Assistant Professor of Nursing

About the University

Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) enrolls over 16,000 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 that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) 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 students. The University serves a diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. MSU Denver prioritizes teaching and learning excellence.Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.

About the Department of Nursing

The Department of Nursing at MSU Denver is dedicated to preparing compassionate, skilled, and culturally responsive nurses who are equipped to meet the complex healthcare needs of diverse communities. Through rigorous, student-centered education and hands-on clinical experience, the department fosters a commitment to lifelong learning, professional excellence, and equitable care. Home to a passionate team of expert faculty and staff, the Department of Nursing prioritizes student success by offering personalized support, mentorship, and opportunities for growth both in and out of the classroom. The department offers a range of programs, including a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), an RN to BSN program designed for working professionals, and an Accelerated Nursing Option (ANO) for second-degree students. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the Department of Nursing upholds the highest standards of academic and clinical excellence. Committed to student success, the department creates an environment where all students are empowered to thrive and become leaders in advancing health equity in their communities and beyond.

Position Summary

The Department of Nursing at MSU Denver invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position with a primary teaching focus in Community and Population Health Nursing. Additional teaching responsibilities in other areas may be assigned based on departmental needs.

The successful candidate will support the mission of the Department of Nursing by contributing to high-quality teaching, student engagement, and curriculum development. This role includes teaching 24 credit hours per academic year, which may include classroom, clinical, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats. Faculty are also expected to engage in scholarly activities and provide service to the department, university, and broader community.

MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty to navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Responsibilities

1. Teach 24 credits of upper-division undergraduate nursing courses

• Plan and deliver theoretical instruction and clinical experiences
• Use a variety of instructional modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid formats
• Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum
• Conduct student assessments and evaluate academic achievement
• Participate in curriculum and policy development and evaluation
• Orient, mentor, and monitor clinical faculty and preceptors

2. Provide academic advising and mentorship to students

• Support student retention and success
• Promote inclusivity and respond to the needs of a diverse student population

3. Participate in department, college, university, and community service

• Serve on committees at the department, college, and university levels

4. Engage in scholarly activity and professional development per the tenure track process

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing education program
• Active, unencumbered RN license to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain by hiring date
• A minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) clinical experience in professional nursing
• Documented one year experience in the area of instruction

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or a related field
• Experience teaching at the college or university level
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse urban student population
• Recent practice in community and population health nursing

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR103912.

To help us evaluate your potential as a faculty member at MSU Denver, you must submit the following required materials:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV) including the names and contact information for three references

2. Cover letter

3. Copies of unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts

4. Proof of Colorado RN license

Due to volume of applications received, incomplete applications may not be reviewed; please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application.

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

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through June 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.

Open Until Filled

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 accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto 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 totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

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.

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.