Nursing Faculty

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Nursing Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time Faculty (167 days) 1.0 FTE

College: Morgan Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: MCC Health Sciences

Campus: MCC Fort Morgan Campus

Location: Fort Morgan

Salary and Benefits:

$63,200-$75,000 (includes premium pay for high-demand health positions), based on education, skills and experience. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance, LTD & benefit package including tuition reimbursement in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.

Job Summary:

The faculty member is responsible for delivery of instruction to students in the Associate’s Degree Nursing Program. The position includes classroom teaching, clinical and lab supervision as well as student advisement, participation in department, divisional and college-wide activities, curriculum development, accreditation compliance activities, and professional development. The faculty member functions as a team member of a program area/department and a division. The faculty member will be dynamic, creative and committed to teaching excellence, and have a passion for continuous improvement and assessment of student learning. The faculty member shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion, expressing the valuing of differences, and regularly demonstrating the college’s commitment to the Guiding Principles. Teaching assignments may include alternative delivery settings which include synchronous video, online or asynchronous, evening, night and weekend offerings. Travel to a variety of clinical sites is required.
For information about MCC, see the college web site:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Competencies/KSAs:

AREA OF EXPERTISE:
MCC is currently seeking Nursing Faculty with experience or expertise in Medical-Surgical, Fundamentals of Long-Term Care, Leadership, and/or Mental Health nursing practice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with evidence that an active plan is in place to complete a master’s degree in nursing education within a negotiated timeframe.
• Current Unencumbered Colorado R.N. license in good standing without restrictions.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Colorado Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential (must have 4000 hours of paid nursing experience in the last 5 years).
• Two (2) years recent experience in professional clinical nursing practice.
• Willingness to complete and maintain compliance with all clinical partner requirements (vaccinations, drug screens, CPR, training, etc.).
• Must be willing and able

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching experience in a post- secondary professional nursing program.
• Five (5) years of recent experience in professional nursing practice.
• Demonstrated success in working with students from diverse backgrounds.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.

Application Instructions: 

Review of applications is ongoing. All applicants must use the following link to apply: All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.
Complete application packets include:
• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
• Complete and current resume
• MCC Employment Application: -cc-search-page
• Academic Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
• Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position
Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

About Morgan Community College (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.

MCC is located on I-76, 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality transferable courses and career & technical education culminating in a variety of certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional, innovative, and non-traditional delivery methods in an 11,500 square mile regional area of eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast, rural, agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett, Limon, Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic, creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy, student success, and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle, with excellent conditions for families; proximity to major metropolitan areas; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic, forward-looking workplace.

Guiding Principles:

MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work, both internally and externally. The guiding principles include (1) integrity, (2) respect, (3) open and honest communication, and (4) collaboration. These guiding principles are a daily part of MCC’s work, and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles.

Our Diverse Community:

MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado. How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC. As an institution, MCC is dedicated to continually improve its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants, if hired, should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational, social, financial, and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:

Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.

Direct Deposit:

State of Colorado fiscal rules require all new hires to be placed on the Direct Deposit Payroll Program.

Former Employees:

Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on the employment application.

Affirmative Action:

For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer; Title IX Coordinator: Amada Abbott

Executive Director of Human Resources 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701 View phone number on ziprecruiter.com View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Dr. Gary Dukes Vice President of Student Services 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan, CO 80701 View phone number on ziprecruiter.com View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Discrimination and Harassment:

Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected class or category under applicable local, state or federal law in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.

Crime Statistics / Clery Act:

Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter, 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape, 3) Non-forcible sex offenses, 4) Robbery, 5) Aggravated assault, 6) Burglary, 7) Motor vehicle theft, 8) Arson, 9) Negligent manslaughter, 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses), 11) Liquor law violations, 12) Drug law violations, and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request, an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services, Morgan Community College, 920 Barlow Road, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.