Nurse Aide Faculty and Program Coordinator

Nurse Aide Faculty and Program Coordinator

A community college in Aurora is looking for a Nurse Aide Faculty & Program Coordinator to join its Health Sciences department. This is an opportunity for an experienced RN to combine clinical expertise with teaching, mentorship, curriculum development, and program leadership while helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

The Opportunity

Step into a role where you can make an impact both in the classroom and at the program level . You’ll teach Nurse Aide/Health Sciences courses while serving as the primary coordinator for the Nurse Aide program, working closely with the Dean of Allied Health and clinical partners.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Teach classroom, laboratory, clinical, hybrid, and/or online courses
• Mentor and advise students through their academic and clinical development
• Coordinate clinical placements and student clinical experiences
• Develop and evaluate curriculum based on industry and regulatory requirements
• Monitor student outcomes, certification pass rates, retention, and program success
• Coordinate and support Nurse Aide instructors
• Maintain program compliance, reporting, clinical agreements, and required documentation
• Participate in program assessment, advisory committees, and community partnerships
• Help strengthen and grow the Nurse Aide program

What You Bring

• Active Colorado RN license or unrestricted multi-state compact RN license
• At least 2 years of nursing experience
• At least 1 year of long-term care experience required
• Experience teaching adults or qualifying Nurse Aide management experience

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree/BSN, Nurse Aide teaching experience, higher education experience, skills-based testing and assessment, curriculum development, clinical-site coordination, program accreditation, or data/reporting experience. A Colorado CTE Health Sciences/Nurse Aide endorsement.

Why This Role?

• Salary: $66,450 - $91,750
• Full-time faculty position with annual contracts
• First-year contract prorated based on start date
• Pension/retirement benefits
• 4 weeks of PTO to start + paid holidays
• College closure from Christmas through New Year’s
• Opportunity to build a career in teaching and academia
• Supportive leadership and collaborative Health Sciences environment
• Meaningful opportunity to shape a Nurse Aide program and influence future healthcare professionals
• Work with a highly diverse student population and contribute to an inclusive learning environment

Schedule: Primarily weekdays with some evening and weekend classes.