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Position Announcement

Faculty Appointment for 2008-2009 Academic Year – Mathematics

POSITION TITLE:      Nine-Month Regular Faculty Appointment – Mathematics

REPORTS TO:             Department Chair of Mathematics

SUPERVISES:              May be assigned supervisory responsibilities

The Position: The Mathematics department at the Community College of Aurora has put a great deal of emphasis towards finding creative and effective ways of engaging students in the classroom and online.  The faculty member will be responsible for taking a leadership role in continuing to develop this emphasis, and thus must have the knowledge and experience of the best practices in teaching with technology, including online teaching.  The faculty member will also be responsible for taking a leadership role in the math department’s self assessment.  This includes the collection and analysis of data that measures the math skills of our students, as well as making decisions about appropriate changes based on that analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide leadership in developing practices to engage students in technology enhanced courses, both in online classes and traditional classes that take advantage of technology based resources; provide leadership with the collection and analysis of data to measure the achievement of math skills as part of the Community College of Aurora’s self-assessment; maintain accurate and timely records of student performance in classes; infuse curriculum with technology; actively engage students in the learning process; advise students; contribute to the processes of instructional planning, assessment and curriculum review; pursue continued professional development both in subject matter and instructional methods; support student activities; serve on committees and attend meetings as required; other activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications: Graduate degree in Mathematics, or a graduate degree plus 18 hours of graduate level Mathematics coursework.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in post-secondary teaching of math, particularly both developmental math courses and college level math (including College Algebra, Trigonometry, Intro to Statistics, and Calculus I, II, and III); two years Community College experience teaching of math; experience in a multi-cultural environment; demonstrated experience with faculty development; demonstrated interest in cross-discipline activities; demonstrated leadership and entrepreneurial skill; Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field; interpersonal skills supporting effective collegial efforts within both the math department and within CCA’s broader community of faculty and staff.

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 May 16, 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/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 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.