Assistant/Associate Professor Pediatric Nursing

Colorado Christian University•Lakewood, CO

5d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Nursing faculty are exempt, full-time professionals who are able to prepare the next generation of Christian nurse leaders. The nursing faculty teach theory, simulation, and clinical practicum experiences. They are responsible for creating and developing the program curriculum and for assessing student learning outcomes. Nursing faculty's academic rank assignment is commensurate with credentials and experience. The nursing faculty role includes teaching, scholarship and service.

Requirements

A masters degree in nursing is required: a doctorate degree in nursing or a related field is preferred.
Three - five years of full-time teaching experience in a baccalaureate and higher degree nationally accredited nursing program preferred.
An active unencumbered Colorado or multi - state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Two years of full-time or equivalent clinical experience in pediatrics as a practicing Registered Nurse.
Documented evidence of competency in teaching, curriculum development, program evaluation, and scholarship and service to the profession.
Demonstrated effective organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
High energy, innovation, enthusiasm and commitment to nursing as a ministry.
A passion about faith-based higher education and dedication to student success.
Effective organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills with a positive outlook and response to change.
Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Brightspace, or a similar learning management system.

Responsibilities

Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. Nursing Faculty contribute to the University’s mission through their work both inside and outside of the classroom as they teach classes, advise students, and collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance and advance exemplary academics, spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.
Develop, implement and evaluate the mission, goal outcomes, and organizing framework of the nursing education programs in the School of Nursing.
Actively participate in all areas of program and curriculum development, delivery, evaluation, and revision.
Teach 24 credits annually integrating biblical principles and concepts into all areas of the curriculum.
Evaluate student achievement of learning outcomes including theory knowledge, simulation, and clinical competencies.
Collaborate with peers in the evaluation of program effectiveness, including program initiatives for quality improvement.
Actively participate in School and University activities, including participation within the Nursing Faculty Organization (NFO) committee work.
Advise students academically and in their own self-evaluation, career planning, and spiritual formation.
Actively engage in scholarship and service to the University, the profession and the community.
Maintain clinical competency in area of specialty as defined by Faculty Outcomes. Clinical practice activities must be negotiated with and approved by the Dean on an annual basis.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clinical agencies and clinical community partners.
Perform other duties as assigned.