Nursing Affiliate Instructor

Position Summary

The Department of Nursing invites applications for part‑time affiliate faculty teaching positions (PT NUR/CLN/Clsrm/Sim/Lab). Affiliates teach classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical components of courses to RN‑BSN Completion students, Traditional, and Accelerated BSN students. For more information about the Department of Nursing, visit https://www.msudenver.edu/nursing.

• Teach classroom, simulation, laboratory, and clinical components of courses to RN‑BSN Completion students, Traditional, and Accelerated BSN students in traditional semesters, utilizing on‑ground, hybrid, or online formats.
• Deliver course content in person or online, preparing materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing timely feedback, addressing student questions, and providing academic support as needed.
• Provide instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus, and, if required, with department course coordination policies.
• Comply with university‑wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

• Minimum of a graduate degree in nursing from a Nursing Education Program with national nursing accreditation.
• If the graduate degree is in a field other than nursing, the candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and demonstrate evidence that the graduate degree is relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Active, unencumbered Colorado nursing license.
• At least two (2) years of full‑time or equivalent professional nursing clinical experience.
• At least one (1) year of nursing experience in the field of instruction.

• Participation in a clinical scholar/preceptor program.
• Professional nursing certification.

Affiliate faculty are part‑time, at‑will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.

The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy. Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1,264 and $1,482. For more information, please view pay rates under the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS).

Open Until Filled

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Free RTD pass.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life and supplemental insurance plans.
• Retirement plans.
• Long‑term disability (LTD) plan.

Candidates must apply online through the MSU Denver career site: https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications include a curriculum vitae or resume, cover letter, copies of all unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at total rewards.