Nursing Instructor (Clinical and Lab)

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Nursing Instructor (Clinical and Lab)

Position Type: Instructor

College: Front Range Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: FRCC Nursing Sciences

Campus: Larimer Campus

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Salary Range: Varies by course. Please see Additional Information below.

Who We Are:

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

Job Summary:

Inspire the next generation of nurses! We are seeking enthusiastic registered nurses who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping students develop the clinical judgment, technical skills, and professionalism needed for successful nursing practice. Whether you are an experienced educator or are interested in teaching for the first time, we welcome dedicated clinicians who enjoy mentoring others.

The nursing instructor provides direct supervision and instruction for nursing students in diverse settings. The instructor collaborates with course faculty and other instructors to facilitate student learning, assist in evaluation of clinical performance, foster critical thinking, and promote safe, evidence-based nursing practice.

You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College.

Clinical Note: For instructors supporting and working at clinical sites, additional training and orientation may be required. Drug screening and immunizations are required (varies by clinical site).

This position requires a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexible clinical schedules
• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid orientation and mentoring
• Opportunities to teach in a supportive team environment
• Small clinical groups that allow meaningful student interaction
• State-of-the-art simulation and skills laboratory
• Chance to influence the future nursing workforce

Minimum Qualifications:

This posting may be used to fill part-time lab instructor and clinical instructor positions. Please see below for the qualifications

• An active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.
• Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a nursing education program with national nursing accreditation.
• A minimum of two years of full time or equivalent professional nursing practice.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Selection Process:

The selection process for this instructor position will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate.

This is an open talent pool. Applicants will be contacted based on the needs of the College. Open talent pools close on May 1 and reopen based on the needs of the College.

This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.

Application Procedures:

A completed application package includes:

• A resume or CV;
• A cover letter or letter of interest;
• A copy of your academic transcripts or related licenses/certifications ;
• A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and

Application also offers a space to upload a list of courses and the semesters you have previous taught (if applicable). This is an optional application document and not required for this position.

The application will ask for you to provide three references. We ask that they are all professional references and at least one is a current/recent supervisor.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Transcript Note: While unofficial copies are accepted at the application stage, the following information must be included: your name, institution name, degree achieved (subject and degree type), date of degree achieved, and courses completed. If selected to move forward, official copies will be required.

Salary Information: The pay range for Part-Time Instructors varies, depending on the type of course, the contact ratio and contact hours. Please refer to our Part-Time Instructor Pay Matrix for detailed information.

The pay range for part-time clinical instructors varies. Pay is calculated based on education and hours. Overnight hours are defined as any hours worked between 7pm to 7am. Weekend hours are defined as any hours worked between 7pm Friday to 7am Monday.

• Bachelor's degree: Base Rate $53 per hour / Weekend Differential Rate +$3
• Master's Degree: Base Rate $56 per hour / Weekend Differential Rate +$3
• Doctorate Degree: Base Rate $59 per hour / Weekend Differential Rate +$3

Benefits Information: For information about benefits for Instructors and Hourly Employees, please see the Front Range Community College Benefits page.

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.