What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Nursing position at University of Colorado?
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Assistant Professor - Nursing
Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking an Assistant Professor to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.
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Salary Range: $82,000 to $85,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.
This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
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Summary
This is a full time,9-month, on-campus, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level with 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% service work distribution in the Department of Nursing. This position is expected to teach 15 credit hours per academic year and may include some responsibilities in the undergraduate or graduate programs; advise students; develop a successful line of research and scholarly record; conduct online teaching; and seek external funding that strengthens/broadens current areas of research. Faculty also participate in both internal and external professional service activities and demonstrate collaborative interests and collegiality in all aspects of faculty engagement. The position includes classroom, online, laboratory, and clinical teaching.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
Teaching and Curriculum Development (40%)
- Provide instruction to undergraduate and graduate students in classroom, simulation learning center, online, and clinical settings.
- Select and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
- Plan, develop, and implement evaluation tools to assess student progress.
- Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Maintain clinical and academic expertise.
Research and Scholarship (40%)
- Engage in an active program of research/scholarship individually and in collaborative partnerships.
- Evidence of research productivity, including publications, presentations, and internal or external grant funding.
Service (20%)
- Engage in various service activities within the department, college, UCCS, the profession of nursing, and the community.
- Mentor and advise students.
- Participate in meetings and other activities that advance the mission and goals of the department, college, university, and profession.
Other duties as determined by the Dean and Department Chair.
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: February 1, 2026
Potential interview dates: February 9-27, 2026
- On-Campus interview dates: March 2-18, 2026
- Potential start date: August 17, 2026
UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
- PhD in Nursing or a related area, conferred by the time of hire is required. One graduate degree (MSN or PhD in nursing) in nursing from a nationally accredited institution is required.
- Active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado, or ability to obtain by date of hire is required.
- A minimum of two years professional nursing clinical experience is required.
- Evidence of a program of research/scholarship is required.
- Academic experience in undergraduate or graduate nursing education is preferred.
- Previous experience with conducting online teaching is preferred.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical, and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.
Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.
Salary : $82,000 - $85,000