Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs/Administrative Faculty Appointment/Tenure Eligible or Clinical Practice Faculty Appointment

Job Summary:

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.  

The University of Colorado (CU), College of Nursing is seeking an exceptional faculty leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs (CCA), a faculty administrative appointment. The ideal candidate would be qualified to hold a full-time (1.00 FTE) faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with dedicated time to serve as the Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs ( an administrative faculty appointment).  

The Associate Dean of CCA serves as the senior administrator overseeing the CU College of Nursing’s faculty practice enterprise and is responsible for strategic development, clinical faculty/staff support, compliance, practice, and clinical site operations.  The Associate Dean is responsible for ensuring that the practice activities are conducted efficiently and ethically, consistent with the rules and regulations of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the CU College of Nursing. This position directly supervises faculty and staff as needed within the clinical enterprise structure.  

The Associate Dean for Clinical and Community Affairs reports directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing and works collaboratively with other leaders in the college, as well as faculty and staff.  

Examples of Work Performed: 

• Articulates a compelling, inclusive vision for the future of practice within the CU College of Nursing. Provides strategic leadership in developing and refining the College’s practice mission and activities.
• Provides leadership in defining levels of excellence in nursing practice within the CU College of Nursing
• Provides leadership in designing systems of evaluation that ascertain whether levels of excellence are being met within the practice enterprise.
• Provides leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating models of clinical practice.
• Facilitates interprofessional and collaborative efforts.
• Reviews relevant campus, federal, and state fiscal policies and procedures related to clinical affairs.
• Provides leadership in developing specific College of Nursing policies and procedures within the clinical practice enterprise that tie into relevant college, campus, and university policies and procedures.
• Directs that the CU Nursing Office of Clinical and Community Affairs operations are consistent with CCA, College, Campus, and University policies and procedures.
• Designs, in collaboration with faculty, staff, and clinical agencies, a variety of practice opportunities that allow the College to meet its stated goals for community service and faculty practice.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates programs that reflect current practice trends to meet the needs for service, clinical practice, and communities that stems from the philosophy and goals of the College of Nursing, the Anschutz Medical Campus and the general University.
• Provides oversight to provider support functions such as CCA onboarding, credentialing, scheduling, and peer review.
• Provides oversight to compliance and safety functions for faculty practice within the CU College of Nursing.
• Collaborates with the Office of University Counsel and CU Nursing Dean’s Office in developing professional service agreements and MOUs.
• Establishes and manages positive relationships with various internal and external constituents and appropriately represents the College of Nursing.
• Creates a system of accountability by defining and reporting quality metrics and productivity standards for CU Nursing practice faculty.
• Serves as the designated Chair of the CU Nursing HealthCare Partners Governing Board.
• Oversees and monitors the financial status of the clinical enterprise in the CU College of Nursing.
• Provides leadership in identifying external funding opportunities to support the practice missions of the College.
• Works with CU Nursing Office of Research and Scholarship to submit grants and funding requests to external agencies to expand and support practice initiatives.
• Provides oversight of the faculty practice enterprise, including Sheridan Health Services (a multi-site, nurse-led, interprofessional federally qualified health center), two midwifery practices (University Nurse-Midwives and the Center for Midwifery), a primary care clinic on AMC (Campus Community Health) as well as other clinical practice sites.
• Provides oversight of clinical activities emphasizing efficiency, productivity, and accountability.
• Provides leadership and supervision to clinical directors to ensure consistency in scope of practice, practice guidelines, and patient care quality.

• Encourage a culture of belonging, grounding learning in mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity and ethics, as well as personal and professional development.  

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.  

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals – the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children’s Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. 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. 

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://nursing.cuanschutz.edu/about/careers/benefits .

Diversity and Equity:

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. 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.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

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

Questions should be directed to: CU College of Nursing Human Resources at [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  For best consideration, apply by June 30, 2024. 

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice: $110,000 to $130,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Professor of Clinical Practice: $125,000 to $155,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Associate Professor (Tenure Eligible): $115,000 to $135,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Professor (Tenure Eligible): $130,000 to $160,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

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. 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  

ADA Statement:

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 [email protected] ​.  

Background Check Statement:

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.  

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . 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 . 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.  

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, Professor of Clinical Practice, Associate Professor (tenure eligible), or Professor (tenure eligible) based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Associate Professor of Clinical Practice:

• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado;
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area, from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Eligible for faculty rank of Associate Professor or higher.
• Five years’ experience working in a clinical or hospital setting, providing direct and/or indirect patient care (i.e. as an RN, APRN, Charge Nurse, Chief Nursing Officer or similar positions).
• Five or more years of management experience, including financial and supervisory experience.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Associate Professor in the Clinical Practice faculty track. 

Professor of Clinical Practice:

• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado;
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area, from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Eligible for faculty rank of Associate Professor or higher
• Five years’ experience working in a clinical or hospital setting, providing direct and/or indirect patient care (i.e. as an RN, APRN, Charge Nurse, Chief Nursing Officer or similar positions).
• Five or more years of management experience, including financial and supervisory experience.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in practice, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Professor in the Clinical Practice faculty track. 

Associate Professor (Tenure Eligible):

• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado;
• An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area, from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Eligible for faculty rank of Associate Professor with tenure.
• Five years’ experience working in a clinical or hospital setting, providing direct and/or indirect patient care (i.e. as an RN, APRN, Charge Nurse, Chief Nursing Officer or similar positions).
• Five or more years of management experience, including financial and supervisory experience.
• A record of scholarship and experience to qualify for the rank of Associate Professor, or Professor in a tenure eligible position.

o   Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor include an extensive and continuing body of research published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.

• Evidence of focused area of research.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students, ideally including students with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in securing funding via grants and contracts, as evidenced by past achievements. This could include pilot funding, intramural funding, or similar. 

Professor (Tenure Eligible):

• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado;
• An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area, from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Eligible for faculty rank of Associate Professor with tenure.
• Five years’ experience working in a clinical or hospital setting, providing direct and/or indirect patient care (i.e. as an RN, APRN, Charge Nurse, Chief Nursing Officer or similar positions).
• Five or more years of management experience, including financial and supervisory experience.
• A record of scholarship and experience to qualify for the rank of Professor in a tenure-eligible position.

o   Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Professor include a proven track record of extramural funding, substantial scholarship in peer reviewed journals, national recognition for program of research, and leadership in professional organizations.

• Evidence of focused area of research.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students, ideally including students with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in securing funding via grants and contracts, as evidenced by past achievements. This could include pilot funding, intramural funding, or similar. 

Conditions of employment:

• Must be willing and able to travel to multiple practice/clinical sites related to overall duties.
• Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado licenses by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by all necessary parties and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
• Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
• Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Five years experience working as an APRN and/or as an RN directly supporting APRNs in their practice model
• Experience managing a clinical site and/or practice, ideally nurse-led, including financial and supervisory experience,
• Clinical practice development experience.
• Experience coordinating grant-funded projects. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop collaboration with inter-professional colleagues.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to achieve strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching across multiple modalities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nurse-led models of care and quality metrics.
• Demonstrated lived experience and/or commitment to creating a justice-driven culture of belonging evidenced by addressing structural systems of oppression, striving to eliminate societal inequity, and/or advancing health equity in teaching, practice, scholarship, and/or research.