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Summary of Position

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. We encourage applications from individuals whose background and interests align with our commitment to inclusiveness and welcome you to visit the RRCC Inclusion & Diversity webpage for additional information.  

With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting-edge model in higher education. We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture.  

Position Summary:  Perform instruction-related duties, responsibilities, and program direction in the Construction Technology department at the College in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the Colorado Community College System and Red Rocks Community College. A faculty assignment is comprised of two parts, one being the predominant duties as a teacher, which may include program coordination/development and the other is professional development and service obligations.

Description of Position

Instruction

Teach day, evening, weekend, and/or distance courses in accordance with approved course of study or outline utilizing traditional and alternative methods of instruction (including computer-aided, on-line, distance learning, self-paced, interdisciplinary, etc.) where appropriate.

Instruction duties and responsibilities center on teaching excellence, which can include:

• learning and applying culturally responsive education and inclusive learning environments into classroom instruction and curriculum;
• demonstrating equity and inclusion skills that are measurable, student-focused, and support equity in achieving learning outcomes;
• active student engagement that empowers learners to think critically and achieve academic, professional, and personal goals;
• robust instructional content that is thought-provoking, current and relevant;
• meaningful assessment and timely feedback related to student progress in achieving learning outcomes;
• continuous improvement of teaching and learning through evidence-based practices, reflection, innovation, and collaboration; and other College priorities.

Service

Service includes fulfilling the mission and goals of the College outside of the classroom. These may include, but are not limited to:

• departmental service, including curriculum coordination and development, planning, course scheduling, lab maintenance;
• student advising and outreach;
• industry outreach
• administrative assignments;
• committee work at a campus- level, college, or System-wide;
• sponsoring and participating in student activities;
• community service events related to the College and tied to personal professional goals and job responsibilities.
• Professional development activities are a part of service. Activities include:
• continuous improvement in teaching  
• best practices in higher education as related to College initiatives,
• maintaining expertise in the field
• personal enrichment in higher education structure or leadership.

Additional activities may include serving as the College representative on a local board or commission, making community or professional presentations, serving as a liaison to local schools, or serving as an elected or appointed member of local boards as a representative of the College.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Electrical or Journeyman’s Electrical License, or Associates degree in HVAC skilled trades or equivalent education in HVAC for journeyman level, or related field.
• Possession of or the eligibility to obtain a Colorado Vocational Credential (requires 4000 hours of documentable experience in the field over the last 7 years or 2,000 hours with a bachelor degree).
• Three (3) years of experience working in electrical controls, installation and maintenance of industrial or residential electrical systems, or applying and/or enforcing the National Electrical Code®, or working in HVAC including estimating, purchasing, installation, maintenance and repair of residential, commercial and industrial systems.
• 12 credit hours or the equivalent teaching experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited academic institution in Electrical, Electronics or a closely related field with coursework specific to electrical applications or electronic controls, or Bachelor’s degree or higher in the HVAC skilled trades, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience managing and supervising employees within the construction trades
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician or Master Electrical License.
• Industry related certifications. 
• Knowledge of and experience in the following areas: AC/DC circuitry, Motor Controls, Program Logic Controllers, SCADA, HMI’s. Skilled in troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing: process controls, SCADA, and low voltage equipment. Read P&ID and electrical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Experience teaching in a community college or trade school setting.
• Membership in or experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the College.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and typically underrepresented groups.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach students using traditional and alternative methods of instruction.  
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the classroom where appropriate. 
• Ability to maintain trade/industry relationships.
• A strong commitment to effective teaching and to the learner-centered philosophy. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to use technology both in and out of the classroom to fulfill duties.
• Ability to maintain trade/industry relationships. 

To Apply: Please complete an application and attach the following:

• A cover letter describing your professional experiences and addressing the required and preferred qualifications
• A curriculum vitae or resume.
• Transcripts (unofficial) of undergraduate and graduate level course work.
• A teaching philosophy statement (limited to one page).
• A statement detailing how your teaching, service and/or work experience has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their field and the College; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Red Rocks Community College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.