Assistant Teaching Professor of Nursing

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Assistant Teaching 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 Teaching 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: $62,000 - $65,887 per academic year. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

• Work Location: On-Site
• Benefits at a Glance
• At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:
• Generous Time Off: Paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

This is a full-time, 9-month, on-campus, non-tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Teaching Professor level with 80% teaching and 20% service work distribution in the Department of Nursing. This position is expected to teach 24 credit hours per academic year and includes responsibilities in the undergraduate programs; advise students; and conduct classroom, clinical, and online teaching. 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/simulation, and general clinical teaching in, but not limited to, adult health nursing. In addition to the 9-month academic year, the faculty has an opportunity to teach these courses during the summer session for additional compensation.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction to undergraduate students in the classroom, simulation learning center, online and general clinical settings. Teaching in clinical settings may require 12-hour shifts, evenings, nights, or weekends.
• Engage in various service activities and events within the department, college, UCCS, the profession of nursing, and the community.
• Maintain clinical and academic expertise. 
• Select and schedule student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; using, but not limited to, using American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials.
• Participate in meetings and other activities that advance the mission and goals of the department and college.
• Other duties as determined by the Dean and Department Chair.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: October 5, 2025.
• Potential interview dates: October 13-24, 2025.
• Potential start date: December 2025.

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.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Applicants must meet qualifications at the time of hire.

• To be considered for this role, you must have a Master of Science in Nursing from a program with national accreditation.
• Must have an active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado, or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience is required.
• Previous teaching experience in undergraduate nursing program or adult learning environments is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with clinical partners, colleagues, and students with a wide range of skill levels is preferred.
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction is preferred.
• Previous experience with curriculum development and evaluation 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.