Instructor/Lecturer - School of Nursing

Instructor/Lecturer - School of Nursing

POSITION TITLE: Instructor/Lecturer

COMPENSATION RANGE: 60,500.00 - 63,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026

BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub

Position Description: The University of Northern Colorado, School of Nursing is searching for a full-time, contract-renewable, Instructor/Lecturer in Nursing, who has experience teaching in pre-licensure nursing programs. Ideally, the candidate for this position would be able to provide on-site support for nursing medical/surgical clinical and laboratory courses and teach other courses in the pre-licensure program consistent with their nursing expertise. Primary duties also include participation in departmental and community service and faculty governance.

The School of Nursing:
The UNC School of Nursing has a long history of excellence in Northern Colorado and recently celebrated our 60-year anniversary. Housed in Gunter Hall, we currently offer programs that include BSN, RN to BSN, post-Master's FNP/DNP, ENP certificate, a Master's in Leadership, Quality and Safety, Nursing Education certificate, and PhD in Nursing Education.

About the College:
The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in the natural, health, human and mathematical sciences. Our students benefit from mentoring by faculty who are national and international experts in their fields and from meaningful research opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. Our graduates leave us with a first-class education that has prepared them to contribute to society whether they become health-care providers, educators, scientists, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, sport administrators, rehabilitation counselors, mathematicians, athletic trainers, recreation program managers, public health practitioners or work in other public service-oriented fields.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree in nursing
• Current, unencumbered, CO RN/APRN license (or ability to obtain RN/APRN license in CO)
• Two years of acute care clinical nursing experience that includes 1 year in medical/surgical nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in nursing or related field
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in nursing in classroom, online, clinical, laboratory, and simulation settings
• Experience in teaching and an interest in innovative, engaged teaching methods
• Knowledgeable about inclusive pedagogy
• Experience in mentoring, precepting, or managing students' clinical experiences

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation for this position includes a starting 9-month salary between $60,500 - $63,000, commensurate with experience and degree. Summer salary may also be available. Benefits include health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Other benefits may be available based on position.

Target Start Date: 8/17/2026

Contact and Application Deadline:
Review of applications will begin in April 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement on teaching philosophy with attention to inclusive pedagogy, copies of unofficial transcripts, and the names and contact information of at least three references. For questions about the application process, contact Becca Romine, at: nhshr@unco.edu. For questions about the position, contact the search chair Dr. Kathie Records at Kathryn.Records@unco.edu.
To ensure full consideration, please apply by 11:59 PM 4/22/26.

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.