Biology Instructor

Salary : See Position Description

Location : 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Job Type : Part-time

Job Number : 800035

Division : Instruction

Opening Date : 11 / 08 / 2023

Closing Date : Continuous

VERVIEW OF CCA

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to : socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

POSITION SUMMARY

The successful candidate is knowledgeable in biology content and comfortable using pedogeological techniques effective for a diverse student population. The characteristics crucial to success in the position include creative academic leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and a strong appreciation for working in a collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and participative environment.

Position is a part-time assignment to meet the departmental instructional needs for introductory biology (majors and non-majors) and / or healthcare related biology courses. Candidates should identify specific course experience in their cover letter. Class assignments may include teaching day and / or evening classes in different modalities (face-to-face and / or online). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to the successful attainment of identified course competencies with assistance from the Faculty Lead
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with community college philosophy.
• Be knowledgeable about pedagogy, methods, retention, inclusion, and assessment of outcomes (or be available and willing to receive training in these areas)
• One week prior to the first day of class, provide the Faculty Lead with a copy of the course syllabus
• At the first class meeting, provide students with a syllabus for the course that includes all components of the course model syllabus and the competencies established in the Colorado Common Course Numbering System
• Conduct student evaluations of instruction in accordance with established policies and procedures at the end of the semester
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students in the college learning management system-Desire2Learn (D2L)-and submit required records according to published instructions and deadlines.
• Attend required meetings
• Complete the Learning Management System training, New Faculty and Instructor Orientation, and Web Accessibility Training
• Participate in coaching / mentoring and assessment initiatives established by Department Chair and / or Faculty Lead

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary : Instructional hours will be paid at the current Instructor rate, which is $1011.00 per credit hour. Science course compensation includes additional pay for added contact hours.

Position Specifics : Position is part-time. There are no insurance benefits offered with this position; however, other benefits associated with this type of position include a pension plan through the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association and eligibility to contribute to supplemental retirement plans.

Deadline to Submit Application Material : An initial review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process : When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at

By applying 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.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents :

Notice to all Applicants :

Colorado Residency Requirement :

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement :

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. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

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 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.

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 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

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, martial status, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance / Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Vice President of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at

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