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Nursing Faculty- 9 Month
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Nursing Faculty will be responsible for curriculum development, evidence-based instruction, student outcomes assessment, and ongoing program evaluation. The Faculty member will be an essential part of the nursing program and the student’s educational experience for the future nursing program. The Faculty member will engage professionally in CCA’s mission by participating in institutional advancement, professional development, and community service in the pursuit of student success. This is a 9-month contract paid over 12 months adhering to a typical college schedule.OVERVIEW OF CCA
The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds
We actively promote a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. CCA enrolls 11,000 students annually, over 62% of whom are students of color, including nearly 32% Hispanic students, 65% of CCA students receive some type of financial aid, including 52% of whom receive Pell grants, and nearly two-thirds are first-generation college students.
More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the purpose, mission, and objectives of the Nursing Education Program.
- Designs, implements and evaluates the curriculum using a written plan.
- Develops, evaluates and revises student admission, progression, retention and graduation policies within the policies of the governing body.
- Participates in the academic advising and guidance of students utilizing the Student Success Plan.
- Plans and provides theoretical instruction and clinical or laboratory experiences that reflect an understanding of the mission, objectives, and curriculum of the Nursing Education Program.
- Plans, monitors, and evaluates the instruction provided by ANIP’s.
- Evaluates student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to nursing knowledge and practice.
- Supports the Nursing Department with the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of ANIP’s.
- Designs and implements instruction strategies to assist the nursing student meet the nursing program outcomes.
- Facilitates learning in the various settings to include didactic, clinical, simulation, or skills lab, evaluating learner achievement.
- Contributes to institutional accreditation activities.
- Gather feedback from stakeholders to design curriculum.
- Gather and analyze student data to support continuous program improvement.
- Supports nursing student recruitment efforts in collaboration with student services departments.
- Attends faculty meetings and participates in committees that support the mission of the nursing program and College.
- Demonstrates professionalism and quality customer service.
- Engages in professional development.
- CCA Nursing Faculty and Coordinator teach 15 credits during the fall and spring semester, and 10 in the summer. The Nursing Faculty and Coordinator receives 3 credits in the Fall, Spring, and Summer for administrative time for theory, laboratory, and clinical preparation.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from a Nursing Education Program with national nursing accreditation.
- Possess an active current, unencumbered Colorado RN License.
- Two years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience.
- One (1) year of teaching experience (i.e. clinical instructor, adjunct instructor, unit educator, Hospital nursing educator, etc.)
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) Credential. (CTE Website)
- Ability to communicate effectively, building strong relationships with CCA’s community partners.
- Ability to effectively present information to students, faculty, academic leaders, corporate leaders, and community groups.
- Ability to read, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
PREFERRED QUALIFCIATIONS- Two (2) years of teaching experience, including didactic, clinical, and/or skills-based evaluation and assessment. (i.e. clinical instructor, adjunct instructor, unit educator, Hospital nursing educator, etc.).
- Experience with nursing program accreditation.
- Experience with curriculum development.
- Experience with online teaching and Learning Management System (LMS).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $75,000.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits. Full time employees immediately upon hire earn 15 hours a month annual leave and 10 hours a month sick leave.
Deadline to Submit Application Material: This position will expire on the midnight of Monday, December 2, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant’s professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.
By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.
Application Checklist
Complete Applications must include the following documents:
- A complete online application
- A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
- A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
- Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your listed references without first providing notice to you as a candidate prior to beginning the reference check-process.
- If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
- For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.
Notice to all Applicants:
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
- Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
- CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
- Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
- For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.
Colorado Residency Requirement:
Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact HR@CCAurora.edu with any questions.
Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.
Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.
We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.
Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.
The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.
Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.
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