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. Requirements 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: $102,902.51 – $120,321.19 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. Teaching Responsibilities 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 Scholarly and Creative Activities Continuing certification in discipline (if applicable) Graduate coursework Continuing education Sharing expertise within discipline (e.g., grant writing, publishing, exhibitions, performances, presentations, conferences) Attending campus and college‑wide trainings and in‑services Conducting research Developing/advancing instructional technology Other activities approved by faculty member and Assistant Dean of Instruction Service Activities Serve on campus and college‑wide committees Represent discipline on state, national, and international levels Participate in relevant projects with administrative approval Mentor peers Modify, develop, and maintain curriculum Assist with assessment activities (e.g., develop learning outcomes and assessment projects for courses, disciplines, and programmes) Assist with programme review Advise student organisations Participate in recruiting/retention activities Attend and participate in programme, discipline, in‑service, and campus meetings Develop promotion portfolio Participate in community service activities (as appropriate) Organisational Relationships Are under the general direction of the site school discipline dean or designee; Cooperate with other programme faculty Work with Student Services personnel in advisement of students; Work cooperatively with Academic Services, Student Services, and Administrative Services personnel Supervision of the Position This position will report to the Dean of the School of the discipline. Supervisory Responsibility The position may supervise staff positions and/or student employees. Special Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a background check will be required as well as motor vehicles records report when applicable. Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned. May require travel and evening and/or weekend hours. Working Conditions This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms, and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability to reason and analyse and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally. Disability Accommodation CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io . Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Education and Training Industries Online Audio and Video Media #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed