Didactic​/Clinical Adjoint Academic Faculty Instructor​/Sr. Instructor​/Assistant Professor​/Associate

Job Title

Didactic/clinical Adjunct academic Faculty Instructor / Sr. Instructor / Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor

Position #:  – Requisition #: 38509

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing is seeking exceptional nurses with graduate education who have recent clinical experience and interest in teaching nursing in an academic setting. These adjunct academic faculty positions have direct teaching and student evaluation responsibilities and will provide didactic/clinical instruction for students formally enrolled in nursing education courses at CU College of Nursing. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

• Class Coverage:
  Assume direct teaching responsibilities in classroom, online, or hybrid environments across 1,200 students in BS, Masters, DNP, and PhD programs.
• Learning Experiences:
  Ensure learning experiences are congruent with curriculum, course competencies, and integrate clinical and research knowledge.
• Evaluation:
  Assess student learning and communicate evaluations with students directly. Final evaluation and grade responsibility.

Hybrid – eligible for a hybrid schedule as needed.

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• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

• Graduate degree from accredited institution with appropriate specialty/discipline content.
• Evidence of teaching experience.
• Previously held the rank of Instructor (or higher) at a comparable higher education institution.

• RN license
• BS degree in nursing
• Clinical experience
• Evidence/Documentation of quality of teaching
• APRN certification preferred as appropriate

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to support a healthy work environment.
• Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve program objectives.

Submit the following:

Contact:
College of Nursing Human Resources .

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by December 31st, 2026.

• Adjunct academic Instructor: $2,942 initial, $1,705 subsequent credit hour.
• Adjunct academic Sr. Instructor: $3,168 initial, $1,842 subsequent.
• Adjunct academic Assistant Professor: $3,350 initial, $1,945 subsequent.
• Adjunct academic Associate Professor: $3,948 initial, $2,194 subsequent.
• Adjunct academic Professor: $4,900 initial, $2,450 subsequent.

Additional compensation may include overtime depending on level. University provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions.

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Background investigations are conducted for all prospective employees.

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against COVID‑19 virus and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by affiliated hospitals or clinical partners or at CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of those facilities or clinics. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety‑sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.