Assistant Professor/Clinical Professor of Nursing and Program Coordinator

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Assistant Professor/Clinical Professor of Nursing and Program Coordinator

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary: Colorado Mesa University is seeking qualified doctorally-prepared
Family Nurse Practitioner FNP applicants for the FNP graduate programs (MSN and DNP). This position
includes a role as the program coordinator of the MSN and DNP program(s) for
the FNP track; may include additional program coordination of the AGNP program, depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other duties may be assigned.

• The standard teaching load is 12 course credit hours per semester or 24 credits over an academic year. Release time granted for program coordination efforts.
• Creates and maintains teaching schedules for all graduate faculty.
• Maintains up-to-date student course progression to ensure timely matriculation through the program(s).
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
• Participates in and maintain records for program evaluation to promote academic excellence and ensure accreditation requirements are met.
• Teaches graduate students in a variety of courses primarily in the FNP and AGNP programs (MSN and DNP tracks).
• Additional teaching may include teaching across various nursing programs (PN, AAS, LPN-BSN, BSNt, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP) as needed and available.
• Facilitates rigorous student learning while promoting excellence within the online classroom, clinical practice setting, and in-person Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs).
• Facilitates OSCE development and implementation twice a year.
• Participates in academic advising and is sensitive to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Promotes positive and productive relationships with clinical agencies and preceptors.
• Attends all program and department faculty meetings.
• Participates in scholarship/professional productivity, teaching, community service, and advising.
• Maintains documented active clinical practice in primary care across the lifespan.
• Serves on program, department, and university committees.
• Participates in program, department, and university events including commencement exercises.
• Timely and satisfactory performance of responsibilities specified in the faculty member's employment agreement and CMU's Handbook for faculty and staff.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, colleagues, and clinical partners.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Possess an unencumbered Colorado registered nurse (RN) license and advanced practice nurse (APN) license or eligible for RN and APN licenses in Colorado.
• National board certification as a FNP.
• Must have a doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD) from a nationally accredited school or be within 6 months of completion of a doctoral degree at the time of hire.
• At least two years of clinical experience as a primary care provider caring for patients across the lifespan.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching online, in person, and in simulated environments.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating courses.
• Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors.
• Experience with graduate nursing program administration.
  

Salary: $76,000.00 - 84,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Department: Health Sciences

Employment Type: Full-time,
9-month appointment. Faculty rotate teaching a summer course for additional pay.

Location: Must reside or be willing to relocate to
the Grand Valley for regular physical presence on the main campus (Grand
Junction, Colorado).

HOW TO APPLY

Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 3/15/2026.

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 related to the specific requirements and
  responsibilities of this position
• Resume
• 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: Dr. Erin Donovan, edonovan@coloradomesa.edu

ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings.

Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 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 will encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that supports 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 will not 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, rafting, and 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 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.