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FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT COMPUTER SCIENCE (CSC 234): C++ PROGRAMMING (PLATFORM) AND (CSC 241) ADVANCED JAVA PROGRAMMING - BOULDER COUNTY CAMPUS

Front Range Community College (FRCC) is the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 30,000 credit students annually. FRCC is one of 30 colleges in the AACC Pathways project, was recently selected as a Most Promising Place to Work in Diverse Magazine and was profiled as one of 6 top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. The college has a detailed strategic plan focused on improving student graduation and transfer rates, a strong assessment program, and invests heavily in professional development for staff and faculty including a college-wide leadership program, Roadmap to Achievement. The college has a strong commitment to equity and actively works to create inclusive communities. For more information, visit www.frontrange.edu. The college has a clear vision outlined in its strategic plan, VISION 2020.

FRCC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is intentional about creating a learning and working environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. FRCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or national origin in employment or in our educational programs and activities.

Front Range Community College is dedicated to maintaining curriculum integrity and consistent instruction by providing high quality teaching experiences.

SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of December 1, 2019.

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. Completed application package includes:

1. A LETTER OF INTEREST OF NO MORE THAN FIVE PAGES, SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSING THE ITEMS UNDER "REQUIRED EDUCATION" AND "REQUIRED EXPERIENCE";
2. A RESUME;
3. A COPY OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS;
4. A ONE PAGE STATEMENT OF YOUR TEACHING PHILOSOPHY;
5. A LIST OF COURSES AND THE SEMESTERS YOU HAVE TAUGHT.

All candidates, including current Front Range Community College employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above. Only COMPLETED application packets will move forward for screening. PLEASE REVIEW THE JOB DUTIES AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DEMONSTRATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT YOU MEET ALL OF THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE TO BE CONSIDERED.  FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews and will be required to give a brief teaching demonstration. All application materials become the property of Front Range Community College and cannot be copied. FRCC WILL CONDUCT A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ON SELECTED CANDIDATE. EMPLOYMENT OFFERS AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING A SATISFACTORY REPORT.

FRCC is committed to diversity and inclusion and is intentional about creating a learning and working environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome and encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our college. FRCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or national origin in employment or in our educational programs and activities.

Front Range Community College has been and continues to be dedicated to student success. This year FRCC has been chosen as one of 30 colleges to become a Pathways College out of over 200 colleges that applied nationally.  We are seeking faculty who are fully committed to the principles of Pathways.  This is the next step as our college and all faculty, staff and employees are devoted to diversity and inclusion on a daily, ongoing basis.

SALARY: The pay range for Part-Time Instructors varies, depending on the type of course, the contact ratio and contact hours, as well as your level of education and years of teaching.  Please refer to our Part-Time Instructor Pay Matrix for detailed information.

BENEFITS: Part-Time Instructors will have their hours measured on an annual basis to determine eligibility to enroll in medical health insurance only for the following benefit period.  (SEE: 2020-2021 Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information)

GENERAL SUMMARY: PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR, COLLEGE NOW, P-TECH AT SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL IN LONGMONT, CO

Front Range Community College is dedicated to maintaining curriculum integrity and consistent instruction by providing high quality teaching experiences.

We are learner-centered and responsive to diverse goals, including service to community. We will facilitate learning where, when, and how it best suits the needs of the diverse learning public we serve. Our curriculum will prepare vocational, academic, and business-oriented students to succeed in a highly competitive, global economy by focusing on quality, innovation, technology, self-initiative, and problem solving. Collaboration, teamwork, cheerfulness, diversity and a priority on student success and satisfaction will characterize our work and our management. We recognize that our faculty, together with our staff, is our greatest asset and that our commitment to their continuous professional development is essential. We are driven to excel and embrace the importance of listening to our constituencies. Business and civic leaders will experience our resolve to be recognized as a model for a “virtual campus” spanning not only North Jefferson, Adams, Boulder, and Larimer counties, but wherever technology will allow us to educate effectively.

This position is supported by the Boulder County Campus College Now team: with onboarding, professional development, and instructional support at the high school site where the course will be taught.

Candidates interested in teaching a college course at a high school site should express their interest in teaching in a concurrent enrollment program. The FRCC College Now program relies on excellent, engaging instruction that meets the high school student’s academic abilities and skills and complements them with a transformational college experience that introduces students to a pathway of lifelong learning. Incremental pay is one benefit of accepting a concurrent enrollment instructor position.

ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL REMAIN IN A TALENT POOL FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION.

Provides rigorous, challenging, and engaging instruction based on FRCC curriculum standards and departmental policies. Front Range Community College recognizes and appreciates the key role and contributions that instructors have in relation to student success.

COURSE CONTENT:

1. Creates an effective learning environment for students.
2. Teaches courses consistent with CCNS template and appropriate course content guide, catalog description, at the scheduled time and place and meets required contact hours.
3. Uses appropriate resources, technology, and pedagogy in the delivery of courses.
4. Sustains consistency and course integrity through participation in college-wide and programmatic assessment of student learning.
5. Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement and adheres to departmental standards and policies.

RECORDKEEPING:

1. Turns in official grade book (a legal, permanent record) to department at the end of each semester.
2. Submits syllabus to department by the end of the first week of class.
3. Provides each student with a syllabus that complies with FRCC/department syllabus guidelines by the end of the first week including all course requirements, course schedule, course evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, make-up examination policy, and related course procedures.
4. Conducts a verity of appropriate student performance evaluations. Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion, normally within a week.
5. Regularly informs students of course progress, and assigns and submits final grades by published deadlines.
6. Maintains student attendance records, including “No Shows” (students who have not shown up for class).
7. Learns and uses college software for all grades, student roster and attendance, and final grade reporting.

COMMUNICATIONS

1. Assists students with study problems and with evaluating their potential for successful achievement in the course or discipline. Makes referrals as appropriate for academic or student success support.
2. Adheres to FERPA guidelines and maintains student confidentiality.
3. Checks college email at least twice weekly throughout the semester.
4. Responds quickly to email or voicemail requests from administration as well as students.
5. Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment inside and outside of the classroom. Prepares and submits incident reports to Dean of Student Services for inappropriate student behavior as defined by Student Code of Conduct.

PROFESSIONALISM

1. Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills and currency appropriate to the teaching assignment and consistent with FRCC guidelines and CCCOES policies.
2. Interacts sensitively to students, staff and faculty of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
3. Promotes a positive collegiate atmosphere.

Required Skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• MINIMUM REQUIRED: A related associates (or relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years;

• OR, a related Bachelor’s or any Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years. 

  RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Computer Information

  Systems, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Computing, Information Technology, Computer Systems Analyst, Software Systems Developer, Web Developer, Database Administrator, Network Systems Administrator.

Required Experience

REQUIRED

•  Must qualify for CTE Credential.

WELCOME TO FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WHERE YOU COME FOR THE STUDENTS, BUT STAY FOR THE PEOPLE!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES: Front Range Community College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Front Range Community College's alcohol and other drug policy
• VAWA policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

THE CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT CAN BE ACCESSED IN TWO WAYS:

1. By going to the internet website at:  Clery Act Information
2. Printed copies of the FRCC Campus Annual Security Report are available on request through the Dean of Students Affairs Office and any college Campus Security and Preparedness Office.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• MINIMUM REQUIRED: A related associates (or relevant current industry license or certification) and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years;

• OR, a related Bachelor’s or any Master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years. 

  RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL, AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE IN: Computer Information

  Systems, Computer Networking, Computer Science, Computing, Information Technology, Computer Systems Analyst, Software Systems Developer, Web Developer, Database Administrator, Network Systems Administrator.