Certified Nursing Assistant Faculty & Coordination Support

Regular Faculty work under the direction of their respective Associate Dean/Division Dean and are responsible for meeting all scheduled classes/labs/clinics and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College and the Department Chair's approved course outline. Regular Faculty are also responsible for using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course.

The Certified Nursing Assistant Faculty/ Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, organization, planning, and instruction of the CNA Certificate Program, which includes theory, lab, clinical, instructional-related duties, and responsibilities in accordance with the philosophy, mission, policies, and procedures of the college, the nursing program, and the Colorado State Board of Nursing (CSBON) in collaboration with the Director of Nursing Education Practices.

This position will include program coordinator responsibilities and faculty teaching of NUA classes as assigned. Program coordinators are members of regular faculty of the college and as such, teaching remains the primary responsibility. 

Regular Faculty are required to serve a provisional period from the date of employment until the completion of employment under three consecutive full year regular contracts. 

This position may require working in virtual, weekend, evening, or various campus locations.  Successful candidate must be willing to teach concurrent enrollment both on PPSC campuses and in local area high schools.

The start date is August 2025, with the required teaching schedule August to May. The required pay schedule is September to August; base salary $64,800 gross, divided equally across twelve months.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of clinical nursing experience in caring for the elderly or chronically ill of any age, of which at least one year must be in the provision of services in a long-term care facility or two years clinical experience in a rural/critical access hospital.
• Completed associate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Current Colorado RN license in good standing without restrictions.
• Successfully completed a course in teaching adults, documented experience teaching adults; or one year experience in managing nurse aides.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a Colorado Career & Technical Education Teaching Credential Colorado State Credentialing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with underrepresented populations in successful efforts to close the achievement gap.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Community college or hospital teaching experience.
• Experience in program assessment.
• Experience with program accreditation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish.

This position will remain posted until filled.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.  All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.

Colorado Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential  https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/cte_generalinfo.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the