**CU Nursing Clinical Teaching Faculty Position (Open Rank), located in Durango, Colorado** **Description** **University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus** **Department: College of Nursing, Office of Faculty and Students** **Job Title: Clinical Teaching Faculty Positions (Open Rank-Instructor of Clinical Teaching, Senior Instructor** **of Clinical Teaching,** **Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching, Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching, and Professor of Clinical Teaching** **)** **Position #: 00008083 - Requisition #:35350** **Job Summary:** **The CU College of Nursing is seeking a full-time faculty member within the Clinical Teaching Faculty Series to teach in simulation and other clinical environments. The work location for this faculty position is in Durango, Colorado on the Fort Lewis College campus.** + 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 psychologically 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(s) 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. + Clinical Teaching Track faculty are encouraged to contribute to the body of knowledge in simulation (e.g., publications, editorials, empirical research, blogs, social media, and presentations) + Participating in professional service to the CU Nursing community **Work Location:** **Why Join Us:** **Why work for the University?** + 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 **Diversity and Equity:** **How to Apply:** **Screening of Applications Begins:** **November 30, 2024** **Anticipated Pay Range:** _or hiring range_ **HIRING RANGE:** _or hiring range_ **ADA Statement:** **Background Check Statement:** **Vaccination Statement:** **Qualifications** **Qualifications:** **Minimum Qualifications:** _Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire._ **Instructor of Clinical Teaching** + A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college. + A master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. + A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Instructor of Clinical Teaching in the Clinical Series: Clinical Teaching Track. + Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado. + Two years of professional nursing experience within the past five years. **Senior Instructor of Clinical Teaching** + A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college. + A master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. + A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor of Clinical Teaching in the Clinical Series: Clinical Teaching Track. + Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado. + Two years of professional nursing experience within the past five years. **Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching** + A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college.A master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. + A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area; + A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching in the Clinical Series: Clinical Teaching Track. + Eligible to obtain an unencumbered State of Colorado RN License. + Two years of professional nursing experience within the past five years. **Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching** + A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college. + A master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. + A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area; + A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching in the Clinical Series: Clinical Teaching Track; + Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching include recognition as an expert teacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship + Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado. **Professor of Clinical Teaching** + A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college. + A master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education. + A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area. + A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Professor of Clinical Teaching in the Clinical Series: Clinical Teaching Track; + Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Professor of Clinical Teaching include recognition as a master teacher, sustained leadership in teaching, expertise in curriculum development and teaching innovations, and a sustained commitment to peer-reviewed scholarly work. + Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience teaching in simulation or skill acquisition. + Experience teaching in the clinical environment as a Clinical Instructor. + Expertise in acute and primary care across the lifespan (adult and pediatric), obstetrics, and/or psychiatric mental health. + Collaborative record of teaching and scholarship. **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 leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. + Ability to provide effective leadership to achieve strategic objectives. + Ability to think critically and problem-solve to achieve team objectives. + Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive student and faculty cohort. + Values diversity of student backgrounds and experiences. + Committed to improving the quality and access of healthcare to communities. **Job Category** **Primary Location** **Schedule** **Posting Date** **Unposting Date** **To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=35350&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/5769740)** Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency (https://www.jobelephant.com/) CU Nursing Clinical Teaching Faculty Position (Open Rank), located in Durango, Colorado - 35350 Faculty Ideal candidates will have teaching and scholarship experience. This individual will also hold a faculty appointment of Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Professor within the Clinical Teaching Track. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This position will 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 CU College of Nursing simulation location on the Fort Lewis College campus in Durango, Colorado. They will report to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation and be a member of the CU Nursing clinical education teaching team. Some weekends and night shifts will be required to meet the demands of clinical teaching across all programs and locations. This faculty member will teach in both simulation and at clinical agencies 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 the simulation and 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. This position focuses 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. Examples of Work Performed may include: This description is a summary only and describes 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. Primarily onsite related to simulation teaching assignments and clinical site visits with periodic times of remote work in between. Primary work location is the Fort Lewis College campus in Durango, Colorado. Clinical site locations may vary across the Durango area based on need. CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together. We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5769740&targetURL=https://advantage.cu.edu/) . The University of Colorado 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. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. The CU Nursing recognizes that Boldly Transforming Health is inextricably linked to a fundamental and integral commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It is a pledge to critical consciousness in teaching, research, and scholarship, clinical care, operational practices and service to the community. Toward that end, and in alignment with the Future of Nursing report, CU Nursing sees as central aims: naming and addressing structural systems of oppression, striving to eliminate societal inequities, and advance health equity. As such, we seek individuals with lived experience and/or demonstrated commitment to creating a justice driven and inclusive learning and working environment. Please provide a diversity statement (800 words or fewer) describing your lived experience and/or your professional commitment as a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within higher education and/or professional community, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. a. As communicated in the posting, "The CU College of Nursing values individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Please ensure that you have included a diversity statement (800 words or fewer) describing your lived experience and/or your professional commitment as a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within higher education and/or professional community, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas. 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address 4. A copy of all relevant diplomas/certifications (i.e. confirmation of high school diploma) Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5769740&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) . Questions should be directed to: Amy Hester via CON.HR@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5769740&targetURL=CON.HR@ucdenver.edu) Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered. The starting salary range () for this position has been established as Instructor of Clinical Teaching: $86,500 - $96,700 annually at 1.0 FTE Sr. Instructor of Clinical Teaching: $90,800 - 96,200 at 1.0 FTE Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching: $95,000 - $115,000 annually at 1.0 FTE Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching: $115,000 to $125,000 annually at 1.0 FTE Professor of Clinical Teaching: $130,000 to $155,000 annually at 1.0 FTE The above salary range () represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt. 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. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5769740&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125) 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5769740&targetURL=hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu) . The University of Colorado 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. CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5769740&targetURL=https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-combined-schedule.pdf) . If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5769740&targetURL=https://research.cuanschutz.edu/ehs/home/divisions/occupational-health/oh-enrollment) . Faculty rank is determined at the end of the interview process based on a comprehensive review of candidate qualifications and experience compared to established College of Nursing criteria. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor of Clinical Teaching, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Teaching, Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching, Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching, or Professor of Clinical Teaching based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below : Faculty : Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20468 - CON-DEAN ADMINISTRATION : Full-time : Oct 31, 2024 : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Amy Hester Posting Contact Email: CON.HR@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=5769740&targetURL=CON.HR@ucdenver.edu) Position Number: 00008083jeid-1f8c9703c03a8441a20d54930e41ebe7 The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.