POSITION SUMMARY

This position is a part-time assignment, created to meet the instructional needs of the math department for teaching math courses ranging from college algebra to calculus sequence including statistics and math for liberal arts. Class assignments may include teaching day and/or evening classes in different modalities (face-to-face, online or hybrid). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.

OVERVIEW OF CCA  

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• identified course competencies with assistance from the Department Chair or Faculty Lead 
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with community college philosophy.
• Be knowledgeable about pedagogy, methods, retention, inclusion, and assessment of outcomes (or be available and willing to receive training in these areas)
• One week prior to the first day of class, provide the Department Chair or Faculty Lead with a copy of the course syllabus
• At the first-class meeting, provide students with a syllabus for the course that includes all components of the course model syllabus and the competencies established in the Colorado Common Course Numbering System
• Conduct student evaluations of instruction in accordance with established policies and procedures at the end of the semester
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students in the college learning management system—Desire2Learn (D2L)—and submit required records according to published instructions and deadlines. 
• Attend required meetings
• Complete the Learning Management System training, New Faculty and Instructor Orientation, and Web Accessibility Training
• Participate in coaching/mentoring and assessment initiatives established by the Department Chair and/or Faculty Lead

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's degree in mathematics or statistics from a regionally accredited college or university

• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to use a learning management system (LMS). 
• Commitment to learning innovative ideas for classroom presentations and dynamic class interactions to engage student learning in a meaningful way

• Doctoral degree in mathematics or statistics from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing new curricular activities that impact student success. 
• Ability to use D2L as the learning management system (LMS).
• Experience in 2-year college-level teaching. 
• Demonstrated interest in engaging and impacting underrepresented students.
• For candidates with interest in online teaching, experience teaching online college-level courses. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Salary: Beginning Fall 2024, the starting rate will be $1,149.00 per credit hour taught. Instructors are paid on a biweekly schedule.  Site training and coordination will be paid on a contract basis.
 
 Deadline to Submit Application Material:

• Letter of interest detailing experience as related to the position.
• Latest resume.
• A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy and pedogeological practices.
• Copies of official transcripts.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@CCAurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.  

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.

Application Checklist 

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• 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 .                
  • Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or 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 Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.