"Part-time Instructor - Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Computer Web-based"

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:

• Computer Information System
• Computer Networking
• Computer Science
• Computer Web-based

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).

Examples of skillsets that we are looking for include:

• Experience in C++, C#, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET, SQL Server, T-SQL DDL/DML, SSIS, Windows Server, Linux, project management, networking, administration, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routing, and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Professional Certifications - CompTIA A+; CompTIA Network+; CompTIA Security+; CompTIA Linux+, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Project+; or equivalent.

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

• 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. Instructors must also complete the Foundations of Online Teaching and Learning training to be eligible for teaching online courses.
• Participate in coaching/mentoring and assessment initiatives established by Department Chair/Lead Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelors 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
• Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field from an accredited college/university. OR
• Masters 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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: 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.

Benefits: 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.