Assistant Professor of Nursing

Colorado Mesa University

Department of Health Sciences

Assistant Professor of Nursing

Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified applicants for assistant professor of nursing. The teaching emphasis for this position is in the Masters of Science of Nursing/Doctorate of Nursing Practice programs and in Family Nurse Practitioner coursework with a focus on adult and geriatric content.

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

• Teaching theory and clinical components, advising, and evaluating in nursing educational program at the baccalaureate and graduate level with a primary assignment in the MSN and DNP programs.


• Standard teaching load is 12course credit hours per semester (24 semester hours per year) divided between the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs.


• Evaluating efficiency and appropriateness of teaching methods through established evaluation methods.


• Active involvement in professional organizations, continuing scholarship in discipline, advising and service to the academic community.


• Participating in faculty meetings and committees reflecting professional contributions to shared governance.


• Maintaining good rapport with cooperating health care facilities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and CERTIFICATION: Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Nursing Practice required; National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner required with an emphasis in adult or elderly populations. Must be eligible for or hold a current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in Colorado, and be eligible for prescriptive authority. At least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional nursing clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner required.

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.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits.

DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, complete applications should be received by

February 28, 2014.

APPOINTMENT: Full-time, tenure track appointment to begin August 2014. This is a nine-month appointment position. Summer teaching in the DNP - FNP track may be available.

APPLICATION: Submit a cover letter describing qualifications and experience as they relate to the specific requirements, responsibilities, and preferences of this position, current curriculum vita, a copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (official transcripts will be required upon hire), the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references, and the following completed forms:

• Applicant Authorization and Release to Conduct Reference and Background Check


• Background Investigation and Disclosure Authorization


• Voluntary Affirmative Action form


• Applicant Authorization to permit Search Committee members to review candidate transcript

MAIL TO:

Assistant Professor of Nursing - Graduate Nursing Faculty Search Committee

Colorado Mesa University

Human Resources LHH 237

1100 North Avenue

Grand Junction, CO 81501- 3122

Phone: 970-248-1820

Direct inquiries to Dr. Bridget Marshall at 970-248- 1840 or brmarshall@coloradomesa.edu.

Visit Colorado Mesa University's homepage at www.coloradomesa.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY: Colorado Mesa University is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience in a student-centered environment featuring small class sizes and a high level of student/faculty interaction. Founded in 1925, the University offers professional and technical programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Remaining one of the most affordable universities in Colorado, enrollment exceeds 9,450 students and offers a hands-on learning environment, with professors dedicated to teaching. This dedication to providing the highest quality education in a student-centered environment continues to guide the University into the future.

The university has a major commitment to science and liberal arts education and to the encouragement of scholarship. The Department of Health Sciences offers the basic BSN program and also offers a career ladder nursing program, including a Practical Nursing, LPN-AAS degree as well as an on-line RN-BSN completion program. Graduate level nursing courses began in spring of 2011 with two MSN cognates in Nursing Education and Advanced Nursing Practice. The DNP program has a Family Nurse Practitioner specialty and is designed as a BSN to DNP or post MSN to DNP curriculum.



ABOUT GRAND JUNCTION: Nestled between mountains and high-desert canyons, the Grand Junction area is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country and enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. West of the Rockies and 30 miles from the Utah border, the moderate climate provides year-round recreation activities, including hiking, biking, golf, fishing and skiing. The city and valley of approximately 144,000 is the economic hub of the region, located midway between Denver and Salt Lake City. The local health care community has been recognized at the national level for delivery of collaborative, high quality and low cost health care. St. Mary's Medical Center is a regional center serving health care needs in a 250-mile radius for rural and urban health care.

To learn more about Grand Junction, please see the Community Profile at http://www.gjchamber.org/forms/2013CommunityProfile.pdf.

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. Colorado Mesa University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

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