Description
University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus

College of Nursing

Didactic Adjunct Faculty Instructor/Sr. Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor

Position #: 00639233

The University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Position Summary:

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 faculty positions have direct teaching and student evaluation responsibilities and will provide didactic 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.

Responsibilities of the Position

• 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.

Salary & Benefits:

The hiring salary range for this position has been established at the following rate per credit hour for didactic teaching:

• $2,581 for initial credit hour and $1,520 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct Instructor;
• $2,709 for initial credit hour and $1,596 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct Sr. Instructor
• $2,949 for initial credit hour and $1,733 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct Assistant Professor;
• $3,422 for initial credit hour and $2,011 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct Associate Professor;
• $4,034 for initial credit hour and $2,376 for each subsequent credit hour at Adjunct Professor.

The above salary rate represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting.

The University of Colorado offers a full benefits package. Information on University benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at Employee Services.

University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks for all new employees prior to their employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits.

Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/total-compensation

Diversity and Equity:

Please click here for information on disability accommodations: http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/HR/jobs/Pages/JobsatCUDenver.aspx 

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Instructor:
• Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic teaching needs
• Evidence of teaching experience

Senior Instructor

Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic teaching needs

Evidence of teaching experience

Assistant Professor

Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic teaching needs

Evidence of teaching experience

Associate Professor

Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic teaching needs

Evidence of teaching experience

Professor

Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content to available didactic teaching needs

Evidence of teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Competencies:

• 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 advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve program objectives.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. 

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Apr 21, 2021
Unposting Date: Ongoing