"Clinical Education Faculty (Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, or Assistant Professor)"

Job Summary

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing is seeking multiple full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty positions to teach in Simulation and in various clinical environments as Clinical Education Faculty, primarily focused in either Adult Health or Psychiatric Mental Health. The ideal candidate(s) would be qualified to hold a faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Assistant Professor in the Clinical Teaching Faculty Track. 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 all College of Nursing simulation locations, including the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) in Aurora, Colorado, and the Legacy Innovations Center in Parker, Colorado.

These faculty positions report to the Assistant Dean of Clinical Simulation and are members of the clinical education teaching team. Some weekends and night shifts will be required to meet the demands of clinical teaching across all programs and locations.

These faculty members 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...

Examples of Work Performed may include:

• 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...
• Collaborate with teaching team(s) to foster continued quality improvement...
• Evaluate student application of knowledge.
• Facilitate student learning in direct care environments (such as clinical rotations)...
• Participate in professional development activities...
• Use of educational technology...
• Promote accountability among students...
• Incorporate current best practices in simulation literature...
• Clinical Teaching Track faculty are encouraged to contribute to the body of knowledge in simulation...
• Participating in professional service to the CU Nursing community

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, or Assistant Professor in the Clinical Teaching Track based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

• Instructor of Clinical Teaching
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college.
  • Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Eligible for faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor of Clinical Teaching.
  • Eligible to obtain an unencumbered State of Colorado RN License.
  • Two years of professional nursing experience within the past five years.
• Sr. Instructor of Clinical Teaching
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college.
  • Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Eligible for faculty appointment at the rank of Sr. Instructor of Clinical Teaching.
  • Eligible to obtain an unencumbered State of Colorado RN License.
  • Two years of professional nursing experience within the past five years.
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college.
  • Master's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Doctorate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
  • Eligible for faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching.
  • Eligible to obtain an unencumbered State of Colorado RN License.
  • Two years of professional nursing experience within the past five years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in simulation or skill acquisition.
• Experience teaching in the clinical environment as a Clinical Instructor

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 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.

How to Apply

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
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

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

Questions should be directed to: Amy Hester via CON.HR@ucdenver.edu

Anticipated Pay Range

HIRING RANGE:

• Instructor of Clinical Teaching: $85,000 - $93,000 annually at 1.0 FTE
• Sr. Instructor of Clinical Teaching: $88,000 - 96,000 at 1.0 FTE
• Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching: $90,000 - $105,000 annually at 1.0 FTE