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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Center of Midwifery at Longmont
Job Title: Certified Nurse-Midwife or Certified Midwife / Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor of the Clinical Practice Track (Open Rank)
Position #:00683193 – Requisition #: 40679
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado Denver l 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.
Nature of Work:
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)/Instructor in the Clinical Practice Track for a 0.75 FTE benefits-eligible position with its CU Center for Midwifery (CFM) faculty practice in Longmont, Colorado. This is a full scope position including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, well woman and gynecological care. This position is clinically based as a health care provider, and includes an instructor level, clinical practice track appointment within the College of Nursing. The University of Colorado, College of Nursing currently has four academic midwifery faculty practices, one faculty women’s health nurse practitioner practice and a midwifery education program.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.
Faculty Practice Description:
The CU Center for Midwifery at Longmont is a private practice model that works collaboratively with the OB/GYN physicians on staff. We offer women and families many services including individualized care, alternative labor/birth options and water birth, with referrals to childbirth education, lactation services, and provider groups within the system and community. The practice provides full-scope midwifery care to patients at an outpatient clinic in Longmont and UCH Boulder with inpatient services at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital. CFM believes that patients benefit from personalized and comprehensive care that focuses on the patient while including the family in the plan of care. We serve women who desire an alternative labor and birth experience with a water birth and nitrous oxide option. The CNM will be part of a midwifery service that has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system. The CFM Longmont practice opened in 2017, and as a community-based practice, CNMs will be expected to actively participate in practice development and promotion.
Supervision Received:
Work is performed independently under the direct supervision of the CFM Longmont APN Clinical Lead.
Supervision Exercised:
No supervision exercised
Examples of Work Performed:
Provide full scope care to the gynecologic, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum client
- Provide care in the outpatient clinic, triage unit, and intrapartum unit
- Utilize limited obstetric ultrasound skills in the outpatient and inpatient setting
- Attend monthly practice meetings and participate in a minimum of 1 practice and/or College of Nursing committees.
- Educate health care team students (APNs, medical students, residents) and actively participate in student evaluations.
- Provide water birth option to low-risk women
- Participate in practice development, promotion and community outreach.
- Active participation in health plan contracts.
- Remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO
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.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
To see what benefits are available, please visit:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Instructor:
- Master’s degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Current AMCB certification.
- Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State) or applicable certified midwife professional license.
o Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.
o Please review DORA’s Nursing Licensing Guide for detailed requirements:
- At least two years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife (Any State)
Senior Instructor:
- Master’s degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Current AMCB certification.
-
Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State) or applicable certified midwife professional license.
- Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.
- Please review DORA’s Nursing Licensing Guide for detailed requirements:
- At least two years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife (Any State)
- Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.
Assistant Professor:
- Master’s degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Doctoral degree in nursing, midwifery, an appropriate area of science, or a related area from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Current AMCB certification.
- Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State) or applicable certified midwife professional license.
o Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.
o Please review DORA’s Nursing Licensing Guide for detailed requirements:
- At least two years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife (Any State)
- Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be willing and able to obtain current AMCB certification by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to provide full scope contraceptive services and counseling on abortion services.
- Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RN, APN, RxN licenses by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain current board certification as a CNM by date of hire
- Must be willing and able to obtain current DEA license within 90 days of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire
- Must be willing and able to obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire
- Must be willing and able to complete CAQH and all credentialing requirements prior to by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to actively participation in health plan contracts.
- Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
- Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current, active DEA licensure
- Experience in alternative labor/birth options
- Experience as Surgical First Assistant for C-sections
- Limited Ultrasound certification
Competencies:
- Exceptional independent judgment to monitor and respond to changes in a client’s condition
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and other members of the health care team
- Skilled in the use of the electronic medical health record
- Excellent knowledge of and ability to perform clinical teaching
- Ability to effectively develop and promote practice
- Strong collaborative nature
- Willingness and ability to actively participate in health plan contracts
- Ability to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
- A copy of all current licenses and certifications (LCSW, LPC, CPR/BLS, etc.)
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: CON HR, con.hr@ucdenever.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 13th, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$107,241 - $119,721 annually at Instructor of Clinical Practice/CNM,
$108,319 - $120,918 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice /CNM
$109,391 - $122,115 annually at Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice /CNM
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.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Center of Midwifery at Longmont
Job Title: Certified Nurse-Midwife or Certified Midwife / Instructor / Senior Instructor / Assistant Professor of the Clinical Practice Track (Open Rank)
Position #:00683193 – Requisition #: 40679
Job Summary:
The University of Colorado Denver l 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.
Nature of Work:
The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)/Instructor in the Clinical Practice Track for a 0.75 FTE benefits-eligible position with its CU Center for Midwifery (CFM) faculty practice in Longmont, Colorado. This is a full scope position including antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, well woman and gynecological care. This position is clinically based as a health care provider, and includes an instructor level, clinical practice track appointment within the College of Nursing. The University of Colorado, College of Nursing currently has four academic midwifery faculty practices, one faculty women’s health nurse practitioner practice and a midwifery education program.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care.
Faculty Practice Description:
The CU Center for Midwifery at Longmont is a private practice model that works collaboratively with the OB/GYN physicians on staff. We offer women and families many services including individualized care, alternative labor/birth options and water birth, with referrals to childbirth education, lactation services, and provider groups within the system and community. The practice provides full-scope midwifery care to patients at an outpatient clinic in Longmont and UCH Boulder with inpatient services at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital. CFM believes that patients benefit from personalized and comprehensive care that focuses on the patient while including the family in the plan of care. We serve women who desire an alternative labor and birth experience with a water birth and nitrous oxide option. The CNM will be part of a midwifery service that has a long and successful history within the University of Colorado system. The CFM Longmont practice opened in 2017, and as a community-based practice, CNMs will be expected to actively participate in practice development and promotion.
