NOTE: Only applicants interested in part-time teaching assignments should apply to this posting as no full-time positions will be filled from this applicant pool. This announcement is for the purpose of collecting applications for part-time, temporary, as-needed instructors only and does not necessarily indicate a current part-time instructor need. Applicants will be contacted only when a part-time instructor need is identified and qualifications match the needs of the college. Instructors are hired on a semester only basis and have no guarantee of continued employment.

Department/Division Purpose:
Graduate lifelong learners, who have a well-balanced understanding of the diverse subject areas of Anthropology, Ethnic Studies, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Women's Studies, Education, Early Childhood Education, Library Tech, and Criminal Justice. The Department is dedicated to facilitating a learning environment that respects the diversity of each student, teaches to students' learning style, and assists students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary for their profession and further success in higher education. SSE&CJ students acquire a deep understanding of the diverse people, ideas, and cultures with whom they share the world, and develop and exhibit effective written and oral communication skills. The Social Sciences, Education, and Criminal Justice department of Pueblo Community College strives to provide learning experiences that respect the diversity of our students.

Job Summary Statement:
All job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement. This is the foundation of our accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model, which is focused on quality assurance and institutional improvement. The Open Pathway is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations. Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job description. In addition, all job descriptions require the utilization of available technology in the completion of the duties.

This position specifically exists to provide classroom, laboratory, or related instruction under the supervision of the Department Chair and is responsible for planning and providing student instruction in accordance with approved syllabi, curriculum guidelines, and required program standards. Instructor must adhere to the laws, policies, procedures, rules, and applications which govern and affect the college, including the fiscal rules of the State of Colorado.

Absences will be minimal and only for appropriate cause; notification of Department Chair is required. Instructor must work with the Faculty Chair to provide coverage or obtain approval for class cancelation according to PCC policy. Refer to PCC Operational Procedures and Protocols for further information.

Instructors are expected to model professionalism in dress, action, and communication. Accordingly, instructors are obliged to respond professionally to constructive feedback and to follow the chain of command in resolving conflicts.

Job Duties

Essential Functions:

• Teaches courses as assigned within instructor work load guidelines and meets all scheduled classes unless the class has been canceled or with the permission of the Chairperson. Must attend all scheduled department, division, or college meetings. Serves as a substitute within the program for absent colleagues for short-term absences as determined by Department Chair, Coordinator, or Dean. Maintains a work schedule as agreed upon by the supervisor and in concert with the state and instructor workload policy. - 80%
• Provides adequate preparation of the course material for all assigned courses.- 15%
• Supervises and enforces appropriate safety procedures. - 1%

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assists in the development and implementation of the approved program curriculum and syllabi and participates in cooperative planning with colleagues. - 1%
• Participates, as appropriate, in college-wide assessment of student learning activities and/or projects. - 1%
• Assists, as appropriate, in program reviews and evaluation process required by internal/external sources. - 1%
• May attend all regularly scheduled department, division, and college meetings/trainings, or as required by contract or Chair, unless these meetings conflict with a scheduled class or unless the instructor is excused by the chair/supervisor or Dean. - 1%

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Early Childhood Education

Licenses or Certifications:

• None

Experience:

• None

Special knowledge, skills, abilities:

• None

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree or PhD in Early Childhood Education

Licenses or Certifications:

• None

Experience:

• Teaching at an institute of higher education
• Utilization of an online Learning Management System (D2L, Blackboard, Compass, etc.)

Special knowledge, skills, abilities:

• None

Benefits

Instructors are hired on a temporary, as-needed basis. These positions do not include Medical or Dental benefits. However, Instructors and variable hour employees not receiving a Colorado Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) retirement benefit will have their hours measured on an annual basis to determine eligibility to enroll in medical health insurance for the following benefit period.

Active members of PERA may purchase supplemental life insurance and disability insurance. Employees may also participate in supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 457 and 403(b).