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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Rural Certified Nurse-Midwifery Lecturer Positions
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Position Number: 5612526
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Rural Certified Nurse-Midwifery Lecturer Positions

Rural Certified Nurse-Midwifery Lecturer Positions - 32973 Faculty

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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

College of Nursing

Position Title: Rural Certified Nurse-Midwifery Lecturer Positions

Position #: 00618077- Requisition #:32973

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado, College of Nursing is seeking Rural Certified Nurse-Midwifery Lecturers with experiential and academic preparation to provide clinical supervision, site coordination, mentorship, and administrative support to graduate students in the Rural Midwifery Track. Clinical teaching responsibilities will be designated by the Midwifery Specialty Director. The Rural Midwifery Lecturer will serve as the primary subject matter expert in rural midwifery practice.

The Rural Certified Nurse-Midwifery Lecturers will report directly to Nurse-Midwifery Education Program Specialty Director Shannon Pirrie and works collaboratively with Colorado Rural Midwifery Workforce Expansion Program Project Director, Graduate Program Manager, preceptors, students, mentors to students, admissions committee, and more.

Examples of Work Performed:

Clinical Supervision

Ensuring the learning experience provided in the learning area is congruent with the overall course objectives and education program standards.
Content area includes the core competencies for basic midwifery practice: antepartum, intrapartum, post-partum care, well-woman care, contraceptive care, problem oriented GYN care, primary care for women, and well-newborn care.
Encourage a culture of belonging, grounding learning in mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity and ethics, as well as personal and professional development.

Site coordination and evaluation

Serves as the liaison between CU Nursing/Course coordinator/SD, preceptors, and the rural clinical sites where students are assigned. Will discuss learning needs and course objectives to personnel with the clinical facility. Required to access CU Nursing information systems, Email, Canvas, InPlace, or similar programs/systems utilized for tracking student clinical experiences. Site coordination includes consistent site visitation to ensure high quality learning experience for student in the rural midwifery track.
Evaluation: collaboration with course coordinator/SD will track evaluative data (that is tracking systems such as InPlace, Student Clinical Evaluations), and sharing data with student they are directly supervising. Final eval will be responsibility of the lecturer in collaboration course coordinator/SD. Will participate in evaluation of preceptors and clinical sites. Will provide preceptor orientation for new preceptors and serve as a resource for existing preceptors.

Clinical Teaching and Mentorship

In collaboration with SD and rural midwifery track leadership, will be responsibility for content development and content teaching within the rural midwifery track. Serve as principal coordinator of rural midwifery track mentors for students within the rural midwifery track.
Will participate in CU College of Nursing Midwifery Rural Track Intensives up to 4 times per year . Will also attend clinical conferences (4.0 hrs/month), which will primarily be via teleconference and will periodically occur on the Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO.
Develop and deliver course content on the professional work of rural midwives for the purpose of preparing new graduates for clinical practice in rural settings. The Lecturer will draw upon their experiential expertise in addition to published literature to develop the learning materials in collaboration with Rural Track leaders and faculty.
Along with the Midwifery Specialty Director, the Lecturer will participate in the admissions process, including interviewing potential students for the rural midwifery track.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen. Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Lecturer:

Current certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board.
Current or eligible for licensure as a Certified Nurse-Midwife in the State of Colorado.
Graduate degree from an accredited institution within midwifery.
One year experience practicing as an accredited midwife within a rural health care system or community setting.
Currently practicing in midwifery.

Conditions of Employment:

Must have current and ongoing BLS
Neonatal resuscitation provider
Must be willing and able to travel to clinical sites and the Anschutz Medical Campus as needed for job related duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

Has current or previous experience precepting for midwifery programs, nurse practitioner programs, or within medicine.
Doctoral degree - DM (Doctorate of Midwifery), PhD, or DNP

Competencies:

Familiarity with email, electronic communications, student related software, and distance meeting software such as zoom.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to critically think and problem-solve to achieve program objectives.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

4. A copy of all current licenses and certifications (RN, APN, RXN, DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.)

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: CU Nursing HR, con.hr@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by April 15, 2024.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Lecturer - $46.92/hour

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

ADA Statement:

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 hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus 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 investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References, Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Aurora Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 20468 - CON-DEAN ADMINISTRATION

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: Mar 13, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: CU Nursing HR Posting Contact Email: con.hr@ucdenver.edu Position Number: 00618077

To apply, visit https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=32973&lang=en