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Engineering Graphics technology (EGT) Instructor

Company:
Red Rocks Community College
Job Location:
Lakewood, 80228
Category:
Other Engineering Faculty
Type:
Full-Time
Salary: See Position Description

Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Number: 00786

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Engineering and Engineering Graphics Technology

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA Status: Exempt

To Apply
Complete an application and attach the following: A resume/cv and a cover letter describing your professional work experience and addressing the required qualifications. Transcripts (unofficial) of undergraduate and graduate level course work.





Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.



RRCC 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.

Summary of Position



The Red Rocks Community College STEM Department  is seeking a part-time instructor to teach  Engineering Graphics Technology courses.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional with a passion for teaching and helping students succeed. The successful candidate has a strong commitment to effective, engaging teaching and creates a class environment that encourages learning. The instructor must be patient and respectful, while also providing clear expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as to the goals of the program.

Part-time instructor responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery will primarily be asynchronously online for pooled course sections through the Colorado Online@ consortium, in which students register from throughout the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). Potential future face-to-face classes may be held days, evenings, and weekends.

This position reports to the department chair within the discipline and does not supervise other employees. Occasional meetings or trainings may also be scheduled outside of regular work hours. The finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online classes.

This position is open and continuous. Candidates selected will be contacted. 

Qualifications



Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
  • Demonstrated ability and desire to teach students online and face-to-face.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach students using traditional and alternative methods of instruction. 
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the classroom where appropriate. 
  • Demonstrated ability in Programming Languages, such as Arduino, Python, JavaScript, and/or Matlab. Demonstrated CAD Experience: Solidworks, Autodesk, Tinkercad, OnShape. 
  • Demonstrated Professional Engineering Communication: Project Management, Engineering Design Reports, and professional presentations. Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Required Qualifications: 
  • A Master's degree in one of the related degrees: Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics from an accredited institution.
  • Fifteen (15) semester credit hours teaching experience.
  • Experience in at least one of the following: curriculum development, supervision, instruction, evaluation, or academic advising.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A master's or Ph.D. in Engineering from an academic institution accredited by ABET. 
  • One or more years of industry engineering experience. 
  • One semester of teaching Engineering Design to community college students. 
  • Teaching or experience in high school STEM programming. 
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and skills.
 Physical and Cognitive Demands:The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position:
  • Constantly uses a computer and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc. 
  • Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills. 
  • The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. 
  • Occasionally moves, positions, and transports classroom and office equipment and supplies weighing up to 10 lbs. 
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.

Advertised Hourly Pay
The pay for this position is $1,149.00 - $1,810.50 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt position and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

To Apply
All applicants must submit:
  1. Resume
  2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
  3. Transcripts (unofficial) of undergraduate and graduate level course work.
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.




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 candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
  • Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
  • Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
  • Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
  • All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
  • Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer



Red Rocks Community College and 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 sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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 https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.



We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.



Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.



For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.
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