Assistant Professor of Nursing, Provisional Faculty

Title: Assistant Professor of Nursing, Provisional Faculty

Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Health and Natural Sciences Pathway

Campus: Lowry Campus

Location: Aurora

Salary Range: $84,000.00 - $92,400.00

Who We Are:

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success.

Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Job Summary:

Applications received by July 1,, 2025, will receive priority consideration. However, we encourage all interested candidates to apply, as the position will remain open until filled.

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, and 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. Instruction is offered in-person and in online format.

The position reports to the Director of Nursing Education Program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach a full course load in Nursing which may include theory, laboratory, simulation 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
• Work with the Director of Nursing Education Program (DNEP) to develop student success plans and remediate “at risk” students.
• Commit to creating a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities
• Maintains current credentials or licensures and immunizations as required by the program and clinical agencies
• Perform administrative duties related to course management, compliance documentation, and course evaluation
• Provide student advisement to pre-nursing and admitted nursing students to ensure successful preparation for entry and completion of nursing programs
• Developing, evaluating and revising student admission, progression, retention and graduation policies within the policies of the Governing Body
• Participating in academic advising and guidance of students
• Evaluating student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to nursing knowledge and practice
• Perform other related duties as requested by the dean and/or the DNEP

Competencies/KSAs:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse environments
• Demonstrated ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member
• Demon…