Instructor of Nursing, Practical Nurse Program - Montrose Campus

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Instructor of Nursing, Practical Nurse Program - Montrose Campus

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

Colorado
Mesa University is seeking qualified applicants for a non-tenure track
Instructor of Nursing for the Practical Nurse program on the Montrose campus. This position has ongoing responsibility for
facilitating student learning in the classroom, laboratory and/or clinical
practice setting. The Instructor of
Nursing also assumes joint responsibility with faculty in guiding student
learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Supervise
  students' performance of clinical skills in the lab and/or clinical
  setting. The clinical faculty/clinical
  scholar to student ratio is not more than 1:10.
  
• 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 clinical content with nursing examples and clinical
  expectations.
  
• Develop
  positive relationships with other faculty, students, and the clinical sites.
  
• Facilitate
  socialization of students into the professional registered nurse role.
  
• Teach
  assigned classes. This includes content preparation with an emphasis on student
  engagement and adult learning theory.
  
• Classroom
  management skills and use of CMU's learning management system platform
  required.
  
• Presenting to all students
  attending class, in writing and within the time span established by
  departmental policy, a course description, policies, and grading criteria.
  
• Establishing, posting, and
  keeping a minimum of five office hours weekly during each academic term of the
  academic year.
  
• The
  standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses
  may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities.
  

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• 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 evidence of the graduate degree being in a field relevant to the area of responsibility, OR
• If an applicant is in a graduate program, they must have a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and submit a written plan demonstrating ongoing progression in obtaining a graduate degree in nursing or in a field relevant to instructional content within 3 years of hire.
  
• Colorado
  Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience
  working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated
  commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented
  students within higher education.

LANGUAGE
SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general
periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental
regulations. Ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers, and the public.

MATHEMATICAL
SKILLS
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING
ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish
facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK
ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. The employee typically performs the duties of the job
in office, classroom, and clinical settings. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times,
with several disruptions throughout the day.

Salary: $45,000.00 - 50,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Colorado Mesa University

Employment Type: Faculty

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 4/13/2025.

How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Direct Inquiries Contact: Lucy Graham, lgraham@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels.

At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.

The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.

Colorado Mesa University

Attn: Human Resources Office

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, CO 81501

970.248.1820