Adjunct/Affiliate Faculty - CCU Academy

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Qualifications:

Master’s degree in the subject area is required., Three to five years of online higher education teaching experience preferred., Proficiency in MS Office and willingness to learn Brightspace and Zoom., Strong understanding of integrating faith and learning in the educational environment..

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct weekly live sessions and engage with students through various platforms.
  • Provide timely feedback and grades for student assignments.
  • Create and manage course content in Brightspace prior to the course start.
  • Communicate effectively with students and university staff regarding academic issues.

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Colorado Christian University Education SME https://ccu.edu/
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Description

About the Job
The vision of the CCU Academy is to provide affordable online general education courses for high achieving high school students to help cut costs for families, prepare students for college, and provide an avenue for high school students to graduate with a high school diploma, CCU college credit, and even an associate’s degree at the same time when they choose to pursue the A.A. in Liberal Arts track.
 
CCU Academy is seeking qualified instructors to become online affiliate faculty for undergraduate courses. CCU Academy offers asynchronous, college-level courses, taught in 10 and 15-week blocks, to high school students, giving them time to complete college coursework while attending high school.
 
The University’s faculty is a group of experienced professionals who are able to integrate their evangelical Christian faith in the classroom and help disciple the next generation of Christian leaders.

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. Master’s degree in the subject area is required.
  2. Three to five years of online higher education teaching experience preferred.
  3. A willingness to become proficient in Brightspace, Zoom, and other multimedia or software programs. Must be willing and able to use a webcam and microphone for interactions with students and to grade student multimedia projects.
  4. Proficiency in appropriate MS Office software required. ability to use appropriate software and technology in the learning environment.
  5. An understanding of how to integrate faith and learning required for CCU Academy affiliate faculty.
  6. A willingness to be highly engaging in the discussion forum: asking questions, affirming, guiding.
  7. An encouraging and supportive tone appropriate for a high school student population, including personalized and substantive feedback for up to 30 students (per section).
  8. A passion for higher education and dedication to student success.
Key Job Duties
  1. Be committed to the integration of Christian faith and learning. Commitment is displayed through personal lecture material, announcements, and interactions with students on discussion boards.
  2. Follow all established course policies and expectations in the Faculty Handbook and the Faculty Checklist.
  3. Conduct weekly live sessions using Zoom to present personal lecture material, expand on course materials, and answer questions from students (faculty will have the option to post a pre-recorded lecture and host a live discussion or host a live lecture and include time for discussion).
  4. Engage regularly with students through weekly course announcements, the weekly live sessions, participation in threaded discussion boards, and meeting with students as requested.
  5. Return grades in a timely manner and include detailed actionable feedback with every graded assignment.
  6. Faculty have access to their Brightspace course one month before their course is scheduled to begin and are expected to take the time necessary to familiarize themselves with the student learning outcomes, course content, textbook/s, assignments and delivery format. Faculty are expected to set up their courses (setting due dates, posting welcome announcements, reviewing course links, etc.) in a timely manner.
  7. Willingness to complete annual course modules and review video and content material provided by the university on operating the learning management system (LMS) offered by the university.
  8. Final course grades must be turned in a maximum of 10 days after the last day of class. (Note: final payment will not be made until grades have been turned in.)
  9. Provide supplemental material, including personal lectures, that will enhance the class according to the experience and expertise of the faculty. Adhere to the course and course objectives for basic content.
  10. Participate in any scheduled orientation meetings, faculty meetings, and any other training & forums as required.
  11. Communicate promptly with the CCU Academy Student Advisor and Academic Support Coordinator with any student issues and questions, as well as reporting curriculum issues to the curriculum team when needed.
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.
 
CCU Academy faculty are paid $3000 per section. Courses with under 10 students enrolled, if offered, will be paid at 6/7th of a contract. CCU Academy reserves the right to cancel any course at any time due to under enrollment or other circumstances. 
 

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.

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Other Skills

  • Time Management
  • Communication

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