Position Announcement
Full-Time Regular Contract for 2008 - 2009 - Psychology
POSITION TITLE: Regular Contract – Psychology
REPORTS TO: Chair of Social Sciences
SUPERVISES: May be assigned supervisory responsibilities
The Position: The successful candidate will promote innovative teaching and learning, incorporating a multidisciplinary approach. The Faculty Member will apply an international approach to curriculum development. The Faculty Member works collaboratively with colleagues across disciplines and across the college, and participates in advising, committee assignments, and other academic and institutional support activities. We need a creative leader with the energy and skills to carry out new instructional initiatives for Psychology, including relationships with baccalaureate-granting institutions to foster transfer and degree completion. The successful candidate for the position will be a dynamic academic leader with a sense of humor who works well in a collaborative, participative environment.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Faculty 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; 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; participating in in-service programs and professional development activities; support student activities; serve on committees; attend meetings called by the President, Vice-President of Instruction, Dean of Liberal Arts, and Department Chair; assist the Chair, Dean or Vice President of Instruction with other activities as assigned.
Institutional Service Responsibilities: May include developing and coordinating community outreach programs and alternative course formats; Psychology Club Advisor; developing partnerships with businesses and/or agencies in the community; developing new CCA programs; assisting the Chair with the evaluation and supervision of part-time faculty; helping the Chair of Social Sciences recruit, evaluate and supervise part-time faculty.
Required Qualifications:
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Graduate degree in Psychology, or a graduate degree plus 18 hours of graduate level Psychology
coursework.
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Teaching experience at the college level.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Two years Community College experience teaching Psychology.
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Experience in a multi-cultural environment.
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Ph.D. in Psychology
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Lifespan/Gender/Human Growth and Development/Sexuality/Child Psychology teaching experience.
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:
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Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be
produced within three (3) days of hire.
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Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
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Final candidate will be subject to a criminal background check
prior to final selection process.
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Final candidate will be required to submit official transcripts.
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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.
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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.