Bilingual Spanish and English Speaking Nurse Aide Assistant Professor

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Community College of Denver seeks a Nurse Aide Assistant Faculty member for a full-time, 9-month appointment in the Department of Nursing. The role involves teaching both didactic and clinical content, mentoring diverse students, and contributing to curriculum development across CCD campuses at Lowry and Auraria.

A Colorado RN or LPN license, BLS, and Spanish-English proficiency are required. The position emphasizes program support, student assessment, and collaboration with staff and

Qualifikationen

• Active unencumbered RN or LPN license in Colorado.
• Postsecondary CTE credential with 4000 paid non-teaching hours and 1 year nursing experience.
• Experience teaching adults or managing nurse aides.
• Proficient in Spanish and English.
• BLS certification required.
• Able to pass background check and urine drug screen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Aufgaben

• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction to nursing students.
• Mentor and support diverse student populations in growth and education.
• Supervise students in a skills lab and during clinical rotations.
• Manage courses, complete evaluations and paperwork, and assist program operations.
• Contribute to curriculum design and program initiatives.
• Provide advisement and orientation; maintain course materials and files.
• Coordinate with community partners and department leadership; act as a professional role model.

Kenntnisse

CTE credential

Adult teaching experience

Bilingual Spanish and English

BLS certified

Background check & drug screen

Microsoft Office Suite

Ausbildung

Colorado RN or LPN license

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Department Information

GJD-312380 1/2026:THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Description of Job

The Nurse Aide Assistant Faculty Position is a full-time, 9-month position in CCD’s rapidly expanding Department of Nursing. Full-time faculty members are assigned 18 working units each semester with the option to teach summer courses for additional compensation. Faculty may need to teach at either of our campuses (Lowry and Auraria) and at a variety of times (days, evenings, and some weekends). The CCD Department of Nursing is committed to the continued growth and development of its staff and faculty. In addition to teaching, the role plays a critical part in developing and refining course curricula, implementing program initiatives, and contributing to the growth and success of the Nurse Aide program through thoughtful program management and administrative support.

Primary Duties

Responsibilities include both didactic and clinical instruction; mentoring and supporting diverse student populations in their growth and education; working with students in a skills lab setting to observe and support the application of new skills and knowledge; provide clinical instruction (10-hour shifts) while supervising students on clinical rotations with community partners; course management; complete student evaluations and course paperwork; program evaluation; advisement; orientation; curriculum design; preparing course materials; preparing course files; tracking student documentation; administrative support; respond to requests made by the DNEP, Department Chair, or Program Coordinator; working collegially and professionally with others on staff; providing an outstanding role model for students; other duties as assigned by the Chair.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Education (Minimum/Required)

Active unencumbered RN or LPN nursing license in the State of Colorado

Experience: (Minimum/Required)

• Has, or qualifies for, postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential including 4000 paid non-teaching, patient care hours which must include at least 1-year of full-time nursing experience caring for the chronically ill and/or geriatric patient populations
• Has completed a course in teaching adults (e.g., Train the Trainer) or have documented experience in teaching adult learners or have one year experience in managing nurse aides
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish and English
• BLS certified
• Ability to pass a background check and urine drug screen
• Ability to work with Microsoft Suite

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Operates in a standard office and/or classroom environment
• Routinely uses standard office equipment including computers, phones and copiers
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills
• Accurate communication with community/campus partners and students
• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports classroom equipment, up to 25 lbs

Experience: (Preferred)

• Proven ability to assure equitable outcomes for students, partners, and stakeholders using inclusive and equitable strategies
• Previous experience building the framework for successful, collegial relationships with internal and external stakeholders and community partners
• Previous experience as a member/lead of a committee(s) and/or taskforce(s).
• Experience in prior development of straightforward and comprehensive assessment tools and/or learning objectives
• Experience teaching in a clinical setting

Supplemental Information

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.

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.

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.

Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews.