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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor of Nursing

Qualifications and Experience

Required qualifications
  • Completed doctorate in nursing or related discipline from an accredited institution by the position starting date .
  • Record of effective teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing education
  • Record of professional achievement in scholarly activity
  • Eligible for nursing licensure in Colorado

Satisfactory completion of a background check is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Position Description

This position is a full time, nine month tenure-track appointment in the School of Nursing. Primary responsibilities include classroom and online course instruction, active scholarship and service on school and university committees.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include health, life and dental insurance, tuition benefits for family, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs.

Starting Date

Open until filled.

Contact and Application Deadline:

Applicants must submit:

  1. letter of application/interest,
  2. current curriculum vitae,
  3. undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
  4. names, addresses, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references.

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1, 2008. Position will remain open until filled. Send application and supporting documents* to:

Vicki Wilson PhD, RN
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
School of Nursing, Gunter Hall, Campus Box 125
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado 80639
Phone: 970-351-2293 Fax: 970-351-1707
Email: Vicki.wilson@unco.edu

*Note: Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned to or copied for applicants.

Location and Environment

The University of Northern Colorado is a Doctoral/Research University enrolling 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The University, founded in 1889 is located in Greeley, Colorado which has a growing population of 80,000. Greeley is an hour north of Denver and 30 miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about the University and Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu. Information about the School of Nursing may be found at http://www.unco.edu/nursing.

This position is contingent upon funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus Box 54, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351-2718.


School of Nursing Hiring Pool

Nursing Faculty Vacancies

If you are interested in part-time or affiliate teaching opportunities and meet the following eligibility criteria, you are invited to apply to the Hiring Pool.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing from NLN or CCNE-accredited program required
  • Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred
  • Classroom and/or clinical teaching experience in a clinical specialty area
  • Colorado Nursing License & Registration

To apply to the Hiring Pool, please submit the following documents:Letter of application

  • Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Names and contact information for three references

Send your application materials to:

Debra Leners PhD RN PNP CNE
Director, School of Nursing
Campus Box 125
University of Northern Colorado
501 20th Street
Greeley, CO 80639-0105
Phone: (970) 351-2293 Fax: (970) 351-1707
E-mail: Debra.leners@unco.edu

  • School of Nursing
  • Gunter 3080, Box 125
  • University of Northern Colorado
  • Greeley, CO. 80639
  • Fax: 970-351-1707