Adjunct/Affiliate Faculty - Politics - College of Undergraduate Studies

Colorado Christian University • Lakewood, CO

2d • $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 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 founded in 1914 on two principles — grace and truth. CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. 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 invites you to explore how you may use your calling and gifts at the University. CCU’s culture is unique to higher education, where you can 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. As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word. 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. 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.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching courses in politics at the college level, preferred.
• A passion for CCU's Strategic Priorities and for Christian higher education.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
• Affiliate Faculty contribute to the University’s mission by enhancing and advancing exemplary academics, spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.
• The Affiliate Faculty in Digital Media 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.

Benefits

• CUS affiliate faculty 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