Adjunct​/Affiliate Faculty- English Composition- College of Undergraduate Studies

Location: Denver

About the Job

An Affiliate Faculty in English Composition and Literature in the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) Department of English has primary responsibilities for teaching in-seat English classes, on a course by course basis as needed and in collaboration with the faculty of the Department of English.

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:

* A Master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) in English or a related field from an accredited college/university. Ph.D preferred.

* Experience teaching at least four in-seat courses in composition and/or literature at the college level.

* Passion for CCU's Strategic Priorities and Christian higher education.

Key

Job Duties:

* 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 of English Composition and Literature will teach in-seat English courses within the CUS Department of English.

* 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 English, the Affiliate Faculty of English Composition and Literature will advise and mentor English students as is deemed necessary by the CUS Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

* The Affiliate Faculty of English Composition and Literature will provide strategic thinking in fulfilling the goals of CUS Department of English in support of the University Strategic Priorities

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