Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Location : 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO
Job Type: Faculty 9-month Full-time
Job Number: TSC 300320
Department: TSC Instruction
Division: TSC Nursing
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/5/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Methods of Appointment: This position is not part of the classified state personnel system.
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Transcripts Required: An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at time of application. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for US equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application material. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue.
Department Contact Information: LoriRae Hamilton, Dean of Instruction, Trinidad State College - (719) 846-5524 Lynette Bates, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Trinidad State College - (719) 846-5559.
DescriptionTrinidad State College seeks Nursing Faculty. This is a full-time, nine-month, permanent position that reports directly to the Dean of Instruction.
Examples of Duties- 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.
Required Qualifications- 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.
Preferred:- Experience in nursing education at the postsecondary level will be highly desirable.
- Ability to work in the evenings and on weekends; including overnight, out of town clinical site instruction.
- Ability to be a team player in a multi-site program; and
- Ability to teach in the face-to-face ADN program and online RN-BSN program.
Supplemental InformationThis position is a full-time, 9-month contract (paid out over 12 months) 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.
At TSC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission statement is "Enriching our diverse communities through quality educational experiences and lifelong learning." In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
- Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. TSC contributes 20.95% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
- Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits. Please note that Kaiser and Anthem Blue Priority plans are not offered at TSC.
- Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ()
- Generous including up to 10 hours sick leave per working month of the faculty contract and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
- for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
- State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
- Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the
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Do you have a 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)
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Do you hold or are you able to acquire a current license to practice nursing in the State of Colorado?
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Do you hold, or qualify for and can you obtain, a vocational teaching credential through the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System?
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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience in at least acute medical/surgical nursing?
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