Nursing Faculty

GJD-311290 9/22; Health Sciences                      
 
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.

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/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.  In a context that purposefully embraces faculty empowerment and an organizational heritage for student learning and programmatic excellent and in cooperation with the Practical Nursing Program Chair and other nursing faculty, is responsible for providing didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction.
 
This is a 9-month position with the option of summer teaching loads.  All summer assignments will be paid in addition to the posted salary.
 
PRIMARY DUTIES
Primary duties include, but are not limited to, curriculum oversight, teaching (didactic, simulation, laboratory and clinical), student mentoring, student remediation, 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 nursing program. All faculty may be required to teach in days, evening, and weekends as needed.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
 
Education:         
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing who are currently pursuing their Master’s degree in Nursing will be considered.

Experience:
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•   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:
•   Specialized training in Mental Health, Geriatrics, and/or Community Health preferred.
•   One (1) year of teaching experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities at the PN level or higher.
•   Experience with State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
•   Experience with nursing program accreditation.
 
Licensure/Certification:     
Colorado RN
 
Equipment Used: 
Computer
Simulation mannequins
Various equipment utilized in patient assessment and care delivery
 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 https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd 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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Salary : $65,000 - $71,500