Instructor - Nursing

The Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for an Instructor of Nursing. This position is for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track appointment at the Instructor level with 80% teaching and 20% service. This position is expected to teach 24 credit hours per academic year in our undergraduate program. 

Who We Are:

The Helen and Arthur E Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)  is a distinguished and innovative college providing excellence in education, scholarship, and practice in the health professions. The college currently serves ~1,400 students (80% undergraduate and 20% graduate) through its programs in the Department of Nursing, the Department of Health Sciences, and the Department of Human Physiology and Nutrition.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system and is home to over 10,500 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. 

Colorado Springs  (pop. 400K+) is situated at the base of Pikes Peak, offers many recreational and cultural activities and was recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report  as one of the top Best Places to Live in the U.S.

Job Duties:

• Teach undergraduate students
• Participate on the undergraduate lead faculty team and the department to facilitate the mission, vision and goals
• Participate in both internal and external professional service activities, community collaboration while demonstrating collabroative interests and collegiality in all aspects of faculty engagement
• Variable responsibilities in clinical teaching, simulation, classroom, and online

Job Competencies: 

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communitcate effectively with colleagues and students with a wide range of skill levels.
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of interaction.

This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

What We Offer:

Salary Range: Generally starting at $60,000 - $64,000 annually

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 University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, and a tuition benefit. Information on university benefits programs, including eligibility, is located at http://www.cu.edu/employee-services . Total compensation goes beyond the value on the paycheck.  Please consider reviewing the Total Compensation page at Total Compensation Calculators | University of Colorado .

Tentative Search Timeline:

• The potential dates for video interviews will be the week of November 22, 2021.
• The potential dates for second interviews for finalists will be the week of December 6, 2021.
• The potential employee start date is January 2022.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working community. To assist in achieving this goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history check. 

UCCS is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the Office of Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date.  If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing from a program with national accreditation
• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the State of Colorado or eligible to obtain prior to start of employment
• Two years of full-time or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous teaching experience in undergraduate nursing program or adult learning environments
• Experience related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, simulation, curriculum development and evaluation
• Practice experience in adult health
• Practice specific national certification

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move. Employee is occasionally required to have long period of sitting, moderate bending, moderate energy requirements and fine motor skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.