Full-time Faculty and Program Director for Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Data Analytics

Faculty (Full Time and Part Time)Remote, United States

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About the Job

The full-time faculty and program director for cybersecurity, computer science and data analytics, for the School of Business and Technology is responsible to the Dean of Business and Technology in the performance of all instructional and administrative responsibilities assigned. The program director and faculty member is committed to academic excellence in all areas of teaching and learning including theory and application. The program director oversees the graduate and undergraduate cybersecurity, computer science and data analytics programs including program review and assessment, course development and evaluation; curriculum development, evaluation and revision; student admissions questions; and evaluation of student achievement including formative and summative evaluation. The program director and faculty member effectively participates in the affairs of the school, and provides professional leadership in the university and greater community. This role also includes oversight and all pertaining responsibilities to manage the Center for Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense. The program director and full-time online faculty member holds academic rank dependent upon credentials and experience. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies operates year-round with a Fall, Spring and Summer semester. The program director and faculty member will also have a teaching load in each semester.

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.   A doctorate in computer science or equivalent terminal degree preferred; strong industry experience in a technical field may be considered in lieu of a terminal degree.
  2.   At least two years of full-time online teaching experience in a baccalaureate or graduate degree   program.
  3.   Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology,  curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation.
  4.  Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred.
  5. Experience with Brightspace LMS or similar system preferred.
Key Job Duties:
  1.  Support the mission, strategic priorities, and philosophy of CCU through the integration of faith, learning, and living.
  2.  Oversee discipline program offerings to include program review and assessment, program affiliate faculty, course content evaluation and modifications as assigned.
  3.  Manage the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and run the cyber security club and attend the required conferences
  4.  Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, including technology, to correlate and enhance classroom and/or field experience instruction.
  5.  Assist the Dean for Business and Technology with the school assessment plans and reports per school needs.
  6.  Produce scholarly works including course development and revision, academic and professional publications and research.
  7.  Engage in service to the university, the community, and the profession.
  8.  Teach 27 credits per year (9 credits per semester) in the Business and Technology undergraduate and graduate programs as assigned.
  9.  May be eligible for release time for specific programs and projects as directed by the Dean for Business and Technology.
  10. Keep educational records as required.
  11. Participate in department, school and university committee meetings, and training sessions as directed by the Dean of Business and Technology.
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. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Regular public presentations to students, parents, and external constituents 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:
 
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 assigned by rank at a range of $75,000-$85,000 annually. 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. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.
 
Application Deadline: 
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
 
 

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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