Nursing Faculty

Job Description:

Primary Responsibility

Colorado Mountain College is seeking full-time faculty to join our nursing faculty team at the Spring Valley campus. With teaching and learning at the center 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 successful candidate will teach nursing courses which will include but not be limited to: advanced medical surgical nursing theory and clinical, professional nursing practice, nursing evidence-based practice and research.

This 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 withassessment activities, program review, student organization, recruiting and retention.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

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 5 years and a minimum of one year demonstrated teaching/training experience (or equivalent in part-time role).  An active, unencumbered Colorado RN license or the ability to obtain a Colorado Nursing license is required. A Doctoral degree or current enrollment in a Doctoral program is preferred. Experience with adult medical surgical populations required.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

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

To Apply: Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, list of three professional references and transcripts. To be considered 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.

Salary range: $105,299.58 - $123,240.83 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 utilizes 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.

Position anticipated to close on June 15, 2026, or until filled.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.  

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

The following responsibilities and activities are listed in order to maintain consistency in the application of expectations and align job duties with evaluation and promotion procedures.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include; teaching course load as assigned, evaluate courses and assess student learning, meet established course, program and learning outcomes, comply with guidelines and policies, maintain office hours per established standards, develop rapport with students, assist with and participate in advising, orientation and registration activities.

CMC Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and enhance learning. Service activities such as campus and college committees, participate in relevant projects, mentor peers, participate in and assist with assessment activities, program review, student organization, recruiting and retention.

All faculty acknowledge that final payment of any contract may be withheld until submission of grades is complete.

1.A.1 Teaching Responsibilities

CMC faculty members are expected to meet the educational needs of our communities by fulfilling the following 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

1.A.2 Scholarly and Creative Activities

CMC faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and improve learning. Examples of these activities may include:

• 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

1.A.3 Service Activities

For CMC to best serve its diverse communities, faculty members are expected to participate in a variety of organizations and committees. Service activities may include the following:

• 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 programs)

• Assist with program review

• Advise student organizations

• Participate in recruiting/retention activities

• Attend and participate in program, discipline, in-service, and campus meetings

• Develop promotion portfolio

• Participate in community service activities (as appropriate)

1.A.4 Organizational Relationships

CMC recognizes that student learning is greatly enhanced by successful collaboration among faculty, staff, and administration. Regarding CMC’s reporting structure, faculty members:

• Are under the general direction of the site school discipline dean or designee;

• Cooperate with other program faculty;

• Work with Student Services personnel in advisement of students; and

• 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 analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally. 

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, [email protected] 

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.  Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations.