Bilingual Spanish and English Speaking Nurse Aide Assistant Professor

Nurse Aide Assistant Faculty Position

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.

General Summary

The Nurse Aide Assistant Faculty Position is a full-time, 9-month position in CCD's rapidly expanding Department of Nursing. Full-time faculty members are assigned 18 working units each semester with the option to teach summer courses for additional compensation. Faculty may need to teach at either of our campuses (Lowry and Auraria) and at a variety of times (days, evenings, and some weekends).

The CCD Department of Nursing is committed to the continued growth and development of its staff and faculty. In addition to teaching, the role plays a critical part in developing and refining course curricula, implementing program initiatives, and contributing to the growth and success of the Nurse Aide program through thoughtful program management and administrative support.

Primary Duties

Responsibilities include both didactic and clinical instruction; mentoring and supporting diverse student populations in their growth and education; working with students in a skills lab setting to observe and support the application of new skills and knowledge; provide clinical instruction (10-hour shifts) while supervising students on clinical rotations with community partners; course management; complete student evaluations and course paperwork; program evaluation;

advisement; orientation; curriculum design; preparing course materials; preparing course files; tracking student documentation; administrative support; respond to requests made by the DNEP, Department Chair, or Program Coordinator; working collegially and professionally with others on staff; providing an outstanding role model for students; other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Active unencumbered RN or LPN nursing license in the State of Colorado

Experience: Has, or qualifies for, postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential including 4000 paid non-teaching, patient care hours which must include at least 1-year of full-time nursing experience caring for the chronically ill and/or geriatric patient populations. Has completed a course in teaching adults (e.g., Train the Trainer) or have documented experience in teaching adult learners or have one year experience in managing nurse aides.

Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish and English. BLS certified. Ability to pass a background check and urine drug screen. Ability to work with Microsoft Suite.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

Operates in a standard office and/or classroom environment. Routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, phones and copiers. Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills. Accurate communication with community/campus partners and students. Occasionally moves, positions, and transports classroom equipment, up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Experience

Proven ability to assure equitable outcomes for students, partners, and stakeholders using inclusive and equitable strategies. Previous experience building the framework for successful, collegial relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community partners. Previous experience as a member/lead of a committee(s) and/or taskforce(s). Experience in prior development of straightforward and comprehensive assessment tools and/or learning objectives. Experience teaching in a clinical setting.

Selection Process

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.

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.