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Regis University
NNP Nursing Faculty
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What they do
A Nursing Instructor or Professor teaches nursing students with a combination of classroom instruction and clinical training. Teaches academic subjects needed as the foundation for nursing, such as anatomy and chemistry, and also job skills required for direct patient care. Teaches at a college or in a hospital or other clinical setting.
$84,828 / year median in Colorado
+12% projected growth
Job Description
NNP Nursing Faculty Regis University R005238 Northwest Denver CampusThornton Campus Working at Regis University As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures. Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students. Why Work at Regis?
Job Summary:
The Nursing Faculty is a member of the University who has been appointed to one of four academic ranks: Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. The faculty member will contribute to the academic, professional, and personal formation of nursing students through a combination of teaching, scholarship, and service. This role includes delivering high-quality instruction in classroom, online, and clinical settings; developing curriculum; evaluating student learning; and mentoring students. The faculty member collaborates with colleagues to design and implement innovative teaching strategies and assessments, including flipped classrooms, case studies, and competency-based evaluation. Clinical and laboratory oversight ensures students are well-prepared to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in diverse healthcare settings. Additionally, faculty advise students on academic planning, study skills, and testing strategies to support their academic success and holistic development. Please note that this position is a .5 FTE.Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching:
Classroom, online, synchronous platforms Curriculum planning and evaluation Evaluation of student learning (grading, coaching, mentoring, evaluating) Course planning with teaching team to include teaching strategies (lecture, flipped classroom, case studies), tests, competencies Laboratory and clinical planning, supervision, evaluation, and oversight Student academic advising, to include study skills, testing strategies, course planning Clinical Supervision, including student and preceptor meetings, evaluation of assignments, community team building Scholarship Boyer's model of scholarship: Teaching, Discovery, Integration, Application Development and dissemination of nursing knowledge (posters, presentations, publication) Ongoing personal and professional education and development Service to institution, profession, community Clinical/Professional practice Service learning activities with students Participation in school, college, and university committees and task forces Participation in recruitment and retention activities at the school, college, and university level Service to the profession at local, state, or national levelWorking Conditions:
Ranked faculty are hired on variable FTE Faculty Contract. Holiday and leave vary according to FTE. All leave (unpaid, professional, and service) is planned with the School in order to ensure effective year-round operation of the School's nursing education programs. Workplace settings include classroom, office, skills and simulation laboratories, clinical settings, and community settings, including indoor and outdoor areas.Qualifications:
Education A graduate degree in Nursing required. Doctoral degree in nursing preferred. Licenses or Certifications An active license in good standing to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado. Effective July 1, 2007, an active license in good standing includes registered nurses practicing pursuant to the terms and condition of the nurse licensure compact and the requirements set for in the state of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Registration, Board of Nursing, Chapter II Rules and Regulations for Approval of Nursing Education Programs. Nurse Practitioners must be board certified in the appropriate specialty and hold a Colorado APRN license. Nurse Practitioners engaged in faculty practice must have a Colorado APRN license and prescriptive authority for the designated population foci Experience A minimum of two years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience Documented knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development and evaluation Special knowledge, skills, abilities Knowledge of leadership and team building Use Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Web-browser, personal information management software, advising, and information management software Work to deadline Outstanding oral and written communication skills Demonstrated organizational skills Project planning and priority setting capabilities Special Instructions toApplicants:
Please submit your CV, cover letter and list of references with your application. Current employees, please submit an application by logging into Workday. Click on the Career Worklet and access the internal site. This position will remain open until filled with a priority application deadline of July 1st, 2026. Regis University offers a broad range of benefits that includes: Comprehensive group health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses and dependents Paid Mission leave to allow our employees to engage in acts of service or to have time for personal reflection. The "Gift of Time" when Regis closes between Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Options for flexible work arrangements based on position. You can learn more about our benefits by clicking the links below. 26-27 Employee Benefits Summary or https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/offices-and-services/human-resources/regis-university-employee-benefits-guide.pdfPay Rate:
Salary dependent on faculty rank. Instructor $28,250- 37,650, Assistant Professor $31,650
- 42,200, Associate Professor $33,150
- 47,300, Professor $37,100
- $50,000 / annually, commensurate with qualifications