a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility, respect, lifelong learning, diversity, ethics, and personal and professional development.
Participate in activities that promote the stature of academic programs and the College of Nursing, and comply with University and College mandates.
Suggest teaching assignments within the AGACNP Program and accept assignments determined by the Assistant/Associate Dean and/or Division Chair.
Participate in course, curricular, and program revisions or development as assigned.
Introduce students to skills for success in progressive teaching and learning environments, including ongoing innovative approaches to competency development.
Evaluate student application of knowledge and promote student accountability through clear expectations for preparation, engagement, and self-directed study or practice.
Demonstrate basic skills in operating educational technology tools.
Serve on divisional, college, and university committees.
Participate in collaborative inter-professional teaching and scholarship.
Participate in the teaching, practice, and service mission of the College of Nursing and the University; contribute to service and scholarship.
For APRN candidates, contribute to clinical practice as appropriate based on experience and expertise.
Foster a community of belonging and engage faculty, staff, students, and community partners with diverse identities using a justice lens.