Limited Term Practical Nursing Assistant Professor – State of Colorado Job Opportunities – Denver, CO

THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED POSITION

GJD-312190 6/21; Practical Nursing

Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link: https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.

GENERAL SUMMARY
CCD’s nursing programs are designed to create competent, ethical and confident health care practitioners in an innovative, inclusive and supportive learning environment. In a context that purposefully embraces faculty empowerment and an organizational heritage for student learning and programmatic excellent and in cooperation with the Practical Nursing Program Chair and other nursing faculty, is responsible for providing didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction.

This is a 9-month position with the option of summer teaching loads. All summer assignments will be paid in addition to the posted salary.

PRIMARY DUTIES
Primary duties include, but are not limited to, curriculum oversight, teaching (didactic, laboratory and clinical), student mentoring, maintaining accurate records that are in compliance with all State Board of Nursing and ACEN requirements, establishing and maintaining clinical sites and service to the college.

Education:
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
• One (1) year of teaching experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities at the PN level or higher.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in diverse environments.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to deliver curriculum in a dynamic environment that engages students.
• Adaptability and organizational skills that will allow supervision of students in laboratory and clinical settings providing appropriate and constructive feedback.
• Technology knowledge and skills that will allow development and integration of current technological educational methodologies in and out of the classroom.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and manage a diverse student group.

Licensure/Certification: Colorado Registered Nurse.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:

• Experience with State Board of Nursing rules and regulations.
• Experience with nursing program accreditation.

SELECTION PROCESS
Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds.

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under “Primary Duties” and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above.

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. It is your responsibility to demonstrate on your application that you meet all of the minimum requirements listed below to be considered. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:

• 
  Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References – Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
• Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
• Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.
CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual

orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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