Integrated Nursing Pathway (INP) Coordinator/Instructional Series Faculty Appointment

Job Summary:

The CU College of Nursing is seeking a full-time faculty member and energetic leader to serve as the Integrated Nursing Pathway (INP) Coordinator, an Administrative Faculty Appointment. The ideal candidate would be qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Instructional Faculty Series (open rank: Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, and Teaching Professor) with dedicated time to serve as the INP Coordinator.

The College of Nursing's INP Pathway is a collaboration between CU Nursing and select community colleges that provides a unique pathway for students to earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in nursing. The INP Coordinator must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado. The ideal candidate will have teaching and scholarship experience with the ability to teach across programs. This individual will also hold a faculty appointment of either Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor within the Instructional Track and would have dedicated time to serve as the INP Coordinator. Faculty rank will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience. A successful candidate will help foster a community of belonging, and will utilize a justice lens to effectively engage with all members of the CU Nursing community, specifically faculty, staff, students, and community partners with diverse identities.

The INP Coordinator will report to the Assistant Dean for the Undergraduate Programs. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Assistant Dean for the Undergraduate Programs, the Associate Dean of Academic Programs, the Office for Faculty and Students (OFS), the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, the Office of Academic Programs (OAP), and the Lead Specialty Advisor to assure a high-quality, seamless curriculum, positive student outcomes, and strong student satisfaction with learning. Coordinator responsibilities are achieved through effective utilization of resources, encompassing a focused approach to the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the INP components and processes by using best practices, quality improvement concepts and strategies in collaboration with community college partners.

The INP Coordinator serves as dual academic advisor at the community college and CU Nursing to support student needs (appropriate referrals for student support, enrichment, counseling, tutoring, etc.) and functions as a point of contact when situations require escalation. The INP Coordinator addresses student concerns and works collaboratively with course faculty and the Lead Specialty Advisor on an as needed basis. The Lead Specialty Advisor assists students with Individual Program Plans (IPPs) to ensure appropriate student progression and success, ensuring the INP coordinator is kept apprised of the student's program plan. The INP Coordinator will collaborate on course failures and IPPs as needed.

Successful candidates will have a track record of excellence in academic teaching. Responsibilities may include participation in the teaching, practice, and service mission of the College of Nursing and the University of Colorado. Demonstration of academic leadership such as curricular/program development is preferred. For APRN candidates, a portion of the position may be devoted to clinical practice depending on the candidate's experience and expertise. While the primary focus for this position resides in the teaching mission of the College, service and scholarship to the University and the College are an expectation of all faculty members.

This position may involve didactic and teaching responsibilities. Didactic courses are taught in the classroom, online, or in blended formats. Supervision of clinical courses includes clinical conferences using online conferencing, site visits, and close communication with clinical preceptors.

Examples of Work Performed may include:

• Student Coordination:
  
  
  
  • Actively involved in recruitment efforts, reviews applications, interviews applicants (when applicable), participates in orientation, and makes recommendations for admission of qualified applicants in collaboration with Office of Student Affairs
  • Ensures high quality, highly satisfactory, and student-focused educational experiences.
  • Facilitates student cohort cohesion, professional development, engagement with Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC) students, and integration into the culture of CU Nursing.
  • Provides advising and refers students to AMC campus resources as needed.
  
  
  
  
• Faculty and Curricular Coodination
  
  
  
  • Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Program to identify programmatic needs and other resources needed to deliver curriculum and enhance student success.
  • Coordinates with CU Nursing faculty, OAP, the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, and ELT to develop INP Pathway didactic schedule.
  • Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Program to develop benchmarks for programmatic evaluation. Monitors quality improvement metrics, including the reporting and monitoring of NCLEX pass rates.
  • Coordinates/consults with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Program and CU Nursing administration regarding any overarching challenges with students, facility, academic program and clinical placements.
  
  
  
  
• INP Coordination
  
  
  
  • Participates, mentors, and collaborates with other community college partners in the development, teaching, evaluation, and revision of the course 'Pathway to Professional Nursing' including course outlines, curriculum content and delivery.
  • Provides ongoing consultation to community partners regarding CU Nursing procedures and policies.
  • Disseminates INP information to the community at large with a goal of increasing applicant numbers. Serves as a liaison between INP community partners, potential applicants, and CU Nursing.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with community college partners on the INP Partners committee to guide decision-making. The scope of the INP Partners Committee includes providing recommendations for the development of short- and long-term goals, existing or future curriculum content, public relations or marketing initiatives, and policy and procedures.
  • Assists new community college partners as they enter an MOU with CU Nursing related to the development of the INP components. This includes creation of information sessions set up and design of course, 'Pathway to Professional Nursing' development of processes for admission and student selection into program, forms and development of policies needed for program structure.
  • Participates and collaborates on the development and implementation of an evaluation plan and processes to monitor diversity and student success rates.
  • Collaborate with relevant faculty, staff, leadership, and community partners to communicate timely and accurate information on student progression and to facilitate the consistent implementation of established policies and procedures.
  • Participates in the admission, student selection process and decisions with designated representatives of community college and CU Nursing according to established admission criteria.
  • Participates and coordinates INP student orientation and information sessions prior to transition to CU Nursing.
  • Identifies barriers to retention and collaborate with INP partners on strategies to improve INP student retention.
  • Provides oversight, collaboration, and direction to community college partners for establishing student advising sessions to meet the unique needs of INP students. Topics may include professional role behaviors, improving academic writing skills, establishing effective study habits and career options.
  • Facilitates and coaches' community college partners with the monitoring of academic progression by identifying current or potential needs/problems and offering recommendations for addressing issues proactively.
  
