"Part-Time Instructor - CAD Courses"

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

This position is a part-time assignment, created to meet the instructional needs of the department in the following content areas: Revit Architecture, SolidWorks.

Our part-time instructors teach introductory (1000-level) and intermediate (2000-level) courses for transfer, as well as terminal degree/certificate pathways. Class assignments may include teaching day and/or evening classes in different modalities (face-to-face, online or hybrid).

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a wide range of skillsets (and/or occupational experience) in design/drafting related to engineering, construction, graphic design, 3D printing, 3D scanning, or other drafting related skills/certifications.

Our part-time instructors are an integral part of the instructional team. Student retention and success are our top priorities, and we expect our instructors to work collaboratively with our faculty and staff to achieve this goal for our diverse student population.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Primary teaching duties will include teaching any/all of the following CAD courses: CAD 2220 Revit Architecture, CAD 2450 SolidWorks Basics, CAD 2451 SolidWorks Intermediate, CAD 2455 SolidWorks/Mechanical. There may be the opportunity to be assigned additional courses in Engineering, as needed.
• Teach the assigned courses in keeping with the mission of the college (https://ccaurora.edu/about-cca/mission/). A commitment to student academic success is essential.
• Develop (with assistance from the Department Chair/Lead Faculty) content, activities and assessments that lead to the successful attainment of the identified course competencies established in the Colorado Common Course Numbering System (CCNS).
• Provide content and graded deliverables in a timely manner to inform students about their progress and opportunities that will allow students to succeed.
• Make use of latest tools and technology (including computers, application software, communication tools, audio/visual equipment, etc.) for instructional effectiveness, in addition to being willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning.
• 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 model syllabus and the competencies established in the Colorado Common Course Numbering System (CCNS).
• Be knowledgeable about pedagogy, user-centered course design, retention, inclusion, and assessment of outcomes, or be available and willing to receive professional development trainings in these areas.
• 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.
• Complete the mandatory trainings — D2L, New Faculty and Instructor Orientation, and Web Accessibility. Instructors must also complete the Foundations of Online Teaching and Learning training to be eligible for teaching online courses.
• Attend required department/faculty meetings as required by the Department Chair.
• Participate in coaching/mentoring and assessment initiatives established by Department Chair/Lead Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or a related field AND 4000 verifiable occupational/industry hours within the past 7 years, OR Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering or a related field AND 2000 verifiable occupational/industry hours within the past 7 years.
• Eligible for CTE credentialing in the state of Colorado.
• Knowledge of and experience with relevant CAD software.
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to engaging students in a meaningful way in the classroom.
• Available to teach days and/or evenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience.
• Professional Certifications: Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE) certification in Design/Engineering, Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Architectural Design.
• Experience with presenting content using various teaching methods (e.g., lectures, project-based, industry-related, problem solving) in order to adapt to varied learning styles.
• Experience with a learning management system (LMS).
• Demonstrated commitment to DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) and impacting underrepresented students.

Supplemental Information

Salary: Instructional hours will be paid at the current Instructor rate, which is $1051.00 per credit hour.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed. Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of a completed application package submitted by candidate.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, a statement of teaching philosophy and pedagogical practices, unofficial transcripts, copies of any applicable current credentials, 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.

Application Checklist: Complete Applications must include the following documents: A complete online application, A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application, A cover letter that addresses each item under “Minimum Qualifications” and highlights experience related to the position, A statement of teaching philosophy and pedagogical practices, not more than one page long, Unofficial transcripts, Copies of any applicable current credentials, Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@ccaurora.edu.