Adjunct Instructor

Location

Position

Job Description

Denver College of Nursing, 1401 19th Street, Denver, CO, in the heart of LoDo has a current opening for a Part-Time Nursing Instructors. Denver College of Nursing is affiliated with Education Affiliates, a company with approximately 50 post-secondary schools nationwide, with over 20 of these locations offering nursing programs. These schools are known as Fortis College, Fortis Institute, Denver College of Nursing and St. Paul's School of Nursing. Our programs range from practical nursing to MSN degrees.

Nursing faculty are professionals with the education and practice skills to prepare the next generation of nurses. Faculty members are accountable to the Dean/Director of Nursing for the implementation of the approved curriculum based on the mission and philosophy of the nursing program and the College/Campus. They provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills identified in course objectives using varied and appropriate teaching methods. They plan learning activities to meet program outcomes based on the standards set by policies, legal and other regulatory requirements, and acceptable practice. Faculty also participates in the program's evaluation and continuous improvement process and engages in personal professional development.

Salary is $50.00 per hour.

PT employees are eligible for 401(k) retirement plan benefits.

Requirements

*Completion of an approved professional nursing education program. 

*A current active unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the state in which the program is located or multi-state privilege to practice in state.

*A master's degree in nursing from an accredited program required, doctorate degree preferred (Practical Nursing programs BSN may be acceptable depending on local need).

*Previous teaching experience preferred.

*Excellent written and oral communication skills and analytical skills. *Excellent teaching and classroom management skills.

*Functional abilities to carry out classroom, clinical and laboratory teaching responsibilities Competence in clinical skills in areas of teaching.

*Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening, required immunizations, current CPR and HIPAA certifications.