What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Nurse Aide (Pueblo) position at Pueblo Community College?
Description
**Please Note: Pueblo Community College is not able to provide sponsorship for applicants who do not currently have the legal right to work in the United States or require transfer of a Visa.**
Pueblo Community College is accepting applications for its part-time instructor pool for Academic Year 2025-2026 (Fall, Spring and Summer terms). Instructors may teach a full 16-week term, an abbreviated term, or limited hours, depending on discipline/subject. Qualified applicants will be contacted only when a need is identified.
This application expires on June 30, 2026, and a new application must be submitted for consideration the following academic year.
An instructor must be a resident of Colorado or reside in Colorado on the first day of employment.
Pay is $35.12 per lab hour and/or $51.13 per lecture hour. Instructors are hired as temporary employees and are not eligible for medical or dental benefits. However, instructor hours are measured annually to determine potential eligibility for medical benefits the following plan year.
The disciplines and course subjects within the Nursing Aide Department that is currently accepting candidates are as follows:
- Instructor, Nursing Aide;
Job Duties
The instructor provides classroom, laboratory, and related instruction under the guidance of a course lead and Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards.
To be eligible for employment, the instructor must complete all required compliance and accreditation training and successfully meet the requirements established for a background check.
The instructor must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado.
Essential Functions
- Teaches courses as assigned within instructor workload guidelines.
- Meets all scheduled classes.
- Provides adequate preparation of course material.
- Ensures compliance with classroom safety procedures.
- Submits student grades within required timelines.
- Works independently with little supervision or as part of a team.
- Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and others.
- Interacts professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and others.
- Assesses individual and department work processes and recommends improvements.
- Complies with State Fiscal Rules, State Board policies, System and College protocols, and departmental procedures.
- Obtains and maintains proficiency with required systems and equipment.
- Maintains confidentiality of student and employee information as required.
- Completes all required compliance training within the established timeline.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Licensed Practical Nurse.
Experience
- At least one (1) year of nursing experience in caring for the elderly and/or the chronically ill of any age of which at least one (1) year must be in the provision of services in a long-term care facility.
License/Certification – Hold an active unencumbered professional nursing license.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Certified in BLS.
- Have completed a course in teaching adults (e.g., Train the Trainer) or have documented experience in teaching adults or have one (1) year experience in managing nurse aides.
Salary : $35 - $51