Supervision Received:
Work is performed independently under the direct supervision of the CFM Longmont APN Clinical Lead.
Supervision Exercised:
No supervision exercised
Examples of Work Performed:
Provide full scope care to the gynecologic, antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum client
- Provide care in the outpatient clinic, triage unit, and intrapartum unit
- Utilize limited obstetric ultrasound skills in the outpatient and inpatient setting
- Attend monthly practice meetings and participate in a minimum of 1 practice and/or College of Nursing committees.
- Educate health care team students (APNs, medical students, residents) and actively participate in student evaluations.
- Provide water birth option to low-risk women
- Participate in practice development, promotion and community outreach.
- Active participation in health plan contracts.
- Remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Location:
Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO
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.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
To see what benefits are available, please visit:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Instructor:
- Master’s degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Current AMCB certification.
- Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State) or applicable certified midwife professional license.
o Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.
o Please review DORA’s Nursing Licensing Guide for detailed requirements:
- At least two years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife (Any State)
Senior Instructor:
- Master’s degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Current AMCB certification.
-
Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State) or applicable certified midwife professional license.
- Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.
- Please review DORA’s Nursing Licensing Guide for detailed requirements:
- At least two years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife (Any State)
- Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.
Assistant Professor:
- Master’s degree in midwifery from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Doctoral degree in nursing, midwifery, an appropriate area of science, or a related area from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Current AMCB certification.
- Current RN, APN and RxN licensures in good standing (Any State) or applicable certified midwife professional license.
o Could be working toward CO clinical licenses during application process and registered with DORA-Department of Regulatory Agencies. Must have Colorado licensures by date of hire.
o Please review DORA’s Nursing Licensing Guide for detailed requirements:
- At least two years of experience as a Certified Nurse Midwife (Any State)
- Demonstrated leadership in area of practice.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with academic colleagues and students in practice activities.
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be willing and able to obtain current AMCB certification by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to provide full scope contraceptive services and counseling on abortion services.
- Must be willing and able to obtain Colorado RN, APN, RxN licenses by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain current board certification as a CNM by date of hire
- Must be willing and able to obtain current DEA license within 90 days of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain valid NPI number by date of hire
- Must be willing and able to obtain valid Colorado Medicaid Provider number by date of hire
- Must be willing and able to complete CAQH and all credentialing requirements prior to by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to obtain current BLS/CPR certification by date of hire.
- Must be willing and able to actively participation in health plan contracts.
- Must be willing and able to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current.
- Must be willing and able to work in a normal patient care environment with some exposure to biological hazards and infectious diseases.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current, active DEA licensure
- Experience in alternative labor/birth options
- Experience as Surgical First Assistant for C-sections
- Limited Ultrasound certification
Competencies:
- Exceptional independent judgment to monitor and respond to changes in a client’s condition
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with clients and other members of the health care team
- Skilled in the use of the electronic medical health record
- Excellent knowledge of and ability to perform clinical teaching
- Ability to effectively develop and promote practice
- Strong collaborative nature
- Willingness and ability to actively participate in health plan contracts
- Ability to remain credentialed by the health plans and ensure credentialing materials stay current
How to Apply:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
- A copy of all current licenses and certifications (LCSW, LPC, CPR/BLS, etc.)
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.
Questions should be directed to: CON HR, con.hr@ucdenever.edu
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by August 13th, 2026.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
$107,241 - $119,721 annually at Instructor of Clinical Practice/CNM,
$108,319 - $120,918 annually at Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice /CNM
$109,391 - $122,115 annually at Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice /CNM
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.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator:
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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.
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Tailor your CV to each department
A generic academic CV won't cut it. Reorder your research interests, teaching experience, and publications to mirror each department's stated priorities. A STEM department hiring for a lab-heavy role wants your grants section up front, not buried after service.
Apply early to roles that fit
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Write a teaching statement that shows evidence
Most candidates describe their philosophy in abstract terms. Set yours apart by citing concrete outcomes: specific courses you redesigned, measurable changes in student engagement, or mentorship that led to student publications. Committees read dozens of these and remember the ones with proof.
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How many assistant or associate professor jobs are remote?
About 5% of assistant or associate professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most professional fields given the on-campus teaching and lab obligations most roles require. Online-only programs and continuing education departments within larger universities account for most of the fully remote postings.
How do you become an assistant or associate professor?
You typically need a terminal degree, most often a Ph.D., in your field, along with a dissertation or equivalent creative work demonstrating original research. From there, you build a publication record, gain teaching experience through courses or lectureships, and apply through formal academic hiring cycles. Promotion to associate professor generally requires a tenure review that evaluates teaching, research output, and service.
How do you get hired as an assistant or associate professor with little experience?
Postdoctoral fellowships, visiting assistant professor positions, and lecturer roles are the most common entry points when your publication record is still thin. These roles let you build teaching evaluations and finish manuscripts before entering the tenure-track market. Targeting institutions whose research profile matches your dissertation closely also improves your fit, since committees weigh alignment heavily when experience is limited.
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Most searches begin with a preliminary phone or video screening, followed by a campus visit for finalists. The campus visit typically includes a public job talk, one-on-one meetings with faculty and department leadership, a teaching demonstration, and a meeting with the dean. The full process from application deadline to offer can take several months, and finalists usually receive written feedback or a decision call after the search committee deliberates.
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