Position Announcement
Full-Time, 12 Month Regular Faculty – Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

POSITION TITLE:   Director/Faculty, Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

REPORTS TO:          Dean of CTE, Business, Computers and Science

SUPERVISES:           May be assigned supervisory responsibilities

THE COLLEGE: The Community College of Aurora is a vibrant, growing, diverse urban community college committed to student engagement, innovative teaching and a global, multicultural perspective on learning.  The college has built a reputation of excellence by cultivating a culture which values students, faculty and staff and achieves its goals by maintaining a supportive, empowering environment that emphasizes flexibility and shared decision making.  CCA offers over 50 degree and certificate programs that prepare 9,000 students for entry into the work force or transfer to baccalaureate-granting institutions. CCA operates on two campuses, the CentreTech campus in central Aurora and the Lowry campus on the Aurora/Denver border.  The college’s student body is truly diverse with nearly half of all students identified as racial or ethnic minorities and a large and growing number of students with first languages other than English.

THE COMMUNITY: Aurora, a city of over 300,000 and the third largest in Colorado, is located just east of Denver, gateway to the beautiful Rocky Mountains.  The Denver metropolitan area enjoys a high quality of life with a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities and excellent public schools, colleges and universities.  The Southeast Denver/Aurora Corridor, home to the Community College of Aurora, boasts the region’s most diverse immigrant communities.  Russian bookstores, African centers, European marts, Korean restaurants, English acquisition centers, synagogues, mosques and Orthodox churches abound. 

THE POSITION:       The Director/Faculty Member provides leadership and management for the new Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).  The Center provides students with learning opportunities which result in certificates and degrees related to the diverse areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  Emphasis in this position is placed upon the design, implementation and growth of an innovative educational program that integrates the skills and knowledge associated with STEM related initiatives into the college offerings.  The Director/Faculty Member works collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines and across the college, participates in advising, committee assignments, and other academic and institutional support activities.  The Director/Faculty Member will also work on nurturing productive relationships in the business, industry, and governmental communities that support the program and create job opportunities for students.  Additionally, the Director/Faculty Member will develop relationships with baccalaureate-granting institutions to foster transfer and degree completion.  The Faculty Member teaches a reduced class load according to established guidelines and policies.  The successful candidate for the position will be a creative academic leader with a sense of humor who works well in a collaborative, participative environment.

DIRECTOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•           Provide leadership and management for the programs administered by the Center for Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics

•           Pursue innovative teaching practices with a multicultural, international perspective

•           Develop innovative instructional programs that recognize and address STEM related initiatives

•           Develop new STEM related certificate and degree programs

•           Develop partnerships with business, community partners, and employers to solicit their input and assistance in creating educational and workforce opportunities

•           Develop partnerships with colleges and universities to promote transfer and completion of baccalaureate degrees

•           Collaborate with the college’s high school recruitment and enrollment operations to foster new student enrollment in the Center’s programs

•           Pursue alternative sources of funding through grants and contributions

•           Coordinate with the Director of Communications to develop promotional and informational materials

•           Recruit, evaluate and supervise part-time faculty

FACULTY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•           Develop and implement curriculum for classes and programs that meet student and community needs

•           Maintain accurate and timely records of student performance in classes

•           Advise students

•           Contribute to the processes of instructional planning, budgeting, assessment and curriculum review

•           Pursue continued professional improvement both in subject matter and instructional methods

•           Create or renew high school, community college and baccalaureate articulation agreements

•           Support student activities

•           Serve on committees

•           Participate in in-service programs and professional development activities

•           Attend meetings called by the President, Vice president of Instruction and/or Dean of CTE, Science, and Business

•           Assist the Dean of CTE, Science, and Business and/or Vice President of Instruction with other activities as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•           Graduate degree in a field related to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics

•           Demonstrated skills in management and leadership

•           Teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•           Two years Community College teaching experience

•           Experience in a multi-cultural environment

•           Interest/experience in globalizing the curriculum and/or international experience

•           Professional experience in relation to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics

•           Ph.D. in a related field

CONTRACT SPECIFICS & SALARY RANGE: Regular 12-month faculty contract with reduced teaching load for director duties.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience and in accordance with the 2007-2008 Administrative Salary Schedule.  Salary range is mid $40s to low $60s per year.  CCA offers a competitive fringe benefit program including health, dental and life insurance.  Leave benefits and holidays are also included. 

ANTICIPATED START DATE:  The successful candidate could begin immediately.  The latest start date would be June 1, 2008. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: To apply, send a letter of application addressing the position requirements, a professional resume, and the names of three references with their contact information, to:  

E-mail:            HR@ccaurora.edu     Note:  E-mailed applications are preferred.
            Fax:                303-360-4772
            US Mail:         Debbie Irvine, Human Resources
                                    Community College of Aurora
                                    16000 E. CentreTech Parkway
                                    Aurora, Colorado  80011-9036 

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material or fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly. 

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIAL:  Position is open until filled.  Application material will be reviewed immediately. Call 303-360-4823 with questions regarding the application process.

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/s will be subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate/s will be required to submit official transcripts.
• 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 www.copera.org.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities.  Inquiries about Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.