Department

This is a Continuous Recruitment Pool

This position is a Temporary position and is not benefits-eligible. This position does require enrollment in a PERA retirement account.

The Department of Nursing at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel. Qualified applicants are placed in the departmental pool and will be considered for instructional/part-time clinical, lab and simulation departmental needs.

Assist in instructing students in laboratory and clinical components of courses to both traditional and accelerated BSN students; work and interact with diverse groups of individuals.

For more information about the Department of Nursing, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/nursing/.

MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), an INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award winner for 9 consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups.

Responsibilities

Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per-hour basis for specific labs and clinical needs, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such instructional assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment. Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel duties include meeting assigned lab and clinical content consistent with university, college/school, and department policies and providing instruction in assigned lab and clinical consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus as it relates to lab and clinical.

Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population, conduct student assessments as prescribed by the curriculum and must be willing to adhere to policies and procedures regarding students and faculty as established by the University and Department. The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups.

Required Qualifications

· An active unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado.

· A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a Nursing Education Program with national nursing accreditation. Official Transcripts are required within the first 30 days if selected for Hire.

· At least two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience.

· At least one (1) year of nursing experience in the field of instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

· Participation in a clinical scholar/preceptor program.

· A professional nursing certification.

Salary for Announcement

·         Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel – Hourly by Term 

·         Up to 19 hours a week, no benefits 

·         The hourly rate is $48.00/hr

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers, and submit the following required materials:

· Resume or Curriculum Vitae

· Cover Letter/Letter of Application

· Unofficial transcripts

· Three (3) professional references and their contact information

Please email questions to [email protected]

Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Posting Representative Email

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.   

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. 

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 [email protected].

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver 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 checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Diversity Statement

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.