Associate instructor job description

The Associate Nursing Instructional Personnel (ANIP) works under the direct supervision of the Standing Nursing Faculty in assisting students in laboratory/simulation and/or clinical settings and environments to meet specific student learning outcomes. The ANIP is responsible for instruction, and communication of student performance to the lead course faculty. The role of the ANIP is to assist students in applying knowledge and competencies to care for patients/clients. The ANIP is physically present and immediately accessible to students in the simulation or clinical setting. The ratio of ANIP to student shall not be more than 1:10.

The ANIP, employed by the university on a course-by course basis, is without benefits or rank. The ANIP is expected to follow guidelines outlined in the Simulation Manual and Clinical Manual and attend Nursing Forum. ANIP employees are non-exempt and are paid hourly.

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 200 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 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. An active unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado
2. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Nursing from a Nursing Education Program with national nursing accreditation.
3. For ANIP in a clinical simulation or other simulated patient care environment and accountable for meeting ANIP responsibilities under supervision of standing nursing faculty:
   1. A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience relevant to the area (s) of responsibility.
4. For ANIP in an actual patient/client environment and accountable to ANIP responsibilities under supervision of standing nursing faculty:
   1. A minimum of two (2) years of full-time or equivalent, professional nursing practice
   2. A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience relevant to the area (s) of responsibility.

Key Job Duties

1. Follows the program's mission, goals and curriculum.
2. Under the supervision of standing nursing faculty, in the simulation and/or clinical setting:
   1. Instruct students in nursing care and patient safety, skill and competency development, critical thinking and clinical reasoning, and organization and priority setting.
   2. Provide feedback on student achievement of course learning outcomes.
3. Attends orientation provided by the standing nursing faculty and participate in weekly communication throughout the course.
4. Integrates biblical principles and concepts into simulation and/or clinical practice experiences.
5. Maintain nursing competence in the area of specialty.
6. Participates in CCU Nursing professional development activities that expand expertise in teaching and maintenance of nursing competence.
7. Demonstrates effective organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nature of 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, have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Working irregular hours including evenings and weekends is expected. Simulation and/or clinical experiences require ability to function effectively for 12 hour shifts in the Simulation Center or patient care environment. ANIP pay is $176 per session for skills & simulation, and $528 per clinical shift.

Spiritual Requirements

1. Committed follower of Jesus Christ, who believes there is no salvation apart from faith in his atonement on the cross, by grace alone becoming "born again" thus beginning a personal relationship with Christ, the Son of God.
2. Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles and convictions in the workplace. Must have a strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
3. Regularly attend and be engaged in meaningful involvement in a Bible-believing evangelical local church. Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
4. Must be a traditional evangelical Christian whose lifestyle is in consonance with sound Christian principles, is compatible with CCU's Statement of Faith, and is in agreement with the Strategic Priorities promulgated by the University.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Colorado Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status. CCU is committed to an environment free from discrimination and harassment and calls on every member of the university community to be vigilant in deterring and reporting all violations. CCU does reserve the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices. All employees who work at CCU must demonstrate a spiritual testimony consistent with our evangelical mission and follow our lifestyle expectations.

Led by a Senior Instructional Designer, the Associate Instructional Designer will be a part of the instructional design team dedicated to helping faculty design, develop and deliver online, CBE, and hybrid courses of the superior quality while minimizing the time faculty spend on issues that are peripheral to the instruction.
The Associate Instructional Designer

Designs and develops course content, assignments, assessments, and other learning activities for online, hybrid, and CBE courses with QM standards; provides suggestions, feedback, and coaching on the most effective online strategies
Uses creativity, imagination, and emerging instructional technologies to bring fresh ideas to the design of robust and engaging online courses
Continually researches best practices in online pedagogy and instructional design and shares this current knowledge with Senior Instructional Designer and faculty
As needed, designs and facilitates learning experiences for faculty that prepare them to succeed as online, hybrid, and CBE course developers

Principal Accountabilities

Through peer-reviewed journals and online resources, read, research and remain knowledgeable about current issues in the field of online, CBE, and hybrid learning; in particular, maintain expertise in the pedagogy, theory and practice of instructional design.
Maintain broad knowledge regarding accessibility issues in online learning.
Use skills in Word, HTML, and the current Learning Management System to assist faculty with the design and development of course content, assessments, rubric, and other learning activities for online, CBE, and hybrid delivery modalities
Maintain and provide support for existing online, CBE, and hybrid courses
Remain knowledgeable about the features of Sinclair's Learning Management System and assist faculty with its use
Identify and create instructional media tools
Use creativity, imagination, and emerging instructional technologies to bring fresh ideas to the design of robust and engaging online courses.
Help faculty write measurable unit outcomes
Assist faculty and senior ID in the design of effective formative and summative assessments
Review and edit faculty-developed content so that it is grammatically correct and reflects best practices in writing for the web
Provide support to Senior ID and faculty through the entire course development
Facilitate a faculty workshop on instructional pedagogy or the use of a particular tool in Learning Management System
Contribute to the repository of online instructional resources for faculty developers
Conduct an internal quality review of completed courses using Quality Matters rubric.
Establish a respectful and support rapport with Sinclair's faculty and staff
As assigned by the Manager of the eCourse Design & Development, manage special projects related to the eCourse Design & Development or the eLearning Division.
Contribute to college-wide committees, particularly those that directly impact eLearning
Assist the team in the development of effective team processes and procedures.
Actively participate in the ongoing assessment of the team's effectiveness and contribute to its continuous improvement.

Online Learning Research

Typically works independently or with a senior instructional designer to research and identify best practices in the field of online, CBE, and hybrid learning, online pedagogy, and instructional design.
Uses knowledge and insight to recommend special projects to the Manager of the eCourse Design & Development.
As assigned by the Manager of the eCourse Design & Development to research a particular issue.
Work as a part of instructional design team lead by a senior instructional designer
Receive independent course development projects from the Manager of the eCourse Development Team and serves as the Project Manager and primary contact person for these courses
Use creativity, imagination, and emerging instructional technologies to bring fresh ideas to the design of robust and engaging online, hybrid, and CBE courses.
Help faculty write measurable unit outcomes, develop effective learning activities, and organize course content
Assist faculty and senior ID in the design of effective formative and summative assessments
Review and edit faculty-developed content so that it is grammatically correct and reflects best practices in writing for the web
Conduct an internal quality review of completed courses using Quality Matters rubrics.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology or related field required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in education, training, instruction, or related field required; experience in instructional design for online, CBE, and hybrid courses (training or teaching) preferred
Experience with learning management system in at least one role preferred
Intermediate general computer and Learning Management System skills required
Basic Microsoft Word and HTML skills required
Ability to contribute and thrive in a high-energy, creative and collaborative team environment required