Instructor - Nursing jobs in Colorado

DEPARTMENT: Instruction - CTE

REPORTS TO: Director of the Nursing Program

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA: FACULTY X (9month) APT COACH _____

TRAVEL: 30%

SALARY: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00/year (Salary is commensurate with education and experience)

Excellent benefit package including retirement and health insurance is available.

SICK LEAVE: 10 hours per month ANNUAL LEAVE: 16 hours per academic year

COLLEGE-WIDE _______CAMPUS: __ __RANGELY _ X__CRAIG

ABOUT COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) fosters educational excellence and student

success, prepares students for local and global citizenship, anticipates and responds to the needs of

surrounding communities, and contributes to evolving regional economic development. CNCC is a

small, rural community college located in Northwest Colorado with campuses located in Rangely, CO

and Craig, CO. CNCC offers an exceptional experience to employees with outdoor activities, wildlife,

and small rural communities.

The College has various unique programs including Aviation Technology (Flight), Aviation

Maintenance Technology, National Park Service Academy and the Paleontology Plan of Study. We also

offer great opportunities for our students in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services and

Automotive Technology. The college provides AA, AS, AAS, and certificate programs so students have

excellent choices in their degree plans.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for teaching, guiding, monitoring and evaluating student learning in the classroom,

laboratory, and clinical practice setting.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

1. Plans, designs, and provides theoretical, clinical or laboratory instruction which reflect an
understanding of the program’s philosophy, objectives and curriculum.

2. Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives and outcomes related to nursing knowledge
and practice.

3. Participates in advising and guidance of the students.
4. Hold office hours for the purpose of meeting with students to provide individual instruction.
5. Assists in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
6. Assists in the development, evaluation, and revision of student admission, progression, retention and

graduation policies within the policies of the institution.

7. Assists in planning, monitoring and evaluating the instruction provided by Nursing Adjunct
instructors and preceptors.

8. Contributes to program, departments, campus and college activities and initiatives including

participating in program and department faculty meetings and serving on committees and

participating in college functions.

9. Participates in graduation, honors, pinning, and graduation ceremonies.
10. Participates in recruiting and interview activities.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

This job requires any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and/or

experience as indicated below:
Education and Training:

Minimum or Required 

Master’s Degree in Nursing or written plan demonstrating ongoing progression in obtaining a

Master’s Degree in Nursing. 

Two years of full time professional nursing clinical experience.

Licensure/Certification: 

Current Colorado license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse. 

Current CPR for Healthcare Provider. 

Must have current CTE certification or able to obtain certification within first year of hire date.

Equipment Skills:
Minimum or Required: 

Computer/Printer 

Telephone/Answering Machine 

Ability to utilize medical and nursing equipment relevant to area(s) of nursing practices. 

Ability to use computer and classroom technology.
Other Qualifications: 

Excellent written and verbal skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with students,
instructors and other staff members. 

Competency in adult and vocational education. 

Knowledge of current nursing education issues and trends.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All interested and qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume and three letters of

recommendation, along with a completed Colorado Northwestern Community College application for

exempt employment to the Department of Human Resources.

Colorado Northwestern Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Colorado Northwestern Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment

including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and

Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the

basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability,

veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in

its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Colorado Northwestern Community

College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier

to admission and participation in vocational education programs.

The College has designated Jennifer Rea, Associate Director of Campus Life, as its Title IX/EO

Coordinator and David Hardman, Vice President of Student Services, as its Interim ADA/Section

504/Title II with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance

procedures. If you have any questions regarding Title IX/EO please contact Jennifer Rea, at (970) 675-

3229 or jennifer.rea@cncc.edu and for questions regarding ADA/Section 504/Title II please contact

David Hardman at 970-675-3215 or david.hardman@cncc.edu. Reasonable accommodations are

available. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Angela Miller, Human Resource

Manager, at 970.675.3235 or angela.miller@cncc.edu. You may also contact the Office for Civil

Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer

Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.

Title IX/EO Coordinator

Name: Jennifer Rea

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3229

Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Name: Angela Miller

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3235

Deputy EO Coordinator

Name: Angela Miller

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive Rangely, CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3235

Interim ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator

Name: David Hardman

Address: 500 Kennedy Drive, Rangely CO 81648

Phone: 970.675.3215