Nursing Faculty, BSN Program

Salary: $80,000.00 - $88,000.00 Annually
Location : Lowry Campus, CO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2020-00602
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Nursing
Opening Date: 10/31/2023
Position Type: Faculty
Purpose/Summary
Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds.
GENERAL SUMMARY
CCD's nursing programs are designed to create competent, ethical and confident health care practitioners in an innovative, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to, curriculum oversight, teaching (didactic, simulation, laboratory and clinical), student mentoring, student remediation, curriculum development, maintaining accurate records that are in compliance with all State Board of Nursing and ACEN requirements, attending faculty meetings, and participation in committees that support the mission of the college and the nursing program.
All faculty may be required to teach in days, evening, and weekends as needed.
This is a 9-month position, renewable-term appointment, with the option of summer teaching loads. All summer assignments will be paid in addition to the posted salary.
The position reports to the Director of Nursing Education Program.
Primary teaching responsibilities will be at the BSN level. There is also an expectation to teach practical nursing courses as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
PRIMARY DUTIES

• Teach a full course load in Nursing which may include theory, laboratory and clinical settings and different delivery methods.
• Assume instructional leadership roles as needed. Instructional leadership roles may include mentoring part-time instructors, developing curriculum, working with industry and community groups, serving on departmental and college-wide committees, and assisting with the accreditation process.
• Work with the program administrator and instructors to ensure ongoing compliance with governing organization requirements and nursing accreditation
• Utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students' critical thinking skills
• Actively participate in systematic plan for curriculum design, program evaluation and program revision.
• Actively participate in developing, implementing, evaluating, and updating the purpose, the mission, and objectives of the Nursing Education Program.
• Work with the Director of Nursing Education Program (DNEP) to develop student success plans and remediate "at risk" students.
• Actively participate in developing, evaluating, and revising student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the college's policies.
• Participate in academic advising and guidance of nursing students.
• Perform other related administrative duties as requested by the dean and/or the DNEP.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: (Required)
Master's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education from a regionally accredited college or university
Licensure/Certification: An active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.
Experience: (Required)

• A minimum of two years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience.
• Clinical expertise in one or more practice areas including adult health, community health, psychiatric/mental health, parent/child, or women's health nursing and/or skills and simulation labs.
• Experience in nursing education or serving as a preceptor for nursing students in clinical settings.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Required)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse environments.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to deliver curriculum in a dynamic environment that engages students.
• Adaptability and organizational skills that will allow supervision of students in laboratory and clinical settings providing appropriate and constructive feedback.
• Technology knowledge and skills that will allow development and integration of current technological educational methodologies in and out of the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and manage a diverse student group.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: (Preferred)
• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid course.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Preferred)
Bilingual/Spanish, use of student information platforms such as EAB Navigate, Banner, Blumen, Degree Works. Ability to train on the use of these platforms, Knowledge of the guided pathways model, career exploration, and common transfer programs from CCD to Colorado universities.
Supplemental Information
Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.
If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.
Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.
CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver
employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:

1. Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
5. Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
6. Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
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Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees
Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for
Retirement
CCD and most employment categories contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.
CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
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Do you have an active, unencumbered registered nurse license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question