Faculty - Nursing

Title: Faculty - Nursing Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time (166 work day per year) College: Otero College Division: Academic Affairs Department: OC Nursing & Allied Health Campus: Otero College Location: La Junta Salary Range: $54,328-$59,481 Who We Are At Otero College, we are more than a college, we are a community dedicated to students’ personal and professional growth through high-quality education and workforce training. With more than 30 academic and workforce programs, a student-centered culture, and a commitment to supporting employee growth, Otero College provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Our faculty and staff are passionate about student success and work to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel a sense of belonging. Through meaningful connections and personalized support, Otero employees help students build confidence, stay engaged, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom. Otero College offers the opportunity to contribute to student success while enjoying the benefits of living and working in a rural community. Join the Rattler family and help shape the future of our students. Job Summary Otero College seeks a student centered faculty member who is passionate about teaching, learning, and student success. As a comprehensive community college, faculty play a vital role in advancing the college's mission by providing high-quality instruction, fostering meaningful student engagement, and preparing learners for academic achievement, workforce readiness, and lifelong growth. Full-time faculty are responsible for delivering effective instruction, maintaining academic excellence, supporting student retention and completion through advising and mentoring, and contributing to ongoing program and curriculum development. Faculty actively participate in college governance, assessment, recruitment, community engagement, and professional development activities. Through collaboration, innovation, and service, faculty help create an inclusive learning environment that empowers students to become the best version of themselves while strengthening the communities Otero College serves. Duties & Responsibilities Participates in the planning, teaching and evaluating the theory, laboratory and clinical experience for students in any of the following courses that the applicant qualifies to teach: Fundamentals of Nursing Basic Concepts of Pharmacology/Advanced Concepts of Pharmacology Psychiatric-Mental Health Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts/Advanced Medical-Surgical Concepts Maternal-Child Nursing Concepts (must have experience in Maternal-Child Nursing) Responsible for student advising and outreaches to students who are struggling in the nursing field. Participates in faculty planning, evaluation and revision of program curriculum. Participates in conducting program and college accreditation reviews and reports.Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Participates Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with the ability to obtain a MSN within 3 years of hire. Must hold a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license from the state of Colorado. Must hold or willing to obtain a Colorado Vocational Teaching Credential. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Nursing Two years successful teaching or clinical instructor experience at the community college level. Be creative and committed to teaching excellence by demonstrating an ability to improve all students’ learning by assessing students, programs and campus outcomes and adjusting based on the data. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques and innovative modes of course delivery adaptable to a variety of learning styles. Knowledge of using current technologies in the classroom and to convey online course content. Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse populations with special emphasis on first-generation, low-income, students of color, and non-traditional learners. Willingness to teach a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and summer. Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, students, and administration. Educational philosophy in alignment with that of a small rural, comprehensive Community College and enthusiasm for this type of environment and the aspirations of its people. Selection Process Position will remain open until filled with a priority date of August 31, 2026. Additional Information/Benefits At Otero, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including: Flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Otero contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k) and 457 plans are also available. Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities. Tuition assistance for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline. State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website. #J-18808-Ljbffr