Nursing Education Faculty: Clinical & Didactic Leader

Arizona College of Nursing; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arizona College of Nursing is seeking Core Nursing Faculty to deliver didactic and clinical instruction, develop and revise the curriculum, and mentor students within a values-driven, student-first environment.

Core Nursing, Didactic, and Clinical duties are performed with a focus on student success, professional development, and adherence to FERPA and program outcomes. The role supports growth, teaching excellence, and integrity across campus activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required; DNP preferred; if the degree is not in nursing, a BSN and a related graduate degree are required.
• A minimum of three years’ work experience as a professional registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Previous experience teaching in a registered nursing program at a college or university is preferred.
• Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or Enhanced Compact license relevant to the state of teaching location.
• Certified Nurse Educator certification and national certification in area of nursing specialty is preferred.
• Maintains professional competence through activities such as nursing practice, continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, academic projects and professional writing.
• * Subject to state BON/BRN/HEB regulation where the campus/student is located.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, teaches, evaluates the curriculum and nursing program philosophy.
• Designs, implements, teaches, evaluates, and revises the curriculum.
• Documents actions in faculty/committee meetings with a plan of evaluation for total program review.
• Leads simulation learning experiences in the Nursing Lab.
• T​eaches and evaluates students in the classroom; teach at least 36 credits annually.
• Designs an effective learning environment addressing contemporary issues in nursing.
• Supports students’ progression in academics and socialization into the nursing role.
• Utilizes assessment tools to evaluate student learning.
• Participates in curriculum design, program evaluation and revision.
• Demonstrates leadership by mentoring faculty, adjuncts, and students.
• Engages in professional development opportunities annually.
• Advises core nursing students and develops student success plans.
• Maintains records of student performance and clinical evaluations.
• Completes clinical site evaluations and enforces policies with clinical facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Ethics

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

Graduate degree in nursing (DNP preferred)

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Graduate degree in related discipline

Job description

Arizona College of Nursing is seeking Core Nursing Faculty to deliver didactic and clinical instruction, develop and revise the curriculum, and mentor students within a values-driven, student-first environment.

Core Nursing, Didactic, and Clinical duties are performed with a focus on student success, professional development, and adherence to FERPA and program outcomes. The role supports growth, teaching excellence, and integrity across campus activities.