CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF KANSAS
INSTRUCTOR: BUSINESS
Direct Supervisor: Chief Academic Officer
Status: Full time (12 months), Exempt
Department: Academics
Job Location: McPherson, KS

JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, the instructor provides appropriate discipline specific

academic and administrative leadership to coursework; including Residential, Dual-Credit, Online, and

Professional modalities. Instructors at Central Christian College of Kansas are life-long learners who also

serve as content specialists with pedagogical skills appropriate for the collegiate learning environment.

Aligned with this role, instructors also are expected to serve as models and mentors, ministering to

students in alignment with our Wesleyan-holiness heritage, vision, mission, and purpose.

QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s required (Doctorate preferred) in related field.

Testimony validating a saving faith in Jesus Christ and a growing awareness of His Lordship

(John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23)

Affirm alignment with the vision and mission of the College, its heritage, beliefs, values, and

lifestyle expectations

Manifest, by daily example, the highest Christian virtue, serving as a Christian role model (1

Timothy 4:12) in attitude, speech, and actions

Attend a local body of believers who align with the evangelical perspective

Proven history of strong, decisive, and collaborative leadership working with faculty, students,

staff, administrators, and external stakeholders

Experience leading and supporting multiple teaching modalities

The ability to foster a culture of trust, transparency, and collegiality

Presence of high-level interpersonal skills for communication, consultation, and collaboration

Experience working with and mentoring and working across diverse groups of faculty, staff and

students

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are not designed to be comprehensive. Some duties, responsibilities, and

standards may be added, subtracted, and modified as appropriate to the needs of the College.

TEACHING & ADVISING:
Equip students with the tools and skills necessary to critically engage topics, incorporating

Biblical principles into the content area and providing for theological reflection

Promote engagement in devotional reflection and prayer

Deliver, in a student receptive manner, the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to

successfully achieve course learning outcomes

Create, post, and articulate course learning outcomes or objectives in order to ensure student

understanding of expectations (e.g., syllabus, course schedule, outcomes, etc.)

Create course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, presentations, and other course

materials required to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting manner

Create course rubrics in order to reliably assess student performance related to the learning

objectives and to identify areas for improvement

Assist students by being available through “office hours” and other times to answer questions

and assist students to better understand the material in one-on-one or group sessions

Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and

submit grades and records by established deadlines

Assist advisees to develop educational and career goals, and to seek the information necessary

to achieve those goals

Assist advisees in the completion of graduation requirements in the most cost effective and

efficient manner

Meet regularly with advisees to review educational, graduation, and career progress

Provide academic mentorship and aid the spiritual formation of students in alignment with the

faith heritage of the College

ADMINISTRATIVE:
Administer appropriate assessment protocol, recoding data and using data to inform Assist the

department in recruiting, enrolling, and retaining students

departmental and campus enhancements

Coordinate opportunities for alumni and friends to remain connected to the department

Review, evaluate, and revise department policy, textbooks, course materials, delivery methods

and curriculum in conjunction with other department members in order to enhance student

academic and career success as environments change

Coordinate the development of the departmental course schedule and program budget

recommendations

Attend appropriate committee meetings, departmental meetings, and other governance related

meetings, as required by the position

Attend college events such as commencement, faculty meetings, in-service workshops, etc.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including licensure and/or accreditation

Perform other appropriate and reasonably necessary duties as assigned by your supervisor

SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Embody and model a growing spiritual walk in alignment with the Christian faith and the basic

beliefs, tenants, and values of the institution.

Enhance expertise through intentional and ongoing professional development

Sustain active attendance at Chapel, Convocations, and other College related colloquia

Maintain membership and involvement in relevant professional organizations

Cultivate personal and student involvement in church, civic, club, and other service

organizations and opportunities.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Central Christian College of Kansas recognizes the benefits of maintaining a diverse faculty and staff who

can provide a wide spectrum of perspectives and experiences representing the creativity of a loving and

innovative God. Central Christian College of Kansas reviews all applications and hires individuals based on

their qualifications for the position. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military or veteran status.

As a Christian college, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America, Central Christian

College of Kansas asserts its right to employ persons who subscribe to the intent, heritage, vision, mission,

Statement of Beliefs, Core Values, and Lifestyle Expectations as articulated in the Policy and Procedures

Manual of the institution.