Adjunct/Affiliate Faculty - Master of Arts in Counseling (Colorado Springs) - College of Adult & Graduate Studies

About the Role

Colorado Christian University is a teaching institution emphasizing exceptional faculty teaching and student learning outcomes within the framework of spiritual formation. Affiliate faculty for the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program are highly qualified professionals with an earned doctorate in counselor education, from a CACREP-accredited program, or have a related doctoral degree and experience as a licensed professional counselor. They integrate their Christian faith in the classroom to disciple the next generation of Christian leaders in the professional counseling profession.

Responsibilities

• Teaching focusing on instruction, assessment of student learning outcomes, and program evaluation.
• Most courses are offered in an accelerated format with synchronous and asynchronous components.
• Courses are taught using blended formats designed for adult learners.
• The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is a year-round program.

Requirements

This is not a full-time position. Affiliate Faculty positions (often called Adjunct Faculty in higher education) with CCU can be for either our College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) or College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS).

• Job Location: Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in a counseling-related field required.
• 3-5 years of successful higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Appropriate certification and/or licensure may be required to teach some courses.
• Proficiency in technology and ability to use a learning management system (Brightspace).
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and effective teaching and learning in various formats.
• Ability to integrate personal faith in Christ and related topics with classroom learning.
• Engage with students through course resources (i.e., Zoom, faculty videos, online faculty office hours, etc.).
• A passion for higher education and dedication to student success.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Skills

• Proficiency in technology and ability to use a learning management system (Brightspace).
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and effective teaching and learning in various formats.
• Ability to integrate personal faith in Christ and related topics with classroom learning.

Benefits

Details regarding payment for low-enrolled courses are included in course contracts. Affiliate Faculty pay is typically $400-$600 per credit hour for undergraduate classes and $1,000 per credit hour for graduate level classes.

Pay

Details regarding payment for low-enrolled courses are included in course contracts. Affiliate Faculty pay is typically $400-$600 per credit hour for undergraduate classes and $1,000 per credit hour for graduate level classes.

Schedule

Details regarding payment for low-enrolled courses are included in course contracts. Affiliate Faculty pay is typically $400-$600 per credit hour for undergraduate classes and $1,000 per credit hour for graduate level classes.