Title: Nursing Faculty

Position Type:

College: Pikes Peak State College

Division: Office of the President

Department: PPSC Instructional Services

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $76,146 annual gross

Who We Are:

We have as many dreams here as we do students, and they come in every variety: high school grads, veterans, single moms, factory workers, jocks, artists, geeks, book worms and retirees from every race, ethnicity and age. Together, we create a supportive learning environment and a sense of belonging for those who want to build a better future while staying close to home and for travelers on their way from here to everywhere. Students succeed at PPSC!

Job Summary:

This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity and is exempt from the State Classified Personnel System. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.   

Regular Faculty work under the direction of the Director of Nursing Education Practices 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’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. 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.

Must be able to provide proof of current vaccinations upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completed master’s degree in nursing from a nationally accredited institution.
• Current Colorado RN license, or multi-state compact RN in good standing without restrictions.
• Two years of full-time or equivalent clinical nursing experience within the last 5 years.
• Flexible teaching schedule to include evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to work with underrepresented populations in successful efforts to close the achievement gap.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Colorado Career & Technical Education Teaching Credential Colorado State Credentialing.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).
• Experience teaching didactic content at the associate degree nursing level.
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Faculty/Student Interaction
• Demonstrates a commitment to teaching.
• Uses appropriate and various teaching strategies.
• Use flexible approaches in teaching for learning.
• Acknowledge differences in learning styles and motivation.
• Encourages students to achieve goals.
• Relates coursework to real life experiences.
• Maintains a positive and empathetic attitude towards students.

Classroom Performance
• Organizes subject matter, course materials, and objectives.
• Communicate effectively.
• Maintains knowledge of and enthusiasm for both the subject matter and teaching.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward students.

Materials and Preparation/Relevancy
• Maintains current and relevant syllabuses, following State guidelines when indicated.
• Reviews and updates course materials.
• Uses evaluation methods related to and appropriate for course content.
• Inform students in writing of the objectives of the course content.
• Use supplemental resources in addition to textbooks or other course materials.
• Participate in all aspects of department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes in general education and career/technical courses and programs as required.

Record keeping and Instructional Management
• Keep scheduled office hours, including providing regular student office hours.
• Meets classes as scheduled for prescribed time.
• Submits required reports and documents.
• Attend required Divisional meetings. Professionalism
• Seeks to maintain a high quality of instruction by remaining current on discipline specific and pedagogical issues.
• Collaborate with colleagues in a professional manner.
• Use communication techniques that foster collegiality when problem solving.
• Works to resolve conflicts in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
• This contributes to the promotion of an excellent educational climate within the college, as well as within the division and department.

Promoting Division/College Quality of Instruction
• Assist, as requested, with the development of the term class schedule and the college catalog.
• Assist with curriculum review, revision, development and implementation within the department.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of course outlines and course syllabi.
• Assist in textbook selection and adoption.
• Assist with student advising and student registration.
• Maintain a program advisory committee, as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development activities as requested by the dean.
• Assist with program reviews as required by appropriate agencies, e.g., NCA. Professional Contributions
• Serve on college discipline, department, and community committees and task forces on behalf of the college.
• Assist with Divisional activities as requested by the dean.
• Assist with student recruitment as appropriate.
• Assist with the development and implementation of alternative modes of instructional delivery, e.g., Internet or ITV, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the dean, the Vice President for Instructional Services and/or the College President.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based, inclusive teaching strategies and curriculum development for the classroom environment.
• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate teaching activities and curriculum.
• Demonstrates ability to employ qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the classroom.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to inform students of all course requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate students and offer feedback on a continuing basis.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to student concerns and maintain open communication.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on  July 10, 2026.

Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.  

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

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.