Assistant Professor/Assistant Clinical Professor of Mental Health Nursing

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY Assistant Professor/Assistant Clinical Professor of Mental Health Nursing ABOUT THIS POSITION Summary: Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Nursing/Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing in Mental Health.
This position has ongoing responsibility for curriculum development, planning, teaching, guiding, monitoring, and evaluating student learning in the classroom and practice setting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching and advising in department instructional program.
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.
Development and maintenance of active scholarship agenda if a tenure-track Assistant Professor or active professional productivity to maintain clinical expertise if Assistant Clinical Professor.
Actively participating in faculty meetings and committees reflecting professional contributions to share governance.
Maintenance of good rapport with cooperating health facilities, other faculty, administration, and students.
Evaluation of efficiency and appropriateness of teaching methods through established evaluation approaches.
Timely and satisfactory performance of responsibilities specified in the faculty member's employment contract and CMU Faculty Handbook.
Teaching of assigned classes.
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 such procedures as are necessary to assure that adequate and accurate records of student performance are maintained.
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.
Scholarship/professional productivity in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and the university are expected.
Required Qualifications: A current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado.
A minimum of 2 years of full-time professional nursing mental health clinical experience or equivalent.
Graduate degree in nursing and bachelor's degree in nursing must be from a nursing education program with national nursing accreditation.
Documented knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation; or a written plan for obtaining such knowledge.
Acquisition of these skills must begin no later than during the first year of teaching.
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: $55,000.
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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 4/19/2024.
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 a: Cover letter Resume/CV 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 Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction.
As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings.
Founded in 1925, it's a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 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'll encounter in life.
Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support 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 won't 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, and rafting.
In addition to 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 a 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 type of accommodation needed.
Colorado Mesa University Attn: Human Resources Office 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 970.
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