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Arapahoe Community College

Robotics & Automation Instructor

Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, Colorado, us, 80161


Salary:

See Position Description

Location :

Parker, CO

Job Type:

Instructor (part-time)

Job Number:

00140

Division:

Instruction

Department:

Electronics

Opening Date:

08/30/2024

FLSA:

Exempt

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.Job Summary

The Robotics and Automation Program at Arapahoe Community College is accepting applications for part-time Instructors. Courses are held at ACC's Legacy Campus in Lone Tree.

This posting may be used to fill multiple part-time Instructor vacancies. The finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online courses.

Part-time Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the department or program chair within the discipline and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Classes may be held days, evenings, and weekends.

The instructor must be patient, and respectful, while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the program.

Qualifications

Associate degree, or higher, in Electronics Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, Industrial Arts, or related subfield.Has, or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 4000 non-teaching occupational hours (2000 hours if at bachelor's or higher) within the last 7 years*Field experience with any of the following disciplines: DC/AC Electricity, Industrial Wiring, Motors and Controls, PLCs, Robotics, Automation, Mechanical Drive Systems, Fluid Power, Printreading, Quality Control.Demonstrate a growth mindset regarding professional development.Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.*Current teachers applying to teach ACC campus-based, online, or concurrent enrollment CTE courses may include non-teaching occupational hours that are older than 7-year requirement if they have the required degree (and license/certifications as listed) and a minimum of 3 years full-time teaching experience in the discipline/program or 6 years part-time teaching experience in the discipline/program.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the Robotics and Automation discipline.Experience in facilitating equitable outcomes for customers, key stakeholders, or students using effective inclusive strategies.Demonstrated commitment working with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized communities such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.Demonstrate building successful professional relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external constituents and outside agencies.Participate and/or lead in professional organizations, committees and/or taskforces.Experience with remote and/or online teaching/training and experience developing courses for multiple delivery formats.Ability to develop well-defined assessment/evaluation objectives and high-performance standards aligned with expectations.Application Instructions

All applicants must submit:

ResumeDetailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement.Unofficial transcripts - Your experience and skills are what matter to us. As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation.This posting is to create an instructor pool. The application window is expected to close on December 31, 2024.

CompensationCourses are paid per credit hour at a rate of $1,149 for Level 1, $1,207 for Level 2, and $1,260 for Level 3. Individuals who do not actively teach within CCCS will be hired at the Level 1 rate. Those actively employed within CCCS are eligible to be hired at their current level (refer to SP 3-10b for additional information).

Please reach out to Chris Gorrie, Program Chair for Robotics & Automation Technology at with any questions about this position.

Reach out to us at if you have any questions.

ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Notice to all Applicants

Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.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 their application material.Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at

For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at 303.797.5800, Campus.Police@arapahoe.edu, or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. ACC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Additional information about this, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the site under "Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information."Sick leave is granted in accordance with , accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.Instructors are required to contribute to at a fixed percentage of their salary and do not contribute to Social Security. ACC/CCCS student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA. ACC/CCCS offers three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457.ACC offers an Instructor Advancement Program (IAP), which allows instructors to achieve Level II and Level III status when all requirements for each level have been met.