Director of Nursing Education.

State of Colorado; Fort Morgan (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Community College (MCC) seeks a Director of Nursing Education to manage the nursing programs (AAS and Baccalaureate) in alignment with MCC’s mission and guiding principles. The role includes administrative duties with release time from teaching.

Required: Master’s in nursing from a regionally accredited college, current CO RN license, and at least three years of full-time nursing teaching. Leadership, supervision experience, and a track record with diverse students are essential;

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Active unencumbered RN license in Colorado.
• Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience in a nursing program.
• Leadership or supervision experience.
• Demonstrated success with diverse student populations.
• Must have or be able to obtain Colorado Career and Technical Education Credential.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing programs in accordance with MCC’s mission and guiding principles.
• Oversee the Associate of Applied Science and Baccalaureate Nursing Programs.
• Release time from teaching for administrative duties.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Diversity experience

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

Department Information

GJG-300575 11/26: THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED

About Morgan Community College (MCC)

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.

MCC is located on I-76, 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality transferable courses and career & technical education culminating in a variety of certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional, innovative, and non-traditional delivery methods in an 11,500 square mile regional area of eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast, rural, agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett, Limon, Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic, creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy, student success, and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle, with excellent conditions for families; proximity to major metropolitan areas; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic, forward-looking workplace.

Description Of Job

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB: The Director of Nursing Education manages the nursing programs in accordance with the mission and guiding principles of Morgan Community College. This position has the authority and responsibility for the management of the Associate of Applied Science and Baccalaureate of Nursing Programs. Release time from teaching responsibilities is granted for administrative duties.

For information about MCC, see the college website: https://www.morgancc.edu/

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university with national nursing accreditation
• Active unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in good standing in the state Colorado or valid Muti-State/compact state.
• Minimum of three years (3) full-time teaching experience in a professional nursing program.
• Experience in leadership or supervision.
• Demonstrated success in working with diverse student populations.
• Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in professional nursing practice or nursing education.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Colorado Career and Technical Education Credential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Leadership or administrative experience in a nursing program.
• Experience working in distance education.
• Experience with budget management.

Supplemental Information

Anticipated Start Date: November 2026

Salary And Benefits

$63,400 to $85,000 based on education, skills and experience. Benefits include health, life, dental and vision insurance, LTD & benefit package including tuition reimbursement in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.