Instructional Series Faculty Appointment focused in Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (Open Rank-Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: College of Nursing, Office of Faculty and Students

Job Title: Instructional Series Faculty Appointment focused in Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP (Open Rank -Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor )

Position #: 00613794 – Requisition #36858:

Job Summary

The CU College of Nursing is seeking a full-time (1.00 FTE) faculty member within the Instructional Faculty Series with expertise in teaching adult gerontology acute care nurse practitioner and related content. This position may teach across programs and at multiple CU Nursing locations. Potential courses will include but are not limited to foundational and adult-gerontology acute care content. This is an open rank faculty position within the Instructional Faculty Series at the rank of Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and scholarship. The successful candidate must work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community members from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Faculty are integral to providing a high-quality student experience. This position will interface directly with students. Along with other faculty who teach in the classroom, this role is responsible for providing an engaging 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.

This position’s primary work location is the Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, and may also have teaching responsibilities as needed on the Legacy Campus, in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Successful candidates will have recent experience teaching in the areas of focus listed above, a track record of excellence in academic teaching, and scholarship experience that supports the ability to teach across programs. Responsibilities may include participation in the teaching, practice, and service mission of the College of Nursing and the University of Colorado. Demonstration of academic leadership, such as curricular/program development, is preferred. For APRN candidates, a portion of the position may be devoted to clinical practice, depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise.

While the primary focus for these positions resides in the teaching mission of the college, service and scholarship to the university and the college are expected of all faculty members. A successful candidate will help foster a community of belonging and utilize a justice lens to effectively engage with all members of the CU Nursing community, specifically faculty, staff, students, and community partners with diverse identities.

This position may involve didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities. Didactic courses are taught in the classroom, online, or in blended formats. Supervision of clinical courses includes clinical conferences using online conferencing, site visits, and close communication with clinical preceptors.

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.
• Remain current with best practices in teaching pedagogy 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.
• Contribute to a psychologically safe learning environment, 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 regarding course content and assignments, clinical experiences, and/or evaluation methods.
• Provide a climate of mutual respect, open communication, and collaboration. Act as a role model for patient-centered care.
• Evaluate student application of knowledge.
• Participate in professional development activities that address desired learning outcomes and align with an individual’s role and the priorities of the institution.
• Use 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.
• Instructional Track faculty are encouraged to contribute to the body of knowledge in simulation (e.g., publications, editorials, empirical research, blogs, social media, and presentations).
• Participate in professional service to the CU Nursing community.
• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.
• Provide education through learner-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill patients' evolving needs and meet the marketplace's workforce demands.
• Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity and ethics as well as personal and professional development.
• Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs and the College of Nursing as well as abide by the mandates set by the University of Colorado, and the College of Nursing.
• Participate in course, curricular and program revisions/development as assigned.
• Introduce students to skills needed to succeed in a progressive teaching and learning environment that incorporates ongoing innovative strategies for competency development.
• Serve on divisional, college, and university committees.
• Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative inter-professional teaching and scholarship.

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.

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule based on assigned teaching responsibilities.

This position’s primary work location is the Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, and will also have teaching responsibilities as needed on the Legacy Campus, in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

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 faculty criteria.

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

Instructor

• 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 in the Instructional Series: Instructor Track.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.
• Hold current certification for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).

Senior Instructor

• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor in the Instructional Series: Instructor Track.

Assistant Teaching Professor

• 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 Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track.

Associate Teaching Professor

• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track:
• Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor include recognition as an expert teacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship.

Teaching Professor

• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track :
• Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Teaching Professor 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience working as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• Holds a current Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) designation.
• Demonstrated success in teaching across nursing programs from undergraduate to DNP.
• 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.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to achieve strategic objectives.
• Ability to think critically and problem-solve to achieve team objectives.
• Values diversity of student backgrounds and experiences.
• Committed to improving the quality and access of healthcare to communities.