The Registrar’s Office
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Academic Catalogue
This catalog is a work in progress and should not be viewed as a contract. There may be changes in the catalog information relating to faculty, courses, student life, fees and other items. The online version of this document is the most up-to-date. You may also check with the administrative office for updates and supplements as they may affect current or prospective students.
2019-2020 Academic Course Catalog
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Health and Life Sciences
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2019
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: January 1, 2020
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Health & Life Sciences will be responsible for:
- (20%) ~ Assisting in the recruitment of incoming first-year students interested in Health & Life Sciences.
- (60%) ~ Teaching a 3/3 undergraduate course load in the discipline. Courses to be taught include “Fundamental Principles of Health & Wellness,” “Kinesiology,” “Anatomy,” “Physiology,” “Exercise Physiology,” and “Biomechanics.”
- (10%) Engaging in scholarly research leading to publication.
- (10%) Active participation in institutional service including serving on the Faculty Senate, one standing faculty committee, and spearheading the internship and placement efforts for the Health & Life Sciences program.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in a discipline within Health & Life Sciences by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess an entrepreneurial spirit in developing a program, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of health and life sciences.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
- Send completed application, cover letter, and résumé addressed to Dr. David Corbin, Vice President of Academic Affairs, to hr@providencecc.edu or
- Mail to: Providence Christian College
Attn: Human Resources
464 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Assistant/Associate Professor of Philosophy
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2019
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2020
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Philosophy will be responsible for:
- (5%) ~ Helping in the recruitment of incoming first-year students interested in Philosophy within the broader concentration of Philosophy, Politics, and History.
- (80%) ~ Teaching a 4/4 undergraduate course load in the discipline. Courses to be taught include “The Christian Mind,” (3 sections) “Theories of Human Nature,” (2 sections), “Classical and Medieval Philosophy,” “Modern and Post-Modern Philosophy,” and one upper-level Philosophy elective.
- (5-10%) Engaging in scholarly research leading to publication.
- (5-10%) Active participation in institutional service including serving on the Faculty Senate, one standing faculty committee, and participating in college-wide efforts to further the mission of the institution.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a PhD within the discipline of Philosophy by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of philosophy.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
- Send completed application, cover letter, and résumé addressed to Dr. David Corbin, Vice President of Academic Affairs, to hr@providencecc.edu or
- Mail to: Providence Christian College
Attn: Human Resources
464 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Assistant Professor of Media, Culture, and the Arts
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2020
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2021
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Professor of Media, Culture, and the Arts will be responsible for:
- (5%) ~ Assisting in the recruitment of incoming first-year students interested in the concentration of Media, Culture, and the Arts.
- (80%) ~ Teaching a 4/4 undergraduate course load in the discipline. Courses to be taught include “English Composition,” (2 sections) “Research Writing,” (2 sections) “Principles of Cultural Interpretation,” “Visual Storytelling,” and two upper-level electives within one of MCA or ECOM tracks (Literature, Communications, Art, Drama, Film/Media or Music).
- (5-10%) Developing a network of Reformed Christians in the Los-Angeles-area interested in teaching, mentoring, and placing Providence students in the media, culture, and arts industry.
- (5-10%) Active participation in institutional service including serving on the Faculty Senate, one standing faculty committee, and participating in college-wide efforts to further the mission of the institution.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least an Master’s degree (PhD preferred) within any of the MCA or E-COM tracks (Literature, Communications, Art, Drama, Film and Media Studies or Music) by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of Media, Culture and the Arts.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
- Send completed application, cover letter, and résumé addressed to Dr. David Corbin, Vice President of Academic Affairs, to hr@providencecc.edu or
- Mail to: Providence Christian College
Attn: Human Resources
464 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2020
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2021
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology will be responsible for:
- (5%) ~ Helping in the recruitment of incoming first-year students interested in the concentrations of Psychology and Sports Psychology.
- (80%) ~ Teaching a 4/4 undergraduate course load in the discipline. Courses to be taught include “Lifespan Development,” (2 sections) “Social Psychology,” “Educational Psychology,” “Abnormal Psychology,” “Sports and Exercise Psychology,” “Positive Psychology,” and “Social Science Research Methods.”
- (5-10%) Engaging in scholarly research leading to publication.
- (5-10%) Active participation in institutional service including serving on the Faculty Senate, one standing faculty committee, and participating in college-wide efforts to further the mission of the institution.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a PhD within the discipline of Psychology by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of psychology.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
- Send completed application, cover letter, and résumé addressed to Dr. David Corbin, Vice President of Academic Affairs, to hr@providencecc.edu or
- Mail to: Providence Christian College
Attn: Human Resources
464 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (New Testament)
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2021
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2022
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies will be responsible for:
- (5%) ~ Helping in the recruitment of incoming first-year students interested in Biblical and Theological Studies.
- (80%) ~ Teaching a 4/4 undergraduate course load in the discipline. Courses to be taught include “New Testament I,” (3 sections) “New Testament II,” (3 sections), and two upper-level electives in the area of New Testament studies.
- (5-10%) Engaging in scholarly research leading to publication.
