DepartmentNursing
Position Summary
The Department of Nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites
applications for a non-tenure track, one-year lecturer position to begin in
August 2024. This 9-month appointment has the opportunity to be renewed and is
a full-time position focused on teaching courses in the nursing curriculum.
For more information on the Department of Nursing, please visit: .
MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are first
generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver,
we are a designated (HSI), an INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education
Excellence in Diversity () Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and
the only certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution
of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access
mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students.
The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the
state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in
applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds
and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for
under-represented and historically minoritized groups.
Responsibilities
Teach 30 credits of upper-division courses in the nursing program during the
fall and spring semesters of each academic year, with potential additional
teaching responsibilities during summers as part of the extended duration
beyond the initial 9-month period.This may include teaching in the evenings,
facilitating online courses, and conducting weekend sessions, utilizing
multimedia and other technologies as appropriate.
Must have experience and be able to teach in the following areas: mental
health nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and quality improvement using
informatics. Additional areas of instruction may include foundations, health
assessment, evidence-based practice, pharmacology, leadership and
management, and ethics.Plan and provide theoretical instruction and clinical
or laboratory experiences that reflect an understanding of the mission,
objectives, and program's curriculum.
Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum. Participate in academic
advising and guidance of students and be sensitive to the educational needs of
students from a diverse population.
Conduct student assessments and evaluate student achievement.
Orient, mentor, and monitorclinical faculty and preceptors.
Participate in program, curriculum, and department policy development and
evaluation.
Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating the
nursing education program's purpose, mission, objectives, and student
policies, including admission, progress, retention, and graduation.
Serve on department committees.
Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair
Required Qualifications
An active, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado
Two years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical
experience
Graduate degree in nursing from a Nursing Education Program with national
nursing accreditation
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoratein nursing or relevant field
Two years of teaching experience
Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $72,000 - $82,000 at Lecturer
level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based
upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal
equity, education, experience, specialty and training.
MSUDenver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental,
retirement, tuition benefit, freeRTDpass, and more. For a brief overview
of these options, please visit our Benefits section.
Instruction to Apply
Complete applications received by March 13, 2024 at 11:59 PMMSTwill
re eive full consideration, however applications will be accepted after this
date until the position is lled. Interested applicants must apply online at
MSU Denver's career site, and search for JR102064.
Three letters of recommendation will be required of all finalists, and
reference checks will also be conducted.
Please include the following documents... For full info follow application
link.
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus
community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.
Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and
over 45% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution
located in downtown Denver.