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Instructor of Nursing Practical Nurse Program - Montrose Campus

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO | Full Time

$50k-100k (estimate)

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Instructor of Nursing Practical Nurse Program - Montrose Campus

Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO

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Colorado Mesa University is Hiring an Instructor of Nursing Practical Nurse Program - Montrose Campus Near Grand Junction, CO

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

Instructor of Nursing Practical Nurse Program - Montrose Campus

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified applicants for a non-tenure track Instructor of Nursing for the Practical Nurse program on the Montrose campus. This position has ongoing responsibility for facilitating student learning in the classroom, laboratory and/or clinical practice setting. The Instructor of Nursing also assumes joint responsibility with faculty in guiding student learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise students’ performance of clinical skills in the lab and/or clinical setting. The clinical faculty/clinical scholar to student ratio is not more than 1:10.

Collaborate with nursing faculty and agency contacts to arrange for clinical experiences in local health care facilities.

Demonstrate clinical skills as needed for student learning.

Supervise student performance of clinical skills and patient care.

Evaluate student performance in the clinical setting, including clinical written assignments under the direction and supervision of nursing faculty.

Reinforce theoretical and clinical content with nursing examples and clinical expectations.

Develop positive relationships with other faculty, students, and the clinical sites.

Facilitate socialization of students into the professional registered nurse role.

Teach assigned classes. This includes content preparation with an emphasis on student engagement and adult learning theory.

Classroom management skills and use of CMU’s learning management system platform required.

Presenting to all students attending class, in writing and within the time span established by departmental policy, a course description, policies, and grading criteria.

Establishing, posting, and keeping a minimum of five office hours weekly during each academic term of the academic year.

The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities.

Required Qualifications:

A current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado.

A minimum of one year of clinical experience relevant to the area(s) of responsibility with not less than 2 years of full-time (or equivalent) professional nursing practice.

Hold a minimum of a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university with national nursing accreditation.

•If the graduate degree is non-nursing, the individual must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and demonstrate evidence of the graduate degree being in a field relevant to the area of responsibility, OR

•If an applicant is in a graduate program, they must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and submit a written plan demonstrating ongoing progression in obtaining a graduate degree in nursing or in a field relevant to instructional content within 3 years of hire.

Salary: $45,000.00 - 50,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Faculty

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/30/2024.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter

• Resume/CV

• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.

• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Lucy Graham lgraham@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$50k-100k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/14/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

05/02/2024

WEBSITE

coloradomesa.edu

HEADQUARTERS

GRAND JUNCTION, CO

SIZE

1,000 - 3,000

FOUNDED

1925

CEO

VALERIE HORTON

REVENUE

<$5M

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About Colorado Mesa University

Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the master's, bachelor's, associate, and certificate levels. At Colorado Mesa, we take great pride in providing educational opportunities and tools that help students succeed in today's complex and interconnected world. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational w...orkforce demands. Colorado Mesa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. More
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