Nursing Faculty

Job Description

Colorado Mountain College is seeking full-time faculty to join our nursing faculty team at the Steamboat Springs campus. With teaching and learning at the centre of what we do, chosen candidates will join a team of 13 full‑time faculty and over 15 part‑time faculty across three campuses, dedicated to inspiring and educating the next generation of highly skilled, caring, and compassionate nurses.

This full‑time faculty position will begin in July 2026 with a 30‑credit hour (170‑day contract per Board Policy 4.12) teaching load annually.

Nursing faculty work under the supervision of the Dean of Nursing, who is also the Chief Nursing Officer. Major areas of instruction include classroom instruction, simulation lab, and clinical teaching.

The position may include night, weekend, and teaching at alternate locations, along with possible interactive video teaching and other use of technology in teaching.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include teaching course load as assigned; evaluating courses and assessing student learning; meeting established course, program, and student learning outcomes; complying with guidelines and policies; maintaining office hours per established standards; developing rapport with students; assisting with and participating in advising; participating in orientation and registration activities.

CMC Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly endeavors as well as service activities such as campus and college committees, participation in relevant projects, peer mentoring, participation in and assist with assessment activities, programme review, student organisation, recruiting and retention.

Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program, or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include: a Master’s degree in Nursing and 2000 verifiable related occupational experience hours within the past five years and a minimum of one year demonstrated teaching/training experience (or equivalent in part‑time role).

An active, unencumbered Colorado RN licence or the ability to obtain a Colorado Nursing licence is required. A Doctoral degree or current enrolment in a Doctoral programme is preferred. Experience with adult medical‑surgical populations is required. Experience with paediatric patients and families is preferred.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Salary range: $ – $ annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC utilises a wage‑progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skill and experience.

Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

To apply:

Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, list of three professional references and transcripts. For a full‑time faculty position, transcripts must be included with application material. Please do not send official transcripts; please use copies for application purposes. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.

Position anticipated to close on November 17, 2025, or until filled.

• Teach course load as assigned
• Evaluate courses and student learning
• Meet course, program, and institutional learning outcomes established by CMC
• Comply with department guidelines and college policies
• Maintain at least five office hours per week to meet with students
• Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages teacher/student communication
• Assist with academic advising of students
• Participate in orientation and registration activities

• Continuing certification in discipline (if applicable)
• Graduate coursework
• Continuing education
• Sharing expertise within…