Full time faculty positions are expected to teach a 30 credit hour (170 day contract per Board Policy 4.12) teaching load annually.
Colorado Mountain College is expanding our growing nursing program. Nursing faculty work under the supervision of the Associate Dean of Nursing. There are three full-time faculty openings, each with a specialty area. One position will focus on the Medical Surgical content in the Associate Degree program of Nursing. Major areas of instruction include but are not limited to: Basic and Complex Concepts of Medical Surgical Nursing in both the classroom, simulation, and clinical setting. Another position will have a focus in Gerontology. The other position will focus on the Mental Health and Psychiatric content in the Associate Degree program of Nursing. The third position will focus on the Obstetrical-Pediatric nursing content in the Associate Degree Nursing program. All positions may include other major areas of instruction including, but not limited to: Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, classroom instruction, simulation lab and clinical teaching.
The academically prepared and experienced candidates could also be responsible for teaching courses at the Baccalaureate level including but not limited to: Dimensions of Professional Nursing Practice & Transition, Advanced Health Assessment, Gerontology, and Nursing Ethics and Informatics. Assignment of responsibilities will be based on experience and program need.
This position may include night, weekend, and teaching at alternate locations, along with possible interactive video teaching and other use of technology in teaching.
Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include: teaching course load as assigned, evaluate courses and assess student learning, meet established course, program and learning outcomes, comply with guidelines and policies, maintain office hours per established standards, develop rapport with students, assist with and participate in advising, orientation and registration activities.
CMC Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly endeavors as well as service activities such as campus and college committees, participation in relevant projects, mentor peers, participate in and assist with assessment activities, program review, student organization, recruiting and retention.
Salary range: $65,686.19 - $80,005.72 depending upon education and experience.
Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)
Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program, or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include:
A Master’s degree in Nursing and 2000 verifiable related occupational experience within the past 5 years and a minimum of one year demonstrated teaching/training experience (or equivalent in part-time role). An active, unencumbered Colorado RN license or the ability to obtain a Colorado Nursing license is required. Prior mental health nursing experience required for one of the openings.
A Doctoral degree or current enrollment in a Doctoral program is preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working in a culturally diverse environment and the ability to effectively work with students, employees, vendors and community members having diverse backgrounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
To Apply: Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, list of three professional references and transcripts. To be considered for a full time faculty position, transcripts must be included with application material. Please do not send official transcripts; please use copies for application purposes. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.
External Applicants: Apply Online
Internal Applicants: Please proceed to the HR page of Basecamp for instructions on applying for a full time position as an internal applicant.
Review of application will continue until the position has been filled.
