Specialty Director Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs​/Instructiona

Overview

Specialty Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs/Instructional Series Faculty Appointment (Open Rank - Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor)

Organization:
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing, Office of Faculty and Students

Job Title:
Specialty Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs/Instructional Series Faculty Appointment (Open Rank - Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor)

Position: # - Requisition 36891

Position Summary:
The CU College of Nursing seeks an energetic leader to serve as the Specialty Director of the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Program. The candidate will hold a full-time (1.0 FTE) faculty appointment within the Instructional Faculty Series (rank determined by qualifications and experience).

• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes in the curriculum and support the learning environment.
• Provide education through learner-centered instruction to prepare graduates for evolving patient needs and workforce demands.
• Foster a culture of learning valuing mutual responsibility, lifelong learning, diversity, ethics, and professional development.
• Promote the stature of the academic programs and the College, in alignment with university mandates.
• Suggest and accept teaching assignments within the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program as determined by leadership.
• Participate in course, curricular, and program revisions/development as assigned.
• Introduce students to skills for a progressive teaching/learning environment with innovative competency development strategies.
• Evaluate student application of knowledge.
• Demonstrate basic skills in operating educational technology tools.
• Promote accountability with clear guidelines for preparation, engagement, and self-directed study/practice.
• Serve on divisional, college, and university committees; collaborate in inter-professional teaching and scholarship.
• Administrative responsibilities for the AGNP Program, including securing clinical placements for graduate students; didactic and clinical teaching in classroom, online, or blended formats; supervision of clinical conferences and site communication with preceptors.

Hybrid (primary location Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO; may teach at Legacy Campus, Lone Tree, CO as needed).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Assistant Teaching Professor:
  Bachelor’s in nursing, Master’s degree, DNP or doctoral degree in science, nursing, social science, education, or related field; at least two years of AG-ACNP practice; AGACNP certification; demonstrated teaching effectiveness and scholarship; eligible for CO nursing license.
• Associate Teaching Professor:
  Same initial degrees; at least two years AG-ACNP practice; AGACNP certification; demonstrated teaching effectiveness and scholarship; recognized as an expert teacher with sustained scholarship; eligible for CO nursing license.
• Teaching Professor:
  Same initial degrees; at least two years AG-ACNP practice; AGACNP certification; demonstrated teaching effectiveness and leadership in teaching and curriculum development; sustained scholarly work; eligible for CO nursing license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four+ years of AG-ACNP practice; experience in academic leadership (curricular/program development);
  Certified Nurse Educator (CNE); demonstrated cross-program teaching and scholarship; collaboration across programs.

• Effective written and oral communication
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the institution
• Leadership to achieve strategic objectives
• Critical thinking and problem-solving for team objectives
• Valuing diversity and improving healthcare quality and access

Screening of Applications Begins:
June 19, 2025

:

• Compensation:
  Assistant Teaching Professor $98,000–$115,000;
  Associate Teaching Professor $115,000–$130,000;
  Teaching Professor $130,000–$150,000 (1.0 FTE).
• Benefits include medical, dental, retirement, PTO, vacation, sick days, holidays, tuition benefits, ECO Pass, and more.
• CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer; supports reasonable accommodations in accordance with law.

This open-rank position may include clinical practice for APRN candidates. Duties include teaching, practice, and service, with potential emphasis on curricular/program development and leadership.