Salary: $874.00 Hourly
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: INST7721-2
Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO
Department: Academic Affairs
The Community College of Aurora is looking for inclusive and engaging History instructors to teach courses in 20th Century World History for Fall 2021. CCA is committed to providing quality instruction and maintains high academic standards as well as a strong commitment to the success of our students.
The Social Science Department represents a diverse and multi-disciplinary collection of outstanding academic programs where instructors engage in a collegial and collaborative environment. The department also offers numerous avenues for new instructors to sharpen their pedagogical craft through professional development opportunities, faculty mentoring, Inclusive Excellence trainings, and participation in curriculum development or equity initiatives.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Effectively teach history courses
Adopt an inclusive excellence framework which meets the needs of individual students, integrates culturally responsive pedagogies, and strives to incorporate diverse sources and readings into the course
Incorporate and apply Gatekeeper Initiatives (if applicable)
Evaluate or assess student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus
Promote student success through engaging instruction, success, and rigor
Maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students in CCA’s learning management system (Desire to Learn) and submit required records according to department protocol, convention, and deadlines
Complete a departmental orientation for the first year
Uphold the mission, values and institutional outcomes of the college
Abide by all relevant CCA, CCCS, and SBCCOE policies and procedures
Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in History OR a Master’s Degree in a related field and 18 graduate credit hours in History
Willingness to learn about and incorporate the Inclusive Excellence Framework into pedagogy
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in History
College-level teaching experience in History
Experience teaching in a diverse community-college setting
Knowledge and understanding of Inclusive Excellence
Supplemental information
Salary: Instructional hours will be paid at the current Instructor rate, which is $874.00 per credit hour. HIS 247 is three credit hours. Site training and coordination will be paid on a contract basis.
Position Specifics: Positions are available for the fall 2021 semester. These positions are part-time. There are no insurance benefits offered with these positions. However, other benefits associated with this type of position include, a pension plan through the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association and eligibility to contribute to supplemental retirement plans.
Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of resumes will begin immediately will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to [email protected] upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected].
By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.
Notice to all Applicants:
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at [email protected].
The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency’s Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or [email protected].
Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Community College of Aurora will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at [email protected].
Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. We can only achieve this together. CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our College community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence. We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.
Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive – Together, we are CCA
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