Faculty Department Chair for Computing Technology
Faculty Department Chair for Computing Technology
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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
Arapahoe Community College is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to shape our computing technology programs to meet government and industry needs while preparing our students for good jobs here in the State of Colorado!
ACC is accepting applications from leaders with academic backgrounds in computing technologies or adjacent disciplines as well as those with equivalent industry experience who bring a strong understanding of workforce needs and instructional candidateisa forwardthinking academic or industryleader with a vision forexpanding the departments offerings to include emerging fields such asdata science artificial intelligencecloud computingeducational technologyproject managementand/or software and systems engineeringalignedwith theevolving demandsof Colorados space and advancedtechnologyindustries.
TheComputingTechnology FacultyDepartmentChair works with the Academic Dean to provide leadership forhighquality instructionacross ACCs multiple locations includingthe Littleton Campus Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock Legacy Campus in Lone TreeColoradoOnlineand across our network of Local Educational Partners(Concurrent Enrollment).The department currently offersacademic programsincomputer science information technology computer information systems programming network technology computer information systems programming networking technology gaming web & digital media and cybersecurity. This position will support our mission to be a leader in space education and aerospace workforce development by partnering with theColorado Space Institute at ACCto create programs in data analytics artificial intelligence and machine learning that prepare students for jobs in Colorados emerging space and aerospace industries.
The Chair plays a critical role in ensuring instructional excellence and consistency across modalities and locations working collaboratively with faculty subject matter experts academic leadership and Student Affairs colleagues. Additionally the chair develops and sustains strategic partnerships with industry K12 schools and community organizations to ensure strong alignment between academic programs and technology career pathways.
Department Chair responsibilities include developing and evaluating curriculum; advising students; assessing student and program objectives; student learning assessment duties; supervision of fulltime faculty and parttime instructors; serving on institutionwide committees and statewide task forces; student recruitment; sponsorship ofstudent activities; job placement and community outreach services; selecting textbooks; and attending departmental school and College meetings and functions; participating in professional organizations which enhance the educational mission of the college; and developing innovative approaches to learning.
The Faculty Department Chair responsibilitiesare in addition to the duties outlined in the faculty members jobdescription. The Faculty Department Chairis a12monthappointmentand works primarily on siteat our campus Chairs will teach at least one 3credit course per year as part of base compensation. They may teach up to oneadditionalcourse 35 adjusted credits) eachsemester as about faculty and chair roles canbe found inBP 380 Faculty and Instructor WorkloadAP 380 Faculty Rights Responsibilities and Workload andAP 381 Chairs Rights and Responsibilities.
ACC is dedicated to supporting our faculty throughout their careers as educators scholars and professionals. We provide arobust offering of professional development opportunities for faculty to strengthen their skills in teaching strategiesoutcomesbased practice and reflective practice. Faculty develop an equityminded and culturally responsive pedagogythat closes success gaps and fosters a commitment to excellence in education. Candidates with a foundationalunderstanding of these skills and knowledge or a demonstrated growth mindset on these topics are strongly encouragedto apply.
ACC is committed to creating a community of best practices infacilitatingteaching learning and student success. As suchwe seek faculty who will be engaged members of the college community through active service on committeescollaboration with colleagues and whopossessa commitment and passion tofacilitatingimproved outcomes for studentsand the communities the college serves.
Qualifications
- The Faculty Department Chair must have a credential in at least one discipline offered at Arapahoe Community College. See the Faculty and Instructor Qualifications Manual for a list of approved qualifications.
- Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the discipline.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in program development evaluation and assessment.
- Proficiency in using datadriven approaches to improve organizational performance and outcomes.
- Knowledge of innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Commitment to student success and educational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and their applications in education.
- Experience in mentoring faculty and staff in program development and assessment practices.
- Demonstrated experience building successful professional relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external constituents and outside agencies.
- Participation and/or leadership 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 welldefined assessment/evaluation objectives and highperformance standards aligned with expectations
- A leadership vision for articulating how the department can meet the workforce demands of Colorados space and advancedtechnology industries.
Application Instructions
All applicants mustsubmit:
Resume
Detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement.
Unofficial transcripts Your experience and skills are what matter to us. As part of our commitment to a fair hiringprocess we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under lawincluding your age date of birth or dates of attendance/graduation
At ACC weseekto hire candidates thatdemonstratea commitment to andhaveexperience withfostering an inclusive and welcoming cultureApplicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter a discussion of how they have fostered inclusive welcoming and respectful environments in theirpreviousleadership roles. They should also articulate a vision for advancing these values within this department by drawing on concrete examples from their professional experience
Additional Information
Compensation
Compensation is based on thehiring range for faculty anticipated to be $61175 $76285. the anticipated compensation range for the Faculty Department Chair stipend is $22383 $27532 for a total annual compensation range of $83558 $103817. Additional market rate adjustments may be available for faculty in high demand disciplines such as computing technologies. The Faculty Department Chair stipend is calculated using the actual base salary of the faculty member who holds the role. Salary will be prorated for the number of contract days worked.
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ACC seeks applicants who understand and have firsthand 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 EVerify.
- All ACC 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.
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 NonDiscrimination 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 casebycase 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 ator .
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Employment Type
Full Time
