Nursing Department Faculty--Trinidad

This position is responsible for on-campus classroom and nursing skills lab instruction, as well as instruction at clinical agencies. The primary teaching assignment may include Medical Surgical, Pediatrics/Obstetrics, Pharmacology or Psychiatric Nursing. Supervises and evaluates students' theory application, lab skills and clinical skills especially in using critical thinking and applying evidenced-based knowledge. Fosters and models current evidence-based clinical practice. Other duties include assisting in program planning, testing, curriculum development and evaluation, participation in general nursing program activities; participation in student advising and registration activities, assisting to maintain/ obtain clinical sites; Additional assignments and weekend work may be required as assigned by the Nursing Director.

• Assume the duties and responsibilities assigned by the Nursing Program Director/Dean of Instruction over Nursing.

• Responsible for instruction of theory and practice in the classroom, lab, simulation, and clinical areas for the Nursing Program for either campus.

• Comply with the responsibilities of the nursing faculty per Colorado State Board of Nursing (BON):            

•  Chapter 1.2 Rules, E.12 and E.13.

• Remains current with nursing regulations, knowledge, and skills.

• Works in conjunction with the Nursing Program Director and the other nursing faculty from both Trinidad and Alamosa campuses to achieve a comprehensive program including hybrid learning.

• Willingness to provide service to the college and the nursing program through active participation of college committees and nursing student leadership opportunities.

• Ability to work at least 40 hours a week for teaching, clinical, labs, data collections for accreditation reports, and meetings, and

• Other duties as assigned.

• Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) or higher earned from a regionally accredited institution and national nursing accreditation (will consider plans per BON Rules Chapter 1.2 Rules, E.11 d2).

• Must hold or be able to acquire a current license to practice nursing in the State of Colorado.

• Must hold, or qualify for and obtain, a vocational teaching credential through the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience in at least acute medical/surgical nursing.

• Must be agreeable to working with a diverse population and with all ranges of student abilities; and

• Must have a strong commitment and positive attitude toward Community College instruction.

This position is a full-time, 9-month appointment with a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.

LoriRae Hamilton, Dean of Instruction, Trinidad State College - (719) 846-5524

Lynette Bates, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Trinidad State College - (719) 846-5559.