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Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Faculty

Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time

College: Pikes Peak State College

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary $67,087 annual gross 

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.

Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.

As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.

We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives. At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC!

Job Summary:

Regular NUA 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 Chair's approved course outline.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching

Initial and ongoing planning and delivery of appropriate classroom, laboratory, and clinical curriculum.

Maintains curriculum, instructional materials, and evaluation tools; reviews and updates course outlines, textbooks, and nursing courses; assists with the preparation of course proposals, curriculum updates and the construction of degree/certificate programs.

Applies and maintains standards of quality operating methods, processes, systems, and procedures; implements changes as necessary to maintains a successful CNA certificate program; integrates knowledge of industry and serves on college committees as assigned needs and professional training to continuously improve program quality.

Manages and teaches assigned nursing courses and maintains written instructional standards; facilitates instruction using alternative delivery methods as needed; informs students in writing of instructional standards; posts and maintains weekly office hours; participates in the assessment of student learning outcomes; establishes, maintains, and submits accurate student and instructional records in a timely manner.

Faculty/Student Interaction
Demonstrates a commitment to teaching.
Uses appropriate and various teaching strategies.
Uses flexible approaches in teaching for learning.
Acknowledges 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.
Communicates 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 syllabus, following State guidelines when indicated.
Reviews and updates course materials.
Uses evaluation methods related to and appropriate for course content.
Informs students in writing, of the objectives of the course content.
Uses supplemental resources in addition to textbook 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.
Attends required Divisional meetings.  

Professionalism 
Seeks to maintain a high quality of instruction by remaining current on discipline specific and pedagogical issues.
Collaborates with colleagues in a professional manner.
Uses communication techniques that foster collegiality when problem solving.
Works to resolve conflicts in an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Contributes to the promotion of an excellent educational climate within the college as a whole, 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. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed associate degree in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Current Colorado RN license in good standing without restrictions.
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.
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.

Selection Process:

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on July 27, 2026.
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.
For positions requiring a Colorado Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential, please review  https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/cte_generalinfo. 
Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.
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.