POSITION TITLE: Director of Health Science Program Development
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Dean of Academic Affairs & Workforce Partnerships
SUPERVISES: Apprentice Student Navigator, Instructors for all health science programs
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community College of Aurora (CCA) is a dynamic institution that strives to serve its diverse student population through innovations in instruction and student support founded on principles of equity and inclusivity. The Community College of Aurora aspires to be the college where every student succeeds. We value working in an environment of collaboration, support, and shared leadership of the health sciences department and the college. We are seeking candidates that have the desire and ability to create a classroom and program culture that positively impacts and engages students in the health sciences. The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy in making decisions, but is expected to promote the environment of collaboration, support, and shared leadership of the department and the college.
The Director of Health Science Program Development works under the leadership of the Dean of Academic Affairs and Workforce Partnerships to provide direction and leadership in the support, development, and growth of health sciences programs. The Director serves as the lead point of contact for all health sciences programs, supervises adjunct instructors, and works with department chairs, faculty, and staff across the college to support the pursuit of strategic initiatives and to coordinate effective and efficient operations with the Health Sciences Department. The Director maintains a commitment to high-quality instruction and the ongoing pursuit of excellence in initiatives and activities. Importantly, the Director demonstrates inclusiveness and service to others, shares a commitment to the value of diversity, inclusion, and equity among students and staff, and works with colleagues to create an atmosphere of trust and respect in which all can succeed.
The Director’s work requires regular participation in planning and development activities and independent determination of methods to meet programmatic goals. With direction from the Dean of Academic Affairs and Workforce Partnerships, the Director implements curriculum development and directs operations of new health science programs including implementation and monitoring. The Director works within a start-up environment, assisting the Dean of Academic Affairs and Workforce Partnerships in building the operational infrastructure to support the development of new institutional programs, especially related to the area of health sciences.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Development:
Program and Curