About the Job

The Simulation Director has administrative and faculty responsibilities for Simulation education (low, medium, and high fidelity) in the BSN Nursing Program. The Director provides leadership, management, and coordination of simulation learning experiences that incorporate best practice standards for simulation scenarios. In collaboration with lead course faculty, the Director evaluates affiliate faculty simulation performance and oversees student learning achievement and competencies. The Director assures relevance and excellence in Simulation Student Learning Outcomes (SSLO), based on the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) and Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) guidelines and standards.

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 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s scriptural foundation comes from John 1:17: For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (ESV)

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

A leader in higher education, the University 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 nine 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 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.

Scripture states all Christians are called to serve Christ and to minister to others. Because Christians are individuals with different gifts and callings, we serve Christ in a variety of ministry vocations. CCU invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University.

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. Doctorate in Nursing with emphasis in Simulation preferred (PhD or DNP). MSN from an accredited nursing education program is required.
2. Simulation Certification is preferred.
3. A current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado is required.
4. Two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, professional nursing clinical experience.
5. Previous experience in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating simulations scenarios.
6. Demonstrated supervisory experience with a multi-disciplinary team.
7. Excellent communication skills with multiple levels of staff and teaching professionals.
8. Teaching experience in, commitment to, and a passion for simulation in nursing education.
9. Knowledge and competency in simulation and INACSL/SSH standards of best practice.
10. Effective time management, organizational and problem–solving skills.
11. Self-directed leader committed to innovation, persistence, dependability, and productivity.
12. The position requires high energy, organization, attention to detail, dedication to nursing students, and the ability to teach colleagues.

Key Job Duties

1. 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 inside and outside 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.
2. Provide leadership and management to ensure quality academic experiences by integrating academic standards for skill acquisition and simulated experiences across the curriculum.
3. Works with faculty members to develop a lab and simulation schedule and oversee and facilitate lab and simulated experiences throughout the academic year.
4. Collaborate with administration, staff, and faculty in purchasing and managing laboratory supplies for students and the School of Nursing.
5. Coordinate with the BSN Program Director, BSN Program Coordinator, and Clinical Education Manager to recruit, orient, mentor, develop and evaluate affiliate faculty teaching in the Simulation Labs.
6. Teach 6 credits annually depending upon the needs of the department. 
7. Oversee ANIP instruction and evaluation in the laboratory setting. 
8. Manage simulation experiences according to INACSL and SSH standards of best practice and, in collaboration with the lead course faculty, integrate simulation into all clinical nursing courses as needed.
9. Develop policies, procedures, materials, and manuals related to orientation and professional faculty development for lab and Simulation faculty.   
10. Fulfill the role and responsibilities of the Standing Nursing Faculty in addition to the role and responsibilities of the Simulation Director.

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. On occasion, faculty responsibilities may require extended hours during the work week, which may include evenings and weekends. Service to Colorado Christian University is required and typically occurs on campus throughout the academic year.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process. Faculty pay will be at a range of $75,000 - $90,000. Pay is assigned by reviewing a combination of job-related factors that may include: internal/external pay equity, the salary structure/pay grade, or a candidate’s qualifications/experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage and CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.

Application Status

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.