What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anatomy & Physiology Faculty position at Arapahoe Community College?

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Littleton, CO

Job Type : Regular Faculty Full-Time

Job Number : 00187

Division : Instruction

Department : Biology

Opening Date : 12 / 06 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Mountain

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 Anatomy & Physiology Faculty position is a full-time, 9-month faculty position in the Natural Sciences Department. ACC Faculty teach 15 credits each fall and spring semester. Faculty may have the option to teach courses during the summer semester for additional compensation. Courses may be taught using both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, computer-aided, distance learning, self-paced, and interdisciplinary. Faculty may need to teach at any ACC campus and at various times (days, evenings, and some weekends).

ACC is committed to creating a community of best practices in facilitating teaching, learning, and student success. As such, we seek faculty who will be engaged members of the college community through active service on committees, collaboration with colleagues, and who possess a commitment and passion to facilitating improved outcomes for students and communities the college serves.

ACC is dedicated to supporting our faculty throughout their careers as educators, scholars, and professionals. We provide a robust offering of professional development opportunities for faculty to strengthen their skills in teaching strategies, outcomes-based practice, and reflective practice. Faculty develop an equity-minded and culturally responsive pedagogy that closes success gaps and fosters a commitment to excellence in education. Candidates with a foundational understanding of these skills and knowledge or a demonstrated growth mindset on these topics are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking an individual with a passion for teaching and dedication to mentoring students in a supportive academic environment. The ideal candidate brings a combination of practical experience and academic expertise in anatomy and physiology and will contribute to the growth and development of our academic programs. Whether you have previous experience, or a passion to develop your skills in this area, we welcome educators who are excited to engage students in an immersive, practical environment.

Qualifications

Masters degree in Biology with emphasis in Anatomy and Physiology or one of the following related degrees : Anatomy & Physiology, Integrated Physiology, Kinesiology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Mycology, Neuroscience, Pathophysiology, or a related field, OR a masters degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in one of the disciplines listed above.
Experience teaching and training various subjects within the discipline.
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 generations graduates, and people with disabilities.
Demonstrate a growth mindset regarding professional development.
Ability to communicate effectively in a form that is appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with human bodies / anatomical donors in curriculum.

Experience in facilitating equitable outcomes for customers, key stakeholders, or students using effective inclusive strategies.

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.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

Work is primarily performed in a classroom and / or laboratory which may include exposure to hazardous chemicals such as formaldehyde and other chemicals used in embalming.

Occasionally moves, positions, and transports classroom and laboratory equipment and supplies. May occasionally need to move and position donors which may exceed 100 lbs.

May be required to work out of and travel between any ACC campus location.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit

Resume

Detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

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.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) means to you and how you may have incorporated DEI into your current or previous professional responsibilities. Also describe your experience working with or teaching individuals from historically marginalized populations, which may include but are not limited to, people of color, LGBTQ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities. What did you learn from these experiences and how did this inform your work?

Additional Information

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $61,175 to $76,285, commensurate with education and experience. This salary is based on 166 contract days within an academic year (August to May). This is a full-time, 9-month, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. provides information regarding salary placement and adjustments.

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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

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Arapahoe 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 or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or

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, , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including :

Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ()

Generous including up to 90 hours of sick leave per academic year with up to 16 of those hours converted to personal leave and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.

for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.

State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.

Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.

New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found in

Do you have a master's degree in Biology with emphasis in Anatomy & Physiology or one of the following related degrees : Anatomy & Physiology, Integrated Physiology, Kinesiology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Mycology, Neuroscience, Pathophysiology, or a related field, OR a master's degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in one of the disciplines listed above?

Describe your experience incorporating anatomical donors into curriculum.

Do you have prosection experience and, if not, how would you acquire it?

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