Instructor of Nursing

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POSITION Summary:

Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified applicants for a non‑tenure track Instructor of Nursing to teach in the PN and LPN‑BSN nursing programs at Montrose campus. This position has ongoing responsibility for facilitating student learning in the classroom (in‑seat and/or via distance education), laboratory, and/or clinical practice setting. The Instructor of Nursing also assumes joint responsibility with faculty in guiding student learning.

• Supervise students’ performance of clinical skills in the lab and/or clinical setting.
• This includes the ability to demonstrate clinical skills as needed for student learning.
• 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 evidence‑based content with nursing examples and clinical expectations.
• Develop positive relationships with other faculty, students, and the clinical sites.
• Facilitate socialization of students into professional registered nurses.
• Teach assigned classes.
• This includes content preparation with an emphasis on student engagement and adult learning theory.
• Incorporate classroom management skills and use of CMU’s learning management system platform required.
• Inform all students attending class, in writing and within the time span established by departmental policy, of the course description, policies, and grading criteria.
• Establish, post, and maintain a minimum of five office hours weekly during each academic term.
• Office hours may vary in delivery (i.e., Zoom, Teams, mornings, afternoon, evening hours) for in‑person, online, and hybrid courses or based upon the courses taught and student availability to meet.
• Teach the standard teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught face‑to‑face, online, or hybrid delivery modalities.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings and biannual workdays to support program operations, faculty collaboration, and student success.
• Assist with and/or proctor simulation activities, examinations, and student orientations scheduled throughout the semester for assigned courses and the Practical Nursing (PN) program.
• Willingness to teach across programs offered at the Montrose and Grand Junction campus as needs arise.

This position reports to the Director of Nursing Education Programs and the Director of Health Sciences and does not currently have supervisory responsibilities over other faculty/staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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…