ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
Colorado Mesa University is seeking two qualified applicants for Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing positions. The standard teaching load is 12 course credit hours per semester or 24 credits over an academic year.This position seeks candidates with at least two years of medical-surgical and/or critical care nursing expertise. Experience in critical care settings, such as ICU, Emergency Department, or Telemetry, is highly preferred.
This position carries ongoing responsibility for curriculum development, planning, teaching, guiding, monitoring, and evaluating student learning in the classroom and clinical practice settings to support continuous improvement of courses and clinical experiences.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Willingness to teach across nursing programs based on departmental needs.
Teaching theory, laboratory, and/or clinical components in nursing education programs.
Teaching and evaluating assigned courses.
Supervising student performance of clinical skills in the lab and/or clinical settings (clinical faculty-to-student ratio is not more than 1:10).
Promoting positive and productive relationships with service area hospitals, clinics, and agencies.
Participating in program, department, and university assessment and accreditation activities.
Participating in academic advising and guidance of students
Attending program and department faculty meetings.
Providing students with a detailed course syllabus in writing, following CMU Nursing guidelines and timelines.
Establishing, posting, and keeping a minimum of five office hours weekly over four days during each term of the academic year.
Establishing necessary procedures to ensure that adequate and accurate records of student performance are maintained.
Developing and maintaining:
An active scholarship portfolio (for tenure-track Assistant Professor), or
Ongoing professional productivity and clinical expertise (Assistant Clinical Professor)
Providing service to the program, department, university, and external community.
Participating in program, department, and university events including commencement.
Maintaining timely and satisfactory performance of responsibilities specified in the faculty member’s employment agreement and CMU Professional Employee Handbook.
Salary:
$60,000-$70,000 (master’s prepared); $70,000-$80,000 (doctoral prepared)Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications
Eligible for or holding a current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado.
Minimum of two years of full-time professional clinical nursing experience, with preference given to candidates with experience in critical care settings (ICU, ED, Telemetry)
Graduate degree in nursing from a national accredited school of nursing.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:
Adult learning principles
Teaching methodology
Curriculum development and evaluation
Or a written plan for obtaining such knowledge beginning no later than the first year of teaching.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, colleagues, and community partners.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practice situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee typically performs the duties of the job in office, classroom, and clinical settings. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud at times, with several disruptions throughout the day.
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, complete applications should be received by October 15, 2026.
DIRECT INQUIRIES CONTACT: Jodi Noga, [email protected]
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
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)
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 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 the type of accommodation needed.
Skills Required
- Eligible for or holding a current Colorado Registered Nurse license in good standing
- At least two years of full-time professional clinical nursing experience
- Graduate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited school of nursing
- Knowledge and skills in adult learning principles
- Knowledge and skills in teaching methodology
- Knowledge and skills in curriculum development and evaluation
- Experience in critical care settings, such as ICU, Emergency Department, or Telemetry
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and commitment to improving access and success for underrepresented students
What We Do
Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution in Grand Junction, Colorado. Founded in 1925, it offers liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at master's, bachelor's, associate, and certificate levels. It also maintains a community-college role, provides career and technical education, and serves as a regional education provider, with a focus on student success and regional workforce needs through academic and vocational programming.
