Assistant or Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
Description
About the Job
The full-time faculty member for the division of Biblical Studies and Theology is responsible to the Dean of Biblical Studies and Theology in the performance of all instructional and administrative responsibilities assigned. The faculty member is committed to academic excellence in all areas of teaching and learning including theory and application. The faculty actively participates in program development and evaluation; curriculum development, evaluation and revision; student admission; and evaluation of student achievement including formative and summative evaluation. The faculty member effectively participates in the affairs of the program and the division, and provides professional leadership in the University, profession, and community. The full-time faculty holds academic rank dependent upon credentials and experience.
Job Location
Remote - must reside and work legally in the U.S. All work must be performed within the U.S.
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 200 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 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.
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 are looking for candidates who have:
- A doctorate in Biblical Studies or related field (Old Testament, New Testament, etc.) is required.
- Two years of full-time, or equivalent, teaching experience in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program preferred. Documented knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation.
- Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred. Experience with online education preferred.
- Experience with learning management systems (LMS) preferred.
- Working irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, may be expected.
Key Job Duties
- Support the mission, strategic objectives, and philosophy of CCU through the integration of faith, learning, and living.
- Plan and provide theoretical instruction and application that reflect an understanding of the philosophy, objectives and curriculum of the CAGS Biblical Studies and Theology undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, including technology, to correlate and enhance classroom and/or field experience instruction.
- Identify learning needs of individual students and plan experiences to meet those needs.
- Assist students in their own self-evaluation and spiritual formation.
- Participate in course content evaluation and modifications as assigned.
- Evaluate student achievement of curricular outcomes (objectives) related to subject matter knowledge and practice.
- Assist the Dean for Biblical Studies and Theology with the Biblical Studies Assessment plan and report.
- Produce scholarly works including course development and revision, publication and research.
- Engage in service to the university, the community, and the profession.
- Teach 12 credits per semester (36 total credits per academic year) in the Biblical Studies and Theology undergraduate and graduate programs as assigned.
- Keep educational records as required.
- Participate in department, school and university committee meetings, and training sessions as directed by the Dean of Biblical Studies and Theology.
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.
What we offer our employees:
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 $55,000-$60,000 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
- 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.