Assistant Professor of Nursing

Job overview

The Assistant Professor of Nursing role is onsite in Aurora, CO, at the Lowry Campus. The listed salary range is $84,000–$92,400. The position supports the Community College of Denver’s nursing programs within the Health and Natural Sciences Pathway. The faculty member teaches nursing and contributes to curriculum oversight, student mentoring, program evaluation, and accreditation compliance. The role helps prepare competent, ethical, and confident healthcare practitioners through instruction, advising, remediation, and ongoing program development.

What you'll do

• Teach nursing courses in theory, laboratory, simulation, and clinical settings
• take instructional leadership roles as needed
• support curriculum development and accreditation
• maintain compliance with governing and nursing accreditation requirements
• develop students’ critical thinking
• participate in curriculum design, evaluation, and revision
• work with the program director on student success and remediation
• maintain credentials and compliance records
• advise students and evaluate learning outcomes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant professor of nursing

aurora co

community college of denver

nursing education

faculty

teaching

clinical instruction

simulation

curriculum development

student advising

lowry campus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, retirement options, and tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents.

Why this role

The posting identifies the Community College of Denver as a Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to access and opportunity.

About the employer

Colorado Community College System Career Site is hiring for this role. Industry: Junior Colleges. Sector: 61.