Position Announcement
Full-Time Regular Contract for 2008 - 2009 - English
POSITION TITLE: Nine-Month Regular Contract – English
REPORTS TO: Chair of Communication
SUPERVISES: May be assigned supervisory responsibilities
The Position: This position is focused on composition with a process-oriented approach. The successful candidate will have experience with and interest in teaching both Developmental and College-level composition courses. The Faculty Member will work collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines and across the college, participate in advising and committee assignments, and perform other academic and institutional support activities as needed. The Community College of Aurora serves a very diverse community, and the successful candidate will be comfortable with and energized by the varied demographics represented within our classes.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Faculty Responsibilities: Maintain and update syllabi for all courses included in the teaching assignment and submit these documents each semester; maintain accurate records of student performance in classes; contribute to the processes of instructional planning, budgeting, assessment and curriculum review; develop new course designs that explore the possibility of paired classes and/or online instruction; pursue continued professional development both in subject matter and instructional methods with an emphasis on opportunities related to Developmental Education and the connection between reading and writing.
Institutional Service Responsibilities: Participate in Composition Assessment Committee; assist the Chair with the recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of part-time faculty; and assist the Chair with class scheduling and text book evaluations.
Required Qualifications:
Graduate degree in English, or a graduate degree plus 18 hours of graduate level English/Composition coursework.
Teaching experience at the college level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years Community College experience teaching English.
Experience in a multi-cultural environment.
Ph.D. in English.
Contract Specifics & Salary Range: Nine-month regular faculty appointment. Salary is commensurate with education and experience and in accordance with the 2008-2009 Administrative Salary Schedule. Salary range is $38,500 to $50,000 per year. CCA offers a competitive fringe benefit program including health, dental and life insurance. Leave benefits and holidays are also included. For information on benefits associated with this position, visit http://www.cccs.edu/HR/Admin.html.
Anticipated Start Date: The successful candidate will begin work on August 18, 2008.
Application Process: To apply, send a letter of application addressing the position requirements, a professional resume, a copy of your unofficial transcripts, 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: 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. Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who submit their material by April 25, 2008. 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 will be subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate 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 Opportunity Employer: The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to the Human Resources Department, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.