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Clinical Education Faculty (Instructor or Sr. Instructor or Assistant Professor of Clinical Tea...

Employer
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Location
Denver, CO

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Position Type
Assistant Professor
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
Description
University of Colorado Denver l Anschutz Medical Campus

College of Nursing, Office of Academic Programs

Job Title: Clinical Education Faculty/Instructor or Sr. Instructor or Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching

Position #00608683 - Requisition #26688

 

 

* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date.  Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Anschutz: https://www.ucdenver.edu/docs/librariesprovider284/default-document-library/3000-general-admission/3012---covid-19-vaccination-requirement-and-compliance.pdf?sfvrsn=4e9df3ba_2

Denver: https://www.ucdenver.edu/coronavirus

Exemptions vary by campus location/department.

Campus/Unit-Specific Exemptions:

    Anschutz Campus – Exemptions are allowed for medical or religious reasons.Denver Campus - Exemptions are allowed for medical, religious, or personal reasons.Consolidated/Central Services Administration – Will follow Anschutz policy on exemptions.
The University of Colorado 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.

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing is seeking multiple full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty positions to teach in Simulation and in the clinical environment as Clinical Education Faculty.  The ideal candidate(s) would be qualified to hold a faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Assistant Director.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $650 million in research grants. For more information, visit www.cuanschutz.edu.

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing is seeking multiple full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty positions to teach in Simulation and in the clinical environment as Clinical Education Faculty.  The ideal candidate(s) would be qualified to hold a faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Assistant Director. These positions provide expertise essential for the integration and operation of clinical education where students engage in the practice of nursing skills and theory applications for the College of Nursing, located on the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) in Aurora, Colorado and at the Legacy Innovations Center in Parker, Colorado.

These faculty positions report to the Sr. Director of Experiential Learning – Placements and Simulation Team and are members of the clinical education teaching team. Some weekends and nights will be required to meet the demands of clinical teaching.

These faculty members will teach in both simulation and the clinical agency for clinical rotations. The role of faculty that teach in clinical education is integral to providing a high-quality student experience.  As an individual who interfaces directly with students, faculty that teach in simulation and the clinical environment are responsible for providing an engaging clinical education experience by maintaining competency in the subject matter being taught, preparing teaching materials in alignment with current best practice guidelines, and serving as a role model to students for professionalism.  Faculty assigned to clinical education serve as a collaborator between the clinical simulation, clinical rotations, and the classroom experience to integrate classroom content with today’s practice environment. 

These positions focus on assisting students to develop skills needed to succeed in a progressive clinical education learning environment that incorporates ongoing innovative strategies for competency development. Availability and motivation for formal initial training and ongoing self-directed learning will be required; and maintaining clinical competence through ongoing engagement in direct patient care through faculty practice.

Supervision Received:

Work is performed independently under the general direction and authority of the Sr. Director of Experiential Learning.

Responsibilities of the Position

    Facilitate learning by engaging students in high-level learning activities related to application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of course content in a clinical learning environment.Remain current with best practices in teaching pedagogy, clinical management skills and cognitive learning theories.Maintain clinical relevancy regarding guidelines and interventions pertinent to patient care.  Serve as a role model to teach students how to interact, assess and make sound clinical decisions.Honor and uphold the Healthcare Simulationist Code of Ethics.Contribute to a psychological safe learning environment by emphasizing that simulation is a place to learn free of judgement, foster the free exchange of constructive feedback, encourage collaborative teamwork, clearly outline expectations, and cultivate a positive learning environment.Collaborate with teaching team to foster continued quality improvement and shared decision making related to course content and assignments, clinical experiences, and/or evaluation methods.Embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the clinical learning environment.  Provide a climate of mutual respect, open communication, and collaboration.  Act as a role model for patient-centered care.Evaluate student application of knowledge. Facilitate student learning in direct care environments (such as clinical rotations) that serve as an extension of the lab experience.Participate in professional development activities that address desired learning outcomes and align with an individual’s role and the priorities of the institution.Use of educational technology, task training devices, and computer assisted instructional tools in the skills laboratory and classroom settings for teaching, learning, practice, and assessment of clinical competencies.Promote accountability among students by implementing clear guidelines and expectations for preparation, engagement, and self-directed study/practice.Incorporate current best practices in simulation literature, technology, and learning theory. Instructional, Research, Clinical (IRC) faculty are encouraged to contribute to the body of knowledge in simulation (e.g., publications, editorials, empirical research, blogs, social media, and presentations)Service to the CON community.
This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $85,000 - $93,000 annually at Instructor of Clinical Teaching, $88,000 – 96,000 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Teaching, and $90,000 - $105,000 at Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Diversity and Equity:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

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, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The 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 investigations for all prospective employees.



Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

    Instructor of Clinical TeachingBachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school/collegeMaster’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher educationEligible for faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor of Clinical TeachingEligible to obtain an unencumbered State of Colorado RN LicenseTwo years professional nursing experience within the the past five years.
Sr. Instructor of Clinical TeachingBachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school/collegeMaster’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher educationEligible for faculty appointment at the rank of Sr. Instructor of Clinical TeachingEligible to obtain an unencumbered State of Colorado RN LicenseTwo years professional nursing experience within the the past five years. Assistant Professor of Clinical TeachingBachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school/collegeMaster’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher educationDoctorate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher educationEligible for faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical TeachingEligible to obtain an unencumbered State of Colorado RN LicenseTwo years professional nursing experience within the the past five years. Preferred Qualifications:

    Instructor of Clinical TeachingExperience teaching in simulation or skill acquisition Experience teaching in the clinical environment as a Clinical Instructor
Sr. Instructor of Clinical TeachingExperience teaching in simulation or skill acquisition Experience teaching in the clinical environment as a Clinical InstructorAssistant Professor of Clinical TeachingExperience teaching in simulation or skill acquisition Experience teaching in the clinical environment as a Clinical InstructorCompetencies:

To be successful in this position, candidates will need the following:

    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 leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.Ability to provide effective leadership to achieve strategic objectives.Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve team objectives. Excellent leadership qualities, including a participatory leadership style that fosters respect and collegiality; openness to the ideas of others and to constructive feedback.


Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Aurora
Schedule: Full-time
Posting Date: Jul 8, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing

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