Adjunct Hiring Pool – Nursing – ENP Clinical Faculty

POSITION TITLE:  Adjunct Hiring Pool – Nursing – ENP Clinical Faculty

COMPENSATION RANGE: 1,590.00 - 1,590.00 per credit hour

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

Department: Nursing

TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/17/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

This is an open pool posting and applicants will be contacted only if a suitable position becomes available. Pool may be used to fill vacancies for the Fall 2026 - Summer 2027.

This pool expires 05/31/2027. Applicants wishing to remain in this pool past 05/31/2027, must reapply at that time.

Position Summary:

The UNC School of Nursing invites applications for part-time clinical faculty positions to teach in our graduate Emergency Nurse Practitioner program. Part-time, nurse practitioner clinical faculty primarily teach on-campus in clinical skills laboratories/simulations and conduct site visits for specialty rotations. Depending on interest and expertise, opportunities for classroom teaching may be available. These positions are filled semester by semester based on the needs of the program. The positions are highly flexible, depending on the interest and experience of the applicant.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Two years clinical APRN/FNP experience, preferably in an emergency or urgent care setting
• Unencumbered CO RN/APRN license
• National certification as FNP (AANP or ANCC)
• Completion of Urine Drug Screening

•  Two years clinical ENP experience
• National certification as ENP (AANP)
• Doctoral Degree in Nursing

For questions about the application process or position, contact the School of Nursing Director – Melissa Henry at: melissa.henry@unco.edu.

About the Department:

The School of Nursing offers degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our undergraduate programs include a traditional and second bachelor’s BSN program and a fully online RN-BSN completion program. At the graduate level, we offer a fully online master’s degree in leadership, quality and safety and advanced practice clinical programs including a doctorate in nursing practice (FNP and post-Master’s APRN options). We also offer post-master’s certificates in nursing education, family nurse practitioner, and emergency nurse practitioner. Our unique PhD in nursing education rounds out our portfolio of programs with a focus on the science of nursing and teaching practices.

School of nursing faculty members are active in teaching, service, and research in the spirit of the student-centered Teacher/Scholar Model, prioritizing a student-centered, evidence-based approach to innovative teaching and learning in all programs. The faculty is committed to strong collaborations with campus and community-based partners to enrich the learning opportunities for all students and meet the healthcare needs of the region.

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.

About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44%  of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college.  UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

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