Senior Advisor Faculty Development

Colorado Christian University•Lakewood, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Advisor for Faculty Development serves as the provost’s chief steward of the university’s academic community. This role advances excellence in teaching, faculty life, and student formation, ensuring that Colorado Christian University’s faculty are developed in wisdom, vocation, and service, in alignment with the University’s Christ-centered mission and strategic priorities. 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.

Requirements

A deep commitment to the Christ-centered mission of Colorado Christian University and the integration of faith, learning, and vocation.
A terminal degree required. Each faculty member must be considered highly qualified as outlined by the university’s accreditation and academic standards.
A compelling vision for faculty life marked by intellectual rigor, Christian charity, and pedagogical excellence.
Demonstrated leadership across the full faculty lifecycle, including hiring, onboarding, evaluation, promotion, and retention.
Experience designing and advancing meaningful faculty development initiatives, particularly in pedagogy, faith integration, and vocational formation.
The ability to build a cohesive academic culture through retreats, seminars, and shared intellectual life across the College of Undergraduate Studies, College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CUS, CAGS), and CCU-Academy.
Sound judgment in faculty governance, with a commitment to clear, consistent, and mission-aligned policies and procedures.
Experience overseeing faculty and classroom scheduling systems with attention to equity, efficiency, and institutional effectiveness.
A track record of strengthening advising structures that are both faculty-supported and student-centered, contributing to retention and student success.
The ability to align faculty engagement with student formation, ensuring that classroom experiences meaningfully shape students’ intellectual and spiritual development.
Strong communication skills, with credibility and pastoral wisdom that foster trust, morale, and a sense of calling among faculty.

Responsibilities

Ensure that every academic program reflects intentional integration of faith and learning.
Partner with faculty to deepen theological and philosophical coherence across disciplines.
Advance a curriculum that forms students both intellectually and spiritually.
Teach at a minimum of 12 credits (four courses/year) across all academic colleges and academies, College of Adult and Graduate Studies, College of Undergraduate Studies (CAGS, CUS), and CCU Academy, modeling excellence in pedagogy, faith integration, and vocational formation.
Oversee systems for hiring, onboarding, development, evaluation, promotion, and retention of faculty.
Ensure consistency, clarity, and excellence across all faculty models within Colorado Christian University.
Partner with deans and academic leaders to strengthen long-term faculty vitality and alignment with institutional mission.
Develop personalized professional growth schedules for faculty and evaluate according to teaching, scholarship, and service ratios.
Lead comprehensive faculty development programming, including pedagogy, faith integration, and vocation-centered teaching.
Cultivate a vibrant academic culture rooted in truth, charity, and intellectual seriousness.
Strengthen faculty community through retreats, seminars, and shared intellectual life.
Develop a culture of scholarship that increases faculty collaboration and faculty-student research collaboration.
Encourage faculty engagement with the public--local, regional, national, international outlets.
Maintain and refine the faculty handbook and procedures manual.
Ensure clarity, consistency, and mission alignment in faculty expectations, promotion standards, and evaluation processes.
Support faculty governance structures with integrity and strategic coherence.
Oversee faculty and classroom scheduling systems to ensure effectiveness, equity, and stewardship of institutional resources.
Ensure advising systems are faculty-supported and aligned with academic priorities.
Improve coordination across academic units to support faculty success and operational clarity.
Align faculty work with student success, retention, and vocational clarity.
Partner with Student Life and academic leadership to integrate intellectual and spiritual formation.
Strengthen the connection between faculty engagement and student outcomes.
Partner with Athletics and academic leadership to integrate intellectual and spiritual formation.