General Summary

Who We Are

We are the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 28,000 credit students annually. We were one of 30 colleges in the initial American Association of Community Colleges Pathways Project, recently selected as a “Most Promising Place to Work” in Diverse Magazine, and profiled as one of six top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. We have developed a strong strategic plan focused on improving student graduation and transfer rates and have made significant investments in advising and other student support programs.

We also have a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that matches our student community and will support our Philosophy of Inclusion.

We are guided by the philosophy “One College, Many Communities.” Campuses share many common values, goals, and practices, but are also given the opportunity and flexibility to develop unique cultures and programs that serve individual communities. In addition, we have a clear vision outlined in its strategic plan. For more information, visit the following: www.frontrange.edu and VISION 2020.

Our Nursing ProgramThe Westminster Campus Nursing Department offers a curriculum designed to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving healthcare delivery system. Clinical experiences include acute, home health and community agencies across the Denver metro area.Our faculty enjoy consistent schedules over the semester and a nine-month contract paid over 12 months (which leaves time for fun or spending time in the field). And best of all, they get to influence the future of nursing by shaping the curriculum and skills of the nurses who will soon be stepping in to fill our nation’s nursing shortage.Our nursing programs include a Nursing Associate of Applied Science (RN/ADN), a Nurse Aide certificate, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing through our RN to BSN program.
We are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and consistently ranked among the highest in the nation by independent organizations. This year we #6 on the Top 25 Associate Degree in Nursing Programs for 2021 (nationwide) according to Nursing School Hub.

Who You Are

As a Nursing Faculty, you will teach a full course load in Nursing which may include theory, laboratory and clinical settings. You will have the opportunity to assume instructional leadership roles, which includes hiring and mentoring part-time instructors, developing curriculum, scheduling classes, working with industry and community groups, assessing student learning, serving on departmental and college-wide committees and serving as a program director or department chair. You may also teach online courses and evening classes. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop critical thinking skills, maximize student retention and success and support a learner-centered environment.

As a faculty member you act as a mentor for the part-time instructors. You serve as representative of the department by participating in committees, task forces, and events at the campus, college, and/or state levels. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College.

Please note: this is an on-campus position. You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment.

SALARY: $55,754 - $63,465 annually for a 9-month, renewable contract. Please see our Full-Time Faculty Salary Matrix for more specific information.

BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits

SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar roles.

At FRCC, masks are optional, but we allow individual staff and faculty to request students and colleagues wear masks in offices or in class.

Also, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (CDPHE) issued an emergency rule on August 31, 2021 requiring the COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers in the State of Colorado. This includes Front Range Community College employees working in the healthcare clinics/facilities.

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. Completed application package includes: A resume; A letter of interest; A copy of official transcripts; A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and A list of courses and the semesters you have taught.

Qualifications

Required Education/Training & Work Experience:

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education from a regionally accredited college or university.

Equivalent of two years (4,000 hours) in Nursing practice within the last 5 years or nursing education within the last three years.

Current, unencumbered Colorado RN License.

Proficient with current health related monitoring equipment and simulation.

Preferred Education/Training & Work Experience:Occupational experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing or Critical Care/ED

Teaching experience

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