Assistant Professor of Nursing

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This 9-month tenure-track position requires a Research Doctorate in Nursing or closely related field. ABDs will be considered if dissertation has been defended. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in traditional and online settings, scholarly activity and ability to secure outside funding, and willingness to serve the profession. Preference will be given to applicants with teaching/research experience in baccalaureate or higher education.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Research Doctorate in Nursing or closely related field. Those who have defended their dissertations, but not yet graduated will be considered. Experience in one's specialty area is required. At least one graduate degree must be in nursing and candidate must be eligible for an unencumbered RN license in the State of Colorado by start date. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate potential for teaching excellence in traditional and online settings, potential for scholarly activity, including securing outside funding and an interest in serving the profession.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with teaching/research experience in nursing at the baccalaureate or higher levels, and recent clinical experience.

Search Committee Chair: Karen Hessler

Search Committee Chair Phone/Extension: 970-351-2137

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits available include health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed as 0.5FTE or above are entitled to and eligible for Dependent Tuition Grants. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

Application Materials

Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply online at https://careers.unco.edu/ and select "View/Apply for Faculty Positions" then choose "Assistant Professor Nursing Faculty." Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of application/cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references. In addition to the material provided online, please send unofficial or official copies of graduate school transcripts to: Dr. Karen Hessler, Chair Search and Screen Committee, School of Nursing, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 125, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639.

Additional Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

Satisfactory completion of a background and education check, receipt of original transcripts within one month of hire, and authorization to work in the United States are required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC)is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling approximately 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The University, founded in 1889, is located in the City of Greeley, which has a growing population of 80,000. Greeley is situated an hour north of Denver and about 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Human Resource Services is responsible for implementation of affirmative action, programs and coordinator of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For more information about these provisions or about issues of equity or fairness, or claims of discrimination contact the AA/EEO Title IX Officer, Marshall Parks, Director Human Resource Services, University of Northern Colorado, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley CO 80639 or call 970.351.2781.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com