Assistant Director of Faculty Development
Description
About the Job
As the Assistant Director of Faculty Development, you serve as a strategic partner to the Director of Faculty Development, providing leadership and operational oversight for faculty support, training, mentoring, and performance systems within the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). This role ensures faculty are equipped to deliver high-quality, Christ-centered instruction in an online adult learning environment.
You play a central role in advancing faculty effectiveness through the analysis of faculty performance data, development of actionable reports, and implementation of targeted improvement strategies. You serve as a key leader in building and sustaining a robust, professional faculty development department grounded in best practices in online teaching, adult learning, and instructional design.
This position coordinates faculty support, instructional coaching, onboarding, and development initiatives while collaborating closely with academic leadership. You are also responsible for researching, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance faculty development and teaching practices. Reporting to the Director of Faculty Development, you maintain accurate faculty records, provide regular reports, and lead continuous improvement of faculty development systems and outcomes.
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?
- 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?
- Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
- 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.
- 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:
- Master’s degree required.
- 5–10 years of experience in online and adult-focused higher education preferred.
- Strong knowledge of adult learning theory and online pedagogy.
- Experience with learning management systems and educational technologies (e.g., Brightspace).
- Technological proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and multimedia tools for video production and training development, including the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, GPTs, and digital content creation platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to lead training, mentoring, or faculty development initiatives.
- Ability to analyze and interpret faculty performance data.
- Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to integrate a Christian worldview into professional responsibilities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Key Job Duties
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Director of Faculty Development, contributing to departmental vision, priorities, and the advancement of faculty development systems and initiatives.
- Manage and direct the Faculty Mentoring Program, ensuring effective onboarding, development, and support of new and existing faculty.
- Coordinate and execute New Faculty Orientation, ensuring faculty readiness for teaching in an online adult learning environment.
- Oversee faculty performance monitoring systems, including the review and analysis of coaching observations, engagement metrics, and instructional quality indicators.
- Develop and deliver faculty performance reports, providing data-informed insights, identifying trends, and supporting academic leadership in decision-making.
- Oversee and coordinate the Faculty Course Review process, including evaluation, feedback, and follow-up support to ensure continuous instructional improvement.
- Plan, develop, and deliver faculty development training, ensuring alignment with best practices in online pedagogy, andragogy, student engagement, and assessment.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of faculty development resources, including the integration and strategic utilization of external professional development partnerships (e.g., Online Learning Consortium), ensuring resources are accessible, aligned with best practices, and effectively adopted by faculty.
- Collaborate with academic leadership, providing regular reports, insights, and recommendations related to faculty performance, development outcomes, and program effectiveness.
- Research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance faculty development, instructional practices, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to the development of a high-functioning, professional faculty development department, grounded in innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in teaching and learning.
- Represent Faculty Development in meetings and complete additional duties as assigned.
Mission Contribution
CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Assistant Director of Faculty Development contributes to the mission by ensuring that faculty are equipped, supported, and developed to deliver high-quality, Christ-centered instruction across all courses within the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. This position advances the mission by operationalizing faculty development systems, fostering instructional excellence, mentoring faculty in both pedagogy and faith integration, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement that reflects CCU’s commitment to academic rigor, spiritual formation, and service. Through collaboration with academic and administrative partners, the Assistant Director helps ensure that every student experience is shaped by faculty who are prepared to teach with excellence, engage with purpose, and model Christ-centered values.
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.
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. The pay range for this job is: $62,500 - $67,500 Annually and 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 Deadline
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Spiritual Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.