  
  
  
• Instructional Faculty
  
  
  
  • Maintains competency and enhances professional growth and development through continuing education, conferences, and seminars. Maintains/updates mandatory education.
  • Provide education through learner centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of patients and meet workforce demands of the marketplace.
  • Encourage a culture of belonging, grounding learning in mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity and ethics, as well as personal and professional development
  • Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity and ethics as well as personal and professional development.
  • Participate in activities that promote the stature of the academic programs and the College of Nursing as well as abide by the mandates set by the University of Colorado, and the College of Nursing.
  • Participate in course, curricular and program revisions / development as assigned.
  • Introduce students to skills needed to succeed in a progressive teaching and learning environment that incorporates ongoing innovative strategies for competency development.
  • Evaluate student application of knowledge.
  • Demonstrate basic skills in operating the educational technology tools.
  • Promote accountability among students by implementing clear guidelines and expectations for preparation, engagement, and self-directed study/practice.
  • Serve on divisional, college, and university committees;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to collaborative inter-professional teaching and scholarship.
  
  
  
  

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location: This role is eligible for a hybrid schedule with typically 2-3 days per week on campus. Special event weeks will require 5 days per week on campus.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The CU Nursing recognizes that Boldly Transforming Health is inextricably linked to a fundamental and integral commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It is a pledge to critical consciousness in teaching, research, and scholarship, clinical care, operational practices and service to the community. Toward that end, and in alignment with the Future of Nursing report, CU Nursing sees as central aims: naming and addressing structural systems of oppression, striving to eliminate societal inequities, and advance health equity. As such, we seek individuals with lived experience and/or demonstrated commitment to creating a justice driven and inclusive learning and working environment. Please provide a diversity statement (800 words or fewer) describing your lived experience and/or your professional commitment as a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within higher education and/or professional community, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor (Instructional Series: Instructor Track)

• A master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students and faculty, ideally in nursing.
• Experience mentoring, guiding, coordinating, and evaluating undergraduate nursing curriculum.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Instructor in the Instructional Series: Instructor Track.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado;

Senior Instructor (Instructional Series: Instructor Track):

• A master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students and faculty, ideally in nursing.
• Experience mentoring, guiding, coordinating, and evaluating undergraduate nursing curriculum.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Senior Instructor in the Instructional Series: Instructor Track.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.

Assistant Teaching Professor:

• A master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students and faculty, ideally in nursing.
• Experience mentoring, guiding, coordinating, and evaluating undergraduate nursing curriculum.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area;
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.

Associate Teaching Professor:

• A master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students and faculty, ideally in nursing.
• Experience mentoring, guiding, coordinating, and evaluating undergraduate nursing curriculum.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area;
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track
  
  
  
  • Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor include recognition as an expert teacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship
  
  
  
  
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.

Teaching Professor:

• A master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate students and faculty, ideally in nursing.
• Experience mentoring, guiding, coordinating, and evaluating undergraduate nursing curriculum.
• A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or an earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track
  
  
  
  • Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Professor include recognition as a master teacher, sustained leadership in teaching, expertise in curriculum development and teaching innovations, and a sustained commitment to peer reviewed scholarly work
  
  
  
  
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered nursing license in Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher.
• Demonstrated success in teaching across nursing programs from undergraduate to DNP.
• Collaborative record of teaching and scholarship.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive student and faculty cohort.
• Values diversity of student backgrounds and experiences.
• Committed to improving the quality and access of healthcare to communities.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

a. As communicated in the posting, "The CU College of Nursing values individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Please confirm that you have included a diversity statement (800 words or fewer) describing your lived experience and/or your professional commitment as a champion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practice within higher education and/or professional community, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.The CU College of Nursing values individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Please describe in your application materials your efforts to encourage, support, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within a higher education or professional community, including past, current, and anticipated future contributions in these areas.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Amy Hester via CON.HR@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by October 26, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: $86,500 to $96,700 annually at 1.0 FTE

Senior Instructor: $90,800 to $96,200 annually at 1.0 FTE

Assistant Teaching Professor: $95,000 to $115,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Associate Teaching Professor: $115,000 to $125,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Teaching Professor: $130,000 to $155,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.