Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Nursing Education

Position Summary:

Job Description:

POSITION:

Western Colorado University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Nursing Education Program. This position may be filled at either the Lecturer (non-tenure track) or Assistant Professor (tenure-track) level, depending on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will support the launch and growth of Western’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and delivers didactic, laboratory, clinical, and simulation instruction. Teaching responsibilities may include courses such as Foundations of Nursing, Evidence-Based Nursing Practice, Health Promotion and Assessment Across the Lifespan, Nursing Care of Older Adults, Nursing Care of Children and Families, population health, and rural health nursing. Additional courses may be assigned based on program needs and candidate qualifications.

The successful candidate will teach a 24-credit load, contribute to clinical supervision and advising, and participate in curriculum development and accreditation activities. Instruction in the clinical simulation laboratory is expected, with opportunities for leadership in simulation and program development. The position requires the person to be on-campus.

The Nursing Program emphasizes undergraduate education, rural and population health, clinical excellence, and student success through mentoring, simulation-based learning, and strong community partnerships. Faculty will collaborate closely with the Director of the Nursing Education Program on accreditation, curriculum implementation and evaluation, student recruitment and retention, and the continued development of clinical placements.  The team is highly collaborative and committed to nursing education and student development and growth.

For more information on the Nursing program, visit: https://western.edu/program/pre-nursing/

Western is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.    

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

For Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

• Doctorate in Nursing from a nationally accredited nursing education program;
  or a doctorate in a related field with a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited program and evidence that the graduate degree is relevant to the position

• Evidence of professional activity appropriate to a tenure-track appointment, including scholarly, clinical, or program development contributions

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate nursing education and teaching excellence

For Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program (or BSN with a graduate degree in a related field and relevant experience)

• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate nursing education and student mentoring

For Both Positions

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Colorado (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date)

• Clinical Affiliate Eligibility Requirement Candidates must meet the credentialing and compliance requirements of Western Colorado University and its affiliated clinical partners to supervise nursing students in healthcare settings. Faculty must be eligible to obtain and maintain clinical privileges, including authorization to oversee student learning and access to electronic medical records as required for instructional responsibilities. Requirements include successful completion of background checks, health clearances, and partner-specific onboarding processes.

• Minimum of two years of full-time (or equivalent) clinical nursing experience

• Ability to teach in classroom, lab, clinical, and simulation settings

• Proficiency with instructional technologies, including hybrid and simulation-based delivery

• Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment

• Collegiality, professional flexibility, and willingness to contribute to a growing academic program

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Women’s Health (OB/GYN), Rural Health/Public Health, Pediatrics, or Mental Health

• Experience in population health, rural health nursing, or community-based practice

• Experience with clinical simulation design, delivery, and evaluation

• Experience supporting or participating in CCNE or state accreditation processes

• Experience developing new programs or curricula

• Engagement with professional nursing organizations or continuing professional development

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