Department
Nursing
About the University
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 the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. 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 College of Health and Human Sciences
The Department of Nursing is housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS). CHHS embraces inclusivity and an orientation to lifelong learning to prepare diverse students for interculturally competent practice, research, and leadership in their disciplines. Through collaboration and engagement with the community and one another, faculty, staff, and students lead transformative and justice-oriented endeavors to secure the health and well-being of people and their communities.
As a newly established college within the university, CHHS serves about 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students across 8 academic departments and the Health Institute. For more information, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/health-human-sciences/.
Position Summary
The Department of Nursing at MSU Denver invites applications for a non-tenure track one-year lecturer position. This 9-month appointment has the opportunity to be renewed and is a full-time position focused on teaching courses in the nursing curriculum. We are hoping to have a candidate hired to begin in Spring 2026.
Responsibilties
- Teach 30 credits of upper-division courses in the nursing program during the fall and spring semesters of each academic year, with potential additional teaching responsibilities during summers as part of the extended duration beyond the initial 9-month period for additional pay. This may include teaching in the evenings, facilitating online courses, and conducting weekend sessions, utilizing multimedia and other technologies as appropriate.
- Candidates must have experience and the ability to teach in Pharmacology and Medical Surgical or Pediatrics nursing. Additional teaching areas may include evidence-based practice, leadership and management, ethics, and other courses as required by the department. Instructors are expected to plan and deliver theoretical instruction as well as clinical or laboratory experiences that align with the program’s mission, objectives, and curriculum.
- Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum.
- Participate in academic advising and guidance of students and be sensitive to the educational needs of students from diverse populations.
- Conduct student assessments and evaluate student achievement.
- Orient, mentor, and monitor clinical faculty and preceptors.
- Participate in program, curriculum, and department policy development and evaluation.
- Participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating the nursing education program's purpose, mission, objectives, and student policies, including admission, progress, retention, and graduation.
- Serve on department committees.
- Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Required Qualifications
- An active, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado
- Two years full-time or equivalent professional nursing clinical experience
- Graduate degree in nursing from a Nursing Education Program with national nursing accreditation
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate in nursing or relevant field
- Two years of teaching experience
Salary for Announcement
The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 at Lecturer level. 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 JR104395.
To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please submit the following required materials:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter
- Proof of Colorado RN license
- A list of three professional references and their contact information
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 Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Tanya Rogowsky
Posting Representative Email
[email protected]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.
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