Part-time Biology Instructor

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The successful candidate is knowledgeable in biology content and comfortable using pedogeological techniques effective for a diverse student population. The characteristics crucial to success in the position include creative academic leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a strong appreciation for working in a collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and participative environment. Position is a part-time assignment to meet the departmental instructional needs for introductory biology (majors and non-majors) and/or healthcare related biology courses. Candidates should identify specific course experience in their cover letter. Class assignments may include teaching day and/or evening classes in different modalities (face-to-face and/or online). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to the successful attainment of identified course competencies with assistance from the 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 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 Department Chair and/or Faculty Lead

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Masters degree in Biology or a Masters degree in a related content area and 18 graduate credit hours in Biology.
• Ability to teach courses in-person at the Lowry campus.
• Available to teach days and/or evenings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College-level teaching experience
• PhD in Biology or a related field
• Proven track record in developing and implementing new curricular activities that impact student success
• Demonstrated interest in engaging and impacting underrepresented students

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary: Instructional hours will be paid at the current Instructor rate, which is $1011.00 per credit hour. Science course compensation includes additional pay for added contact hours.

Position Specifics: Position is part-time. There are no insurance benefits offered with this position; 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 and will continue until the position is filled.

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.