Part-Time Computer Technology Instructor (Pool)

Community College of Aurora • Aurora, CO

282d • $1,011

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field from an accredited college/university, AND Three years of experience working in a technology job (IT support, computer hardware, computer networks and cybersecurity).
• OR Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field from an accredited college/university.
• OR Master's degree in related content area AND 18 graduate credit hours in Computer Technology coursework.
• Possess a State of Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE) Credential in Information Technology.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in appropriate Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to use a collegiate learning management system (LMS).
• Experience in teaching technology classes.
• Commitment to learning innovative ideas for classroom presentations and dynamic class interactions to engage student learning in a meaningful way.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to the successful attainment of identified course competencies with assistance from the Department Chair/Lead Faculty.
• 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/Lead Faculty with a copy of the course syllabus for review.
• On the first day of class, 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 (CCNS).
• 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 department/faculty meetings.
• Complete the mandatory trainings - D2L, New Faculty and Instructor Orientation, and Web Accessibility.
• Participate in coaching/mentoring and assessment initiatives established by Department Chair/Lead Faculty.

Benefits

• Instructional hours will be paid at the current Instructor rate, which starts at $1,011.00 per credit hour taught.
• Course compensation includes additional pay for added contact hours.
• Pension plan through the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association.
• Eligibility to contribute to supplemental retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree