"Nursing Faculty"

Nursing Faculty

Company: Red Rocks Community College

Job Location: Lakewood, 80228

Category: Nursing

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually

Location: Arvada, CO

Job Number: 01064

Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation

Department: Nursing

Closing Date: 1/14/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

To Apply
Submit a resume, unofficial transcripts, and a cover letter addressing the job announcement.

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations...

Summary of Position

The Nursing Faculty is a full-time, 9-month/166-day position. The faculty member is responsible for teaching 15 credits each fall and spring semester. Courses may be taught using both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, computer-aided, distance learning, self-paced, and interdisciplinary. Faculty may need to teach at any RRCC campus and at a variety of times (days, evenings, and some weekends).

The faculty member develops and evaluates curricula, ensures alignment with community needs and regulatory requirements, documents curriculum changes based on assessments, implements retention strategies, and integrates technology into coursework. Additional responsibilities involve maintaining office hours, assisting with departmental duties, providing academic advising to students, participating in college events, serving on committees, and representing the college in the community. Professional development is a key component of the role...

This posting may be used to fill multiple openings.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, organization, and time management skills.
• Technology proficiency.
• Ability to collaborate in diverse teams while demonstrating respect for differing perspectives and fostering a positive work environment.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from a national nursing accredited institution, or if in progress, conferred prior to the start date.
• Two years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience.
• Nursing practice expertise in any of the following areas: Medical/Surgical nursing or Mental Health nursing.
• An active, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado or ability to obtain by the date of hire.
• Qualify for a Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential including 4,000 paid non-teaching occupational hours within the past five years.
• Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the discipline.
• Actively seek opportunities for professional growth...
• Demonstrated commitment working with and supporting students from diverse populations...

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years teaching experience in an accredited nursing program or equivalent.
• Experience with curriculum planning and use of classroom technology.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

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Advertised Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000, commensurate with education and experience. This salary is based on 166 contract days. The projected start date for this position is August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 9-month, FLSA exempt position...

To Apply
All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
3. Unofficial transcripts