Director of Nursing Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental and vision

LTD

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Morgan Community College (MCC) seeks a Director of Nursing Education to manage the AAS and Baccalaureate Nursing Programs and provide administrative leadership within MCC’s nursing education mission.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing, an active CO RN license, and teaching leadership experience, with preference for a Doctorate and distance education experience. Start date around November 2026; salary range listed below.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Active unencumbered RN license in Colorado or compact state.
• Minimum of three years full-time nursing teaching experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with diverse student populations.
• Three+ years recent nursing practice or nursing education.
• Must have or obtain Colorado CTE Credential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the nursing programs (AAS and Baccalaureate) per MCC mission.
• Provide administrative leadership; release time from teaching for admin duties.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Nursing practice/education

Diversity and inclusion

Strategic planning

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Doctorate (preferred)

Colorado Career and Technical Education Credential

Job description

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.

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:

• 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.

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.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College, at their own expense, to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.