Colorado Christian University Careers

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with a Family Nurse Practitioner emphasis from an accredited nursing school.
2. National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
3. An active, unencumbered Colorado or multi-state Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license.
4. Three years of full-time clinical experience or equivalent in family practice (care across the lifespan).
5. Three to five years of graduate teaching experience in a nationally accredited program preferred.
6. Documented evidence of competency in teaching, curriculum development, program evaluation, and scholarship and service to the profession.
7. A passion for academic excellence and CCU’s Christ-centered mission.
8. Effective organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a positive outlook and response to change.
9. A commitment to the long-term growth of our nurse practitioner tracks, demonstrated through loyalty and sustained contributions.
10. Initiative, attention to detail, and a proven ability to consistently deliver high-quality work. Individuals who pursue excellence with diligence and perseverance.
11. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Brightspace, or a similar learning management system.
12. A mature Christian faith, a personal relationship with Christ, and the ability to integrate biblical principles into nursing education and the spiritual mentorship of students.

Key Job Duties

1. Contribute to CCU’s mission and meet the expectations of the faculty role as defined in the University, College of Adult and Graduate Studies, and Nursing handbooks.
2. Teach 24 credits annually in the FNP and AGPCNP track.
3. Actively participate in nursing committees and doctoral program meetings.
4. Engage in teaching effectiveness, scholarship, service, and professional development.
5. Contribute in all areas of program and curriculum development, delivery, evaluation, and revision.
6. Lead and participate in weekend on-campus intensives (two per year).
7. Attend graduation/hooding ceremonies in-person (two per year) and additional School or University activities online.
8. Maintain competence as a Family Nurse Practitioner by engaging in clinical practice one day per week; compensation for this clinical work is retained by the faculty member and is separate from the CCU salary.
9. Model Christian discipleship in teaching, integrating a robust Christian worldview with advanced nursing practice.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

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. Tasks often involve extended periods of time at the computer keyboard or home workstation. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. You may be required to work occasionally irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Occasional travel to campus is required. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends.

 What we offer our employees: