Specialty Director of the Health Systems Leadership Track/Instructional Series Faculty Appointment (Open Rank-Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor)

Job Summary:

The CU College of Nursing is seeking an energetic leader to serve as the Specialty Director of the Health Systems Leadership Track. The ideal candidate would be qualified to hold a full-time (1.00 FTE) faculty appointment within the Instructional Faculty Series (rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience). This full-time faculty position includes dedicated time (5 credits) to serve as the Specialty Director of the Health Systems Leadership Track. The successful candidate will have recent leadership educational experience and a track record of excellence in academic teaching. Responsibilities 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.

Ideal candidates will have teaching and scholarship experience with the ability to teach across programs. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, and potential ranks include Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor within the Instructional Series.

Successful candidates will have recent clinical experience in the focus area listed above and a track record of excellence in academic teaching. 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 will 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 faculty position involves didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities as well as administrative responsibility for the Health Systems Leadership Track including, recruiting, interviewing prospective students, securing clinical placements, and counseling those not meeting expectations for graduate students. 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:

· Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomes in the curriculum and proactively support all facets of the learning environment.

· Lead the comprehensive revision of the Health Systems Leadership Track MS track by benchmarking comparable graduate leadership programs and redesigning the curriculum to align with current evidence, competency-based education, accreditation standards, and evolving healthcare leadership needs.

· Provide education through learner-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of patients and meet workforce demands of the marketplace.

· 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 specialty track development, revision and evaluation, as assigned.

· Introduce students to skills needed to succeed in a progressive teaching and learning environment that incorporates ongoing innovative strategies for competency development.

· Evaluate student application of knowledge.

· Demonstrate basic skills in operating educational technology tools.

· Promote accountability among students by implementing clear guidelines and expectations for preparation, engagement, and self-directed study/practice.

· 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 college-wide needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

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

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

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.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including:

· Medical: Multiple plan options

· Dental: Multiple plan options

· Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

· Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

· Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year

· Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

· Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

· Holiday Days: 11/year