Adjunct/Affiliate Faculty - Medical Surgical Nursing - College of Adult and Graduate Studies

About the Job

The Medical Surgical Nursing Affiliate Faculty teach nursing students in the specialty of Medical Surgical nursing. The Medical Surgical Affiliate coordinates and collaborates with lead course faculty to teach, supervise and evaluate students in simulation and practice settings by providing excellence in instruction a clinical judgement, critical thinking and clinical reasoning. The Medical Surgical Affiliate may serve in the role of Teaching Assistant in the classroom setting.

Affiliate faculty are hired on a course by course basis as needed. This position does not have rank or benefits. College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) courses are offered in an accelerated format during evenings, on weekends, or in combination of the two. Courses are offered in a variety of durations, including five, seven, and ten weeks. Classes are taught using in-seat and online formats to a predominantly adult audience.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914.  CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 100 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 8,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparing them for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

We're looking for candidates who have:

1. An active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.
2. Documented two years of experience in the area of instruction.
3. A minimum of an MSN degree in nursing from a Nursing Education Program with national nursing accreditation.
4. Must have strong pharmacology and general treatment knowledge and skills.  Must be able to interpret patient information as necessary to assist students in the decision-making process
5. Must be able to engage with students in clinical situations and lead clinical conferences have strong written and oral communication skills as evidenced by teaching evaluations.
6. Must be knowledgeable and proficient in APA 7th edition and in academic writing.  

 Key Job Duties

1. Teaches, supervises and evaluates nursing students during clinical and/or simulation experiences
2. Attends all course orientations provided by the lead course faculty, grades and submits student clinical/simulation performance documents in a timely manner as required for the course.
3. During most eight-week blocks in the pre-licensure BSN program, teaches four-five weeks of simulation and/or four weeks of clinical.       
4. Assesses student achievement of course outcomes related to professional nursing practice.
5. Assist with classroom management and/or grading of course assignments.
6. Integrates biblical principles and concepts into student experiences for professional practice.
7. Assists students in their own self-evaluation and spiritual formation.
8. Provides feedback to the standing nursing faculty on the course, clinical competencies, student learning modalities, simulation scenarios and clinical site.
9. Maintains nursing competence in the area of specialty.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends.

Affiliate Faculty pay is typically $400-$600 per credit hour for undergraduate classes and $1,000 per credit hour for graduate level classes. Details regarding payment for low-enrolled courses are included in course contracts.