Full-time Faculty and Program Director for Accounting, Economics and Finance

Job Summary The full-time faculty and program director for accounting, economics and finance, for the School of Business and Technology is responsible to the Dean of Business and Technology in the performance of all instructional and administrative responsibilities assigned. The program director and faculty member is committed to academic excellence in all areas of teaching and learning including theory and application.  The program director oversees the graduate and undergraduate accounting and economics programs including program review and assessment, course development and evaluation; accounting curriculum development, evaluation and revision; student admissions questions; and evaluation of student achievement including formative and summative evaluation. The program director and faculty member effectively participates in the affairs of the program and the division, and provides professional leadership in the University, accounting profession, and community.  The program director and full-time online accounting faculty holds academic rank dependent upon credentials and experience. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies operates year-round with a Fall, Spring and Summer semester. The program director and faculty member will have a teaching load in each semester. 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?

1. 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?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. 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.
4. 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:

1. A doctorate in accounting, economics or equivalent terminal degree.
2. At least two years of fulltime online teaching experience in a baccalaureate or graduate degree program.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to the teaching of adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation.
4. Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred.
5. Experience with Brightspace LMS or similar system preferred. 

Key Job Duties

1. Support the mission, strategic priorities, and philosophy of CCU through the integration of faith, learning, and living.
2. Oversee accounting, economics and finance offerings to include program review and assessment, program affiliate faculty, course content evaluation and modifications as assigned.
3. Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies, including technology, to correlate and enhance classroom and/or field experience instruction.
4. Assist the Dean for Business and Technology with the school assessment plans and reports per school needs.
5. Produce scholarly works including course development and revision, academic and professional publications and research.
6. Engage in service to the university, the community, and the profession.
7. Teach 27 credits per year (9 credits per semester) in the Business and Technology undergraduate and graduate programs as assigned.
8. May be eligible for release time for specific programs and projects as directed by the Dean for Business and Technology.
9. Keep educational records as required.
10. Participate in department, school and university committee meetings, and training sessions as directed by the Dean of Business and Technology.

 Mission Contribution
CCU’s mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the Full-time Faculty and Program Director for Accounting, Economics and Finance contributes to the mission by maintaining excellent programs courses and curriculum that equip our students to impact the world in their chosen careers, integrating biblical worldview into personal and professional life as an example to students and staff and the world at large.  
Work Environment  
 
This is a remote position. 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. You may be required to work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Colorado Christian University expects all faculty and staff to become a part of the University community by participating in activities and events that occur on the campus throughout the year, which may occur during evenings and weekends. Remote employees are not required to attend on-campus events, however, most of these events are offered in a livestream format and employees can participate in that way.
 
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 $70,000 - $95,000. 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. Application StatusApplications will be accepted until position is filled.
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