260 Nursing Faculty jobs in the United States

Primary Responsibility

Colorado Mountain College is seeking full-time faculty to join our nursing faculty team at the Steamboat Springs 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 January 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.

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 with assessment activities, program review, student organization, recruiting and retention.

Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program, or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include: A Masters 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. Experience with pediatric patients and families preferred.

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 thats 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.

Salary range: $102,902.51 - $120,321.19 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 candidates skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

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.

Position anticipated to close on October 15, 2025, or until filled.

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 CMCs 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;

• 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,

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 institutions 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.

Sign-On Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Minimum Offer $ 34.32/hr. Maximum Offer $ 46.82/hr. Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Trauma/Surgical ICU FTE: 1.00 Full Time Shift: Days Position Summary: Function as unit educator, master teacher, master preceptor and facilitates evidenced-based research into specialized areas of nursing. Utilize the expertise of a practitioner to incorporate nursing processes into the plan of care for a specialized group of patients. Perform as a unit educator while maintaining clinical skills by performing as a clinical instructor for students from the CON on home unit and/or assisting in staffing on unit. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed responsibilities: * LEAD - Provide educational leadership to enhance specialized patient care within clinical protocols * INITIATE - Initiate unit-based strategies for developing clinical skills through the master clinician, master preceptor model * PERFORM - Perform as a unit educator while maintaining clinical skills by performing as a clinical instructor for students from the CON on home unit and/or assisting in staffing on unit * PLAN - Develop patient plans of care incorporating evidenced-based research and national standards * CONSULTS - Consult with and serve as a clinical resource for the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care * EDUCATE - Educate appropriate staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments for their service; coordinates in-service training/workshops for appropriate staff * ASSIST - Assist patient and caregivers with educational needs, problem solving, and health management aspects across the continuum of care * COLLABORATE - Collaborate with the Clinical Educator as well as the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Specialty RN, or Unit Director to plan and implement pertinent curricula * MONITOR - Monitor trends and implement educational strategies to ensure quality standards and parameters are achieved * PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients, providing specialized patient care within nursing protocols and assisting the admission, transfer and discharge process performing all RN nursing duties * DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops * PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols * PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes * PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk * PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner * PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" * MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings * PATIENT CARE - Write treatment plans; coordinate patient drug and procedure activities; administer medication and treatment; provide and coordinate nursing care of assigned patients; may facilitate group therapy and/or education sessions Qualifications Education: Essential: * Bachelor's Degree Nonessential: * Master's Degree Education specialization: Essential: * BSN or MSN Nonessential: * Nursing Experience: Essential: 18 months directly related experience Nonessential: Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 3 years directly related experience Credentials: Essential: * CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days * RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM * Instructor in Unit-Required Certifications w/in 90 Days Nonessential: * Current Instructor in BLS, ACLS, NRP or other instruct cert Credential equivalent experience: Essential: * Instructor in Unit-Required Certifications or obtained within one year of position (BLS, ILS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, TNCC, etc) Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working conditions: Essential: * Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE Department: Registered Nurse

• Emergency Nursing, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Women's Health or Gerontology/Geriatrics or other nursing practice specialty.

• All aspects of nursing care, including but not limited to; personal hygiene, client abuse, human sexuality, cultural diversity, ethnicity, nutrition (nursing, therapeutic aspects), pharmacology, legal, social and ethical aspects of nursing, and nursing leadership and management.

• Engage in the college's mission and values.

• Insurance Options: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long-term Disability, FSA/HSA
• Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan
• Educational Assistance: Fee Waiver, Spouse/Dependent discounts, Audit/Non-Credit, Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Options: Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS), 401k with $100 company match, 457, 403b
• Employee Discount program with over 900+ companies
• 14 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December
• Sick Leave Bank
• Longevity Pay
• Many opportunities for professional development