Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology & Exercise Science

About the Job

The successful candidate will teach courses and develop curriculum in the Kinesiology & Exercise Science program housed within the School of Science and Engineering in the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS). The qualified candidate will play a key role in the growth of the Kinesiology program through active student recruitment, while collaborating with the Dean and faculty on critical initiatives including student advising, curriculum development, donor relations, fundraising, assessment, and strategic planning within the School of Science and Engineering.

Courses are traditional, in-seat and offered on our Lakewood, Colorado campus. Preferred requirements are a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline combined with a passion for teaching at the undergraduate level.

Faculty members of Colorado Christian University (CCU) teach assigned courses for which they are highly qualified within the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS). Each faculty member uses effective instruction techniques as a subject matter expert, but their primary responsibility is to integrate field-specific pedagogies with the Holy Bible and their personal experience with Jesus Christ. They are also expected to integrate and teach CCU’s spiritual, academic, and cultural Strategic Priorities.

Other duties are to support the mission and vision of CCU. This may include actively participating in committee/task force/team meetings, writing curriculum, reporting on assessments/outcomes, advancing scholarship, engaging with the community, supporting colleagues, or doing other work assigned by the dean. Faculty members are expected to keep regular office hours to engage with students and assist them with their academics or other activities that support the University’s holistic approach.

The standard teaching load is 24 credit hours of undergraduate courses per year or four courses per semester

About Us

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 100 degree program options for traditional and adult students through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 8,000 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. 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.
2. Impact students for Christ: Our mission is to provide Christ-centered higher education, transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
3. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of preparing students for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.
4. Contribute to our vibrant culture: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and impact our culture in support of Christian values?

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. A terminal degree in a related field from an accredited college/university is preferred; master’s degree is required. Each faculty member must be considered highly qualified as outlined by the University’s accreditation and academic standards.
2. Three or more years of successful teachin