Otero

Title: Faculty - Nursing

Position Type: Faculty 9 Month Full Time (166 work day per year)

College: Otero College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: OC Nursing & Allied Health

Campus: Otero College

Location: La Junta

Salary Range: $54,328-$59,481

Who We Are:

At Otero College, we are more than a college, we are a community dedicated to students’ personal and professional growth through high-quality education and workforce training. With more than 30 academic and workforce programs, a student-centered culture, and a commitment to supporting employee growth, Otero College provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
Our faculty and staff are passionate about student success and work to create a welcoming, inclusive environment where students feel a sense of belonging. Through meaningful connections and personalized support, Otero employees help students build confidence, stay engaged, and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
Otero College offers the opportunity to contribute to student success while enjoying the benefits of living and working in a rural community. Join the Rattler family and help shape the future of our students.

Job Summary:

Otero College seeks a student centered faculty member is are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success. As a comprehensive community college, faculty play a vital role in advancing the college's mission by providing high-quality instruction, fostering meaningful student engagement, and preparing learners for academic achievement, workforce readiness, and lifelong growth.
Full-time faculty are responsible for delivering effective instruction, maintaining academic excellence, supporting student retention and completion through advising and mentoring, and contributing to ongoing program and curriculum development. Faculty actively participate in college governance, assessment, recruitment, community engagement, and professional development activities. Through collaboration, innovation, and service, faculty help create an inclusive learning environment that empowers students to become the best version of themselves while strengthening the communities Otero College serves.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Participates in the planning, teaching and evaluating the theory, laboratory and clinical experience for students in any of the following courses that the applicant qualifies to teach:
a. Fundamentals of Nursing
b. Basic Concepts of Pharmacology/Advanced Concepts of Pharmacology
c. Psychiatric-Mental Health
d. Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts/Advanced Medical-Surgical Concepts
e. Maternal-Child Nursing Concepts (must have experience in Maternal-Child Nursing)
2. Responsible for student advising and outreaches to students who are struggling in the nursing field.
3. Participates in faculty planning, evaluation and revision of program curriculum.
4. Participates in conducting program and college accreditation reviews and reports.
5. Participates in the evaluation and selection of current textbooks for assigned courses.
6. Maintains currency in the nursing field to ensure compliance with the Colorado Board of Nursing
7. Participates in maintaining instructional and laboratory equipment, including ordering and care of equipment.
8. Participates in budget planning to provide a cutting-edge learning environment.
9. Conduct student recruitment through information sessions and other outreach activities.
10. Demonstrate competent leadership abilities, maintain positive interpersonal relationships with faculty, staff and students.
11. Be creative and committed to teaching excellence and have the willingness to improve student learning by assessing student programs and campus learning outcomes.
12. Utilize college technologies (Learning Management System) for the delivery of instructional information.
13. Coordinates clinical schedules as assigned.
14. Maintains office hours (at least 10 hours a week).
15. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with the ability to obtain a MSN within 3 years of hire.
• Must hold a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license from the state of Colorado
• Must hold or willing to obtain a Colorado Vocational Teaching Credential

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Two years successful teaching or clinical instructor experience at the community college level.
• Be creative and committed to teaching excellence by demonstrating an ability to improve all students’ learning by assessing students, programs and campus outcomes and adjusting based on the data.
• Knowledge of effective instructional techniques and innovative modes of course delivery adaptable to a variety of learning styles.
• Knowledge of using current technologies in the classroom and to convey online course content.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with diverse populations with special emphasis on first-generation, low-income, students of color, and non-traditional learners.
• Willingness to teach a varied schedule including evenings, weekends, and summer.
• Have effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate successfully with faculty, students, and administration.
• Educational philosophy in alignment with that of a small rural, comprehensive Community College and enthusiasm for this type of environment and the aspirations of its people.

Selection Process:

Position will remain open until filled with a priority date of August 31, 2026.

Application Instructions: 

The search will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be required to provide a teaching demonstration as part of the interview.
For consideration, an applicant file must contain:
1. Cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications
2. Resume
3. Copies of transcripts (A.A., B.A., and M.A.) (Official transcripts requested upon hire) - As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation.
4. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references

Additional Information/Benefits:

At Otero, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
• Flexible retirement benefits including Colorado PERA’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Otero contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• 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 (C-SEAP).
• Generous paid time off benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• Tuition assistance 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 BenefitHub 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 Colorado Division of Human Resources website.