Faculty Program Manager - Canyon Center for Character Education

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits portfolio

401(k) savings plan

Generous time-off plan

Free covered parking

Tuition Discount Program

Job summary

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY is seeking a Faculty Program Manager to oversee faculty development and training initiatives, focusing on integrating Christian character into academic practices. You will lead workshops promoting Christ-centered teaching and provide curriculum support aligned with GCU’s mission.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in a relevant field, with a strong commitment to the Christian worldview and at least 3 years of experience in higher education. This role offers a full benefits portfolio and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; doctorate preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in higher education or faculty development.
• Commitment to Christian values and GCU's mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee faculty development and training initiatives.
• Lead workshops promoting Christian character and teaching.
• Support embedding Christian character into hiring and training.

Skills

Curriculum design

Group facilitation

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in education, theology, or leadership

Job description

Faculty Program Manager – Grand Canyon University

Schedule: Mon‑Fri, 8:00am – 5:00pm (on‑site) – Location: GCU Main Campus

Responsibilities

• Oversee faculty development and training initiatives that foster Christian character and virtue.
• Organize and lead faculty workshops promoting Christ‑centered teaching, Christian character, and practical wisdom.
• Develop and implement onboarding for new faculty, embedding Christian character and virtue into core commitments.
• Facilitate training sessions focused on integrating Christian character into academic practices and communities of practice.
• Provide curriculum support to ensure alignment with Christian character education, GCU’s mission, and Integration of Faith, Learning, and Work (IFLW).
• Oversee faculty‑focused initiatives and CCCE resources for virtue and Christian character integration into teaching, mentoring, and professional development (on‑ground and online).
• Collaborate with the Faculty Training and Development (FT&D) team to deliver workshops and resources on virtue literacy, practical wisdom, and Christian character formation.
• Expand engagement and faculty involvement in virtue literacy strategies through live and digital opportunities such as webinars, discussion forums, experiential tools, and practice‑based workshops.
• Establish and support Communities of Practice across all colleges, organized by discipline, focused on GCU’s One Foundation commitments and the CCCE’s Christian character framework.
• Develop, implement, and refine faculty‑facing CCCE training modules (asynchronous and synchronous) to deepen mentoring skills, virtue literacy, and Christian character formation.
• Collect, develop, and curate discipline‑specific resources and toolkits on Christian virtues and character formation for faculty.
• Lead and coordinate the rollout of the Christian Character Champion (C3) model across all colleges, selecting and training faculty leaders focused on faith, hope, and love.
• Facilitate reflective practice and Communities of Practice among faculty through coaching, dialogue, and feedback to encourage growth in biblical virtues and moral friendship.
• Support faculty in teaching and modeling Christian character aimed at virtue literacy, civil discourse, and transformative leadership.
• Manage grant expenditures for faculty‑focused initiatives, projects, and resources.
• Lead and report on faculty formation outcomes and participation to CCCE leadership, using data and stories to demonstrate impact.
• Support embedding of Christian character formation into hiring, onboarding, tenure, and ongoing faculty training and review.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in education, theology, leadership, or a related field; doctorate preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in higher education, academic program leadership, or faculty development.
• Evident commitment to and understanding of the Christian worldview, Christ‑like character, and the mission of GCU.
• Passion for Christ‑centered formation and faculty growth.
• Demonstrated skill in curriculum design, adult learning, group facilitation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience developing and leading effective training, online and in‑person modules, and communities of practice across disciplines and vocations.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Must be able to successfully pass background checks.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.

Benefits

• Full benefits portfolio including tuition benefit, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Generous time‑off plan and 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU‑sponsored events.
• Free covered parking.
• Tuition Discount Program for full‑time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.

EEO Statement

The University values diversity among its students, faculty, and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.