Advanced Practice Provider (APP) - Clinical Teaching Faculty Position - Open Rank

University of Colorado Anschutz
Department: College of Nursing, Office of Academic Programs

Job Title: Clinical Teaching Faculty Position in Durango, Colorado (Open Rank-Instructor of Clinical Teaching, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Teaching, Assistant Professor of Clinical Teaching, Associate Professor of Clinical Teaching, and Professor of Clinical Teaching)

Position #:00008083 – Requisition #:40274

Job Summary:

The CU College of Nursing is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty member with expertise in acute and primary care across the lifespan and/or teaching undergraduate nursing courses. The work location for this faculty position is in Durango, Colorado on the Fort Lewis College Campus.

The ideal candidate will have teaching and scholarship experience with the ability to teach across programs. This individual will also hold a faculty appointment within the IRC: Clinical Series, Clinical Teaching Track. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and community members from varied ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Successful candidates will have recent experience in the area of focus 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 Anschutz. 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 an expectation 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 Anschutz College of Nursing community, specifically faculty, staff, students, and community partners with varied identities.

This position may involve didactic and clinical teaching responsibilities. Didactic courses are taught in the classroom, or in blended formats. Supervision of clinical courses includes simulation, clinical conferences, site visits, and close communication with clinical preceptors. It is the expectation that faculty will be on the Fort Lewis Campus or at clinical sites a minimum of three days per week.

Key Responsibilities:

·         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.

·         Develop expertise in simulation pedagogy.

·         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 outl