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Colorado Christian University is looking for an outstanding full-time faculty member who will teach in-seat Politics courses in our residential undergraduate program starting Fall 2027. This faculty member will teach courses and develop curriculum within the Department of Social Sciences, housed within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) in the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS). The Department of Social Sciences is committed to teaching courses from a conservative, theologically-informed, Christ-centered perspective, with the goal of transforming students so that they might impact the world for Christ with grace and truth. Preferred requirements are a Ph.D. in Politics, or a related field, combined with experience and a passion for teaching engaging and transformative courses 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). Courses are traditional, in-seat and offered on our Lakewood, Colorado, campus. Each faculty member uses effective instruction techniques as a subject matter expert, but their primary responsibility is to integrate field-specific pedagogy with a biblical and Christian worldview. They are also expected to integrate and teach CCU’s spiritual, academic, and cultural Strategic Priorities. (See the list of the University’s Strategic Priorities, Statement of Faith and Convictions, and Position Statements).
Other duties the position requires are to support the mission and vision of CCU. This may include actively participating in committee/task force/team meetings, developing courses, reporting on assessments/outcomes, academic advising, 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.
Job Location
Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado
Workload
12-month renewable contract. Responsible to teach 24 credits per year (typically 4 undergraduate courses per 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. CCU’s motto is - grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU embraces an educational model that was there at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU 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 twelve 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 two colleges - the 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.
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 Ph.D. in Politics or related field preferred; master’s degree required. Each faculty member must be considered highly qualified as outlined by the university’s accreditation and academic standards.
- Successful teaching experience in a college or university is preferred, with a proven track record of quality classroom instruction and dynamic student engagement.
- A deep acquaintance with the doctrinal and experiential aspects of Christianity is essential.
- A vibrant faith in Christ and the ability to teach a broad range of engaging, high-quality Politics courses from a biblical perspective, a Christian worldview, and Christian presuppositions.
- Superior teaching, interpersonal, and written communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in appropriate Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and are able to use appropriate Learning Management software/technology (e.g. Brightspace) in the learning environment.
Key Job Duties
- Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences faculty contribute to the University’s mission beyond the classroom through activities such as scholarship, committee/task force/team work, community development, or similar activities internally and externally, which enhance and advance exemplary academics, personal spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.
- Teach assigned undergraduate courses within the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) in accord with all standard policies and procedures using a variety of best-practice teaching and learning strategies to enhance instruction.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate course curriculum, teaching-learning practices, and student learning outcomes.
- Engage students; maintain established office hours and be available to individual students for questions, coursework, consultations, academic advising, and informal mentoring.
- Engage in professional organization activities and scholarly work including, but not limited to, publications and presentations commensurate with experience and academic rank.
- Provide strategic thinking in fulfilling the goals of the College of Undergraduate Studies in support of the University’s Strategic Priorities as well as contribute effectively to the University community, ministry partners, corporate partners, and general audiences. Strong participation in faculty, committee, or other meetings is an integral part of this position. Advocate for CCU’s mission, traditional Christian beliefs, and the Strategic Priorities.
- Add to the development of a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars within the College of Undergraduate Studies. Continue to grow in one’s academic field, and in personal commitment to and effectiveness in the integration of Christian faith and learning.
- Provide effective servant/shepherd leadership among faculty, staff, students, and administrators, according to one’s rank.
- Work effectively and positively with administrators, other faculty colleagues, and support staff to establish and maintain effective positive working relationships.
- Participate in extracurricular activities to support and encourage students, colleagues, and staff.
- Assist the dean with other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
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. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Regular public presentations to students, parents, and external constituents required. 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.
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. Faculty pay will be assigned by rank at a range of $55,000 - $65,000 annually.
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. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
About the Job
Colorado Christian University is looking for an outstanding full-time faculty member who will teach in-seat Politics courses in our residential undergraduate program starting Fall 2027. This faculty member will teach courses and develop curriculum within the Department of Social Sciences, housed within the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) in the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS). The Department of Social Sciences is committed to teaching courses from a conservative, theologically-informed, Christ-centered perspective, with the goal of transforming students so that they might impact the world for Christ with grace and truth. Preferred requirements are a Ph.D. in Politics, or a related field, combined with experience and a passion for teaching engaging and transformative courses 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). Courses are traditional, in-seat and offered on our Lakewood, Colorado, campus. Each faculty member uses effective instruction techniques as a subject matter expert, but their primary responsibility is to integrate field-specific pedagogy with a biblical and Christian worldview. They are also expected to integrate and teach CCU’s spiritual, academic, and cultural Strategic Priorities. (See the list of the University’s Strategic Priorities, Statement of Faith and Convictions, and Position Statements).
