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Geography Instructor
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Position Number: 1570066
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Science - Geography

Geography Instructor
Community College of Aurora

FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: Department Chair

Position:
The Community College of Aurora is looking for an inclusive and engaging instructor to teach a Fall 2019 GEO 105 World Regional Geography Course on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30-1:45.

CCA is committed to providing quality instruction and maintains high academic standards as well as a strong commitment to the success of our students. The Social Science Department represents a diverse and multi-disciplinary collection of outstanding academic programs where instructors engage in a collegial and collaborative environment. The department also offers numerous avenues for new instructors to sharpen their pedagogical craft through professional development opportunities, faculty mentoring, Inclusive Excellence trainings, and participation in curriculum development or equity initiatives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Effectively teach Geography courses

Adopt an inclusive excellence framework which meets the needs of individual students, integrates culturally responsive pedagogies, and strives to incorporate diverse sources and readings into the course

Evaluate or assess student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus

Promote student success through engaging instruction, success, and rigor

Maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students in CCA's learning management system (Desire to Learn) and submit required records according to department protocol, convention, and deadlines

Uphold the mission, values and institutional outcomes of the college

Abide by all relevant CCA, CCCS, and SBCCOE policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Geography OR a Master's Degree in a related field and 18 graduate credit hours in Geography

Willingness to learn about and incorporate the Inclusive Excellence Framework into pedagogy

Preferred Qualifications

College-level teaching experience in Geography

Experience teaching in a diverse community-college setting

Knowledge and understanding of Inclusive Excellence

Salary: Instructional hours will be paid at the current instructor rate. Site training and coordination will be paid on a contract basis.

Anticipated Start Date: August 26th

Application Process: Initial application review date is Wednesday, August 21st. Please submit a brief cover letter and resume/CV. This position will remain posted until the position is filled.

Materials will be reviewed as they are received.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply online at: https://ccaurora-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=80&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992331

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

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 is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
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 COPERA web page.
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.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. We can only achieve this together. CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our College community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. For more information on CCAs commitment to Inclusive Excellence please visit the Inclusive Excellence page.

Create an Inclusive Excellence plan

Incorporate evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies and curricula in the classroom

Provide high quality, inclusive, and responsive programming and services outside the classroom

Assess and evaluate the practices, policies, and outcomes of the College for inclusiveness

Provide intentional faculty and staff professional development that focuses on the implementation of Inclusive Excellence

Communicate support and direction for Inclusive Excellence through institutional leaders Identify, prioritize, and allocate resources that support Inclusive Excellence

Foster a climate for open dialogue

Facilitate Opportunities for cross-cultural interaction

According to the Association of American Colleges & Universities Inclusive Excellence is:

an active process through which colleges and universities achieve excellence in learning, teaching, student development, institutional functioning, and engagement in local and global communities (AACU, 2016, para. 2).

References: Association of American Colleges & Universities. (2016). Making excellence inclusive. Retrieved from http://aacu.org/making-excellence-inclusive

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA):
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@CCAurora.edu.

CCA Mission: "The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment."

Vision: We aspire to be the college where every student succeeds.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, age or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Community College of Aurora will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu