Adjunct/Affiliate Faculty - Politics - College of Undergraduate Studies

Colorado Christian University • Lakewood, CO

3d • $1,100 • Onsite

About The Position

An Affiliate Faculty in Politics in the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) Department of Social Sciences has primary responsibilities for teaching in-seat courses, on an as needed basis, collaborating with the faculty of the Department of Social Sciences. Colorado Christian University (CCU) 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. 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. CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The Affiliate Faculty in Politics will teach in-seat politics classes during the fall and/or spring semesters. This Affiliate Faculty position has no guarantee of employment, it is on an as needed basis. In collaboration with the faculty of the Department of Social Sciences, the Affiliate Faculty of Politics will advise and mentor politics students as is deemed necessary by the CUS Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. The Affiliate Faculty of Politics will provide strategic thinking in fulfilling the goals of CUS Department of Social Sciences in support of the University Strategic Objectives. The Affiliate Faculty in Politics will provide effective servant leadership among faculty, staff, students, and administrators.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Politics or a related field from an accredited college/university OR sufficient professional experience in the field to be deemed "highly qualified" to teach politics classes according to our accreditor's standards.
• A passion for CCU's Strategic Priorities and for Christian higher education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching courses in politics at the college level, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in-seat courses, on an as needed basis.
• Collaborating with the faculty of the Department of Social Sciences.
• Enhancing and advancing exemplary academics, spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.
• Teaching in-seat politics classes during the fall and/or spring semesters.
• Advising and mentoring politics students as is deemed necessary by the CUS Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
• Providing strategic thinking in fulfilling the goals of CUS Department of Social Sciences in support of the University Strategic Objectives.
• Providing effective servant leadership among faculty, staff, students, and administrators.

Benefits

• Pay is normally paid at $1,100 per credit hour. However, the University will decide if and how the course will be delivered based on the number of students or type of program. In cases where there is not full enrollment CCU reserves the right to pay courses or on a per student basis that could be at a pro-rated basis or a flat rate based on the nature of the program and enrollment. For example, pay rates for individual music lessons, educational programs, and lab courses programs may vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level