Other duties the position requires are to support the mission and vision of CCU. This may include actively participating in committee/task force/team meetings, developing courses, reporting on assessments/outcomes, academic advising, 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.
Job Location
Fully on-site - must reside and work legally in the U.S. Regular work location: Lakewood, Colorado
Workload
12-month renewable contract. Responsible to teach 24 credits per year (typically 4 undergraduate courses per 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. CCU’s motto is - grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)
CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.
CCU embraces an educational model that was there at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.
A leader in higher education, CCU 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 twelve 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 two colleges - the 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.
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 Ph.D. in Politics or related field preferred; master’s degree required. Each faculty member must be considered highly qualified as outlined by the university’s accreditation and academic standards.
- Successful teaching experience in a college or university is preferred, with a proven track record of quality classroom instruction and dynamic student engagement.
- A deep acquaintance with the doctrinal and experiential aspects of Christianity is essential.
- A vibrant faith in Christ and the ability to teach a broad range of engaging, high-quality Politics courses from a biblical perspective, a Christian worldview, and Christian presuppositions.
- Superior teaching, interpersonal, and written communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in appropriate Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and are able to use appropriate Learning Management software/technology (e.g. Brightspace) in the learning environment.
Key Job Duties
- Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences faculty contribute to the University’s mission beyond the classroom through activities such as scholarship, committee/task force/team work, community development, or similar activities internally and externally, which enhance and advance exemplary academics, personal spiritual growth, and engagement with the world.
- Teach assigned undergraduate courses within the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) in accord with all standard policies and procedures using a variety of best-practice teaching and learning strategies to enhance instruction.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate course curriculum, teaching-learning practices, and student learning outcomes.
- Engage students; maintain established office hours and be available to individual students for questions, coursework, consultations, academic advising, and informal mentoring.
- Engage in professional organization activities and scholarly work including, but not limited to, publications and presentations commensurate with experience and academic rank.
- Provide strategic thinking in fulfilling the goals of the College of Undergraduate Studies in support of the University’s Strategic Priorities as well as contribute effectively to the University community, ministry partners, corporate partners, and general audiences. Strong participation in faculty, committee, or other meetings is an integral part of this position. Advocate for CCU’s mission, traditional Christian beliefs, and the Strategic Priorities.
- Add to the development of a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars within the College of Undergraduate Studies. Continue to grow in one’s academic field, and in personal commitment to and effectiveness in the integration of Christian faith and learning.
- Provide effective servant/shepherd leadership among faculty, staff, students, and administrators, according to one’s rank.
- Work effectively and positively with administrators, other faculty colleagues, and support staff to establish and maintain effective positive working relationships.
- Participate in extracurricular activities to support and encourage students, colleagues, and staff.
- Assist the dean with other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
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. The employee may work occasional irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Regular public presentations to students, parents, and external constituents required. 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.
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. Faculty pay will be assigned by rank at a range of $55,000 - $65,000 annually.
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. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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Which universities and employers sponsor visas for professors in Colorado?
The University of Colorado system, including its Boulder and Denver campuses, is the largest source of professor visa sponsorship in Colorado. Colorado State University, Colorado School of Mines, and the University of Denver also sponsor faculty regularly. These institutions file H-1B visa petitions through their international offices and commonly support O-1 visa petitions for faculty with distinguished research records.
Which visa types are most common for professor roles in Colorado?
The H-1B is the most common visa for professors in Colorado, as faculty roles at research universities typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring an advanced degree. The O-1A is an alternative for professors with demonstrated extraordinary ability through publications, citations, or awards. J-1 visa exchange visitor status is also used for visiting scholars and short-term faculty appointments at Colorado institutions.
Which cities in Colorado have the most professor sponsorship jobs?
Boulder and Denver account for the largest share of professor sponsorship activity in Colorado, anchored by the University of Colorado campuses and the University of Denver. Fort Collins is a significant hub due to Colorado State University, particularly for agricultural science, engineering, and environmental research faculty. Colorado Springs and Golden also see sponsorship activity through UCCS and Colorado School of Mines respectively.
How to find professor visa sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate filters professor job listings in Colorado specifically to employers with a documented history of visa sponsorship, saving you the time of vetting each posting manually. You can search by discipline or institution type to find faculty openings at Colorado universities. Because academic hiring cycles are long, checking Migrate Mate regularly as new Colorado professor roles are posted gives you the best chance of catching openings early.
Are there any state-specific considerations for professor visa sponsorship in Colorado?
Colorado's concentration of federally funded research institutions, including several NOAA, NREL, and NASA-affiliated facilities near Boulder, creates faculty demand in environmental science, renewable energy, and aerospace disciplines that extends beyond traditional university hiring. Professors sponsored at Colorado institutions must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements tied to the specific academic rank and geographic area, which are determined at the time of H-1B filing.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored professor jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.