- (5-10%) Active participation in institutional service including serving on the Faculty Senate, one standing faculty committee, and participating in college-wide efforts to further the mission of the institution.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a PhD within the discipline of Biblical and Theological Studies (within the area of New Testament studies) by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of Biblical and Theological Studies.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
- Send completed application, cover letter, and résumé addressed to Dr. David Corbin, Vice President of Academic Affairs, to hr@providencecc.edu or
- Mail to: Providence Christian College
Attn: Human Resources
464 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2021
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2022
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics will be responsible for:
- (5%) ~ Helping in the recruitment of incoming first-year students interested in the Business, Economics, and Entrepreneurship concentration.
- (80%) ~ Teaching a 4/4 undergraduate course load in the discipline. Courses to be taught include “Principles and Practice of Innovation,” (2 sections) “Microeconomics,” “Macroeconomics,” “Political Economy,” “Economic Development,” “History of Economic Thought,” and an upper-level elective in Economics.
- (5-10%) Engaging in scholarly research leading to publication.
- (5-10%) Active participation in institutional service including serving on the Faculty Senate, one standing faculty committee, and participating in college-wide efforts to further the mission of the institution.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a PhD within the discipline of Economics by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of Economics.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
- Send completed application, cover letter, and résumé addressed to Dr. David Corbin, Vice President of Academic Affairs, to hr@providencecc.edu or
- Mail to: Providence Christian College
Attn: Human Resources
464 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Administrative and Staff Positions
For any open positions, the following application materials should be submitted to Human Resources at hr@providencecc.edu
- A letter of interest
- Your professional and educational resume
- Unofficial College Transcripts
- A Staff Application For Employment
Head Track & Field Coach
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2019 – OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
POSITION TYPE: Beginning September with $500 monthly stipend for recruiting; Full-time employment offered with full benefits beginning July 1, 2020
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that exists to serve the Reformed and evangelical Christian community on the West Coast by equipping students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity. Providence is located in Pasadena CA, within the cultural hub of greater Los Angeles.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Providence is seeking an energetic, self-starter with a passion for the mission and vision of Providence. This position will directly report to and work with the Director of Athletics to build Providence Christian College’s track and field program. The ideal candidate should be highly detail oriented, possess excellent research.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS
The head track coach is responsible for all aspects of the men’s and women’s track and field program. He or she is to be a strong Christian leader who actively contributes to the spiritual, social, and academic development of student-athletes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment of qualified student-athletes, practice planning and coordination of off-campus facilities, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, spiritual development and formation of student-athletes, fundraising, budgeting, scheduling, supervising cross country and track staff, administrative duties and compliance with Providence, CALPAC, and NAIA rules and regulations. Travel is required for recruiting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred. Proven track record of success with a minimum of three to five years of coaching and recruiting experience.
- Dynamic ability to attract, recruit, and develop student-athletes with the understanding of how to develop a competitive collegiate track program.
- Strong communication skills: interpersonal, written, and social. Ability and desire to work in a team environment. Must have and maintain a valid California driver’s license and be able and willing to travel.
TO APPLY
- Send completed application, cover letter, and resume to hr@providencecc.edu or
- Mail to: Providence Christian College
Attn: Human Resources
464 E. Walnut Street
Pasadena, CA 91101
Resident Director
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2019 – OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: December 16, 2019
POSITION TYPE: Full-time exempt; requires living in the residential student Village among students.
COMPENSATION: Private on-site apartment, additional salary commensurate with education and experience, full host of employee benefits including healthcare and retirement, and a meal stipend.
Providence Christian College is a growing, inter-denominationally Reformed, accredited liberal arts college, that exists to serve the Reformed and Evangelical Christian community on the West Coast by equipping students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their churches, their communities and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity. Providence is distinctly Christian and Reformed; distinctly classical in its approach to emphasizing core liberal arts; and distinctly counter-cultural.
As a residential college, Providence is located in Old Town Pasadena, California. 90% of our students live on campus in apartment housing. 60% of our students are student-athletes, 55% are male, 75% are from California. Learn more about Providence by visiting our website: www.providencecc.edu
Position Summary
The Resident Director is a full time (evenings/weekends), live-in position that reports to the Dean of Students. General duties include promoting community, supervision of student employees, enforcement of college and resident life policies, and management of various resident life functions.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Resident Director will be responsible for the following:
- Providing shared oversight of residence halls, including Resident Assistant supervision
- Providing Resident Assistant training and the ongoing coaching of RAs
- Counseling residential students regarding personal and interpersonal issues
- Connecting students with resources, including academic and counseling services
- Assisting the Student Life department with the following:
- Event planning with Campus Activities Board, Student Senate and RAs
- Housing placement and management
- Orientation and retreat for new students
- Organization and execution of chapel
- Student retention management and strategic planning
- Administrative tasks as needed
- Scheduling maintenance and apartment turnover
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and some level of relevant work experience (1-2 years). Must possess strong organizational, administrative, communication and leadership skills. Candidates who have experience in Resident Life or Student Development, and/or hold a graduate degree are preferred. Candidates who have had a comparable educational experience to Providence will be more prepared for this position.
TO APPLY
The following application materials should be submitted to Human Resources at hr@providencecc.edu
- A letter of interest
- Your professional and educational resume
- Unofficial College Transcripts
- A Staff Application For Employment
