Salary: $51,591.00 - $72,146.00 Annually

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: 300400

Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Department:





NOTE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA. IF YOU ARE NOT AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA, YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

OVERVIEW 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
Faculty within the Cinematic Arts Department at the Community College of Aurora play a crucial role in leading, coordinating, and supporting various initiatives to align with the college's vision, mission, and strategic plan. Grounded in principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered practices, the department offers courses in Film, Video, Media and Content Creation.
As integral members of the CCA community, our faculty embody and promote the values of respect, collaboration, quality, access, diversity, and inclusion. They actively engage in institutional initiatives, serve on committees, and represent the Office of Innovative Arts and the Cinematic Arts department in their assigned tasks.
The faculty member in this position will focus on teaching Post Production courses, contributing to curriculum development, organizing student events, supporting student project delivery and editing lab activities, delivering edits for department and college projects and interstitials, and promoting creativity in education while actively participating in institutional activities and collaborations within the Academic Affairs division to support students as they transition to transfer or careers in the creative industries.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Post Production courses aligning instruction with CCA's mission.
• Utilize expertise in Post Production and Emerging Arts to develop innovative and inclusive curriculum, collaborations, and assessments in support of new degrees and certificates in the Innovative Arts.
• Stay current on culturally responsive teaching practices to support student success and enhance completion and retention rates for diverse student backgrounds.
• Implement effective teaching methods that value diverse perspectives and knowledge, incorporating varied instructional approaches and diverse curriculum materials with cultural sensitivity.
• Assess student performance constructively and promptly according to course syllabus and college guidelines.
• Support Concurrent Enrollment instructors by providing feedback, mentoring, and acting as a point of contact.
• Develop and manage Post Production support systems and workshops to provide additional assistance and expertise to students, instructors and college staff in Post Production needs.
• Assist with editing department and college projects and interstitials.
• Develop relationships and opportunities with industry partners and facilitate workforce placement opportunities in Post Production and content creation.
• Engage in college service activities and participate in departmental and college-wide assessments to contribute to the institution's growth and development.
• Complete mandatory professional development activities and engage in discipline-specific learning to enhance teaching practices.
• Adhere to college values, guidelines, and policies while maintaining accurate records via Desire2Learn (D2L) and submitting required documentation within specified deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Content Knowledge Evidence - An Associate's (or relevant current industry license or certification), Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree with 18 discipline-related credits in film, and or media arts from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience with leading editing platforms including Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Da Vinci and After Effects
• 3+ years of post-secondary teaching experience in Post Production
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement, ongoing professional development, and a resilience for a dynamic changing work environment
• Demonstrated ability to engage and impact students in supportive ways
• Unofficial transcripts must be provided as part of the application materials.
• Occupational Experience Evidence - For an Associate Degree or Current Industry License or Certification, 4000 hours within last 7 years of paid and/or unpaid professional industry experience (non-teaching) in related field (1-year full time equates to approximately 2000 hours). For a Bachelor or Master's Degree, 2000 hours within last 7 years of paid and/or unpaid professional industry experience (non-teaching) in related field (1-year full time equates to approximately 2000 hours)

The finalist will have to provide some evidence of occupational experience in the industry during the hiring process.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching in a community college
• Demonstrated background of innovation in the arts
• Experience with assessment of academic programs
• Experience working at a Hispanic Serving institution, and/or Minority Serving Institution and/or in programs aimed at encouraging access, retention, and completion of diverse student populations.
• Understanding of the mission and purpose of a community college including equity minded practice and inclusive excellence.
• Demonstrated dedication to interactive learner centered teaching methods
• Proven track record in developing and implementing various pedagogical approaches
• Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity and the ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation
• Demonstrated skills incorporating high impact practices in the classroom

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range: Anticipated starting salary range: $51,591.00- $72,146.00 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan, including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: This position will close on Friday, July 12 midnight, 2024.
Position Specification: This is One Year Limited Faculty Contract for the 2024/2025 Academic Year.

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 HR@ccaurora.edu upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

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:

• A complete online application
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position
• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application
• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office. Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation is required as part of your application. Please submit this as an attachment to your application. Please note that you have the right to redact dates from your transcript during the application process. A full, unredacted copy will be required upon hire.
• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@CCAurora.edu.

Notice to all Applicants:

• https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5380042&targetURL=.

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work (Download PDF reader) in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the COPERA web page.
• Individuals currently or formerly employed by the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207H, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

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 HR@CCAurora.edu 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 https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5380042&targetURL= 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 Student Right to Know page. 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 Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu 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) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

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, marital status, gender identity, 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, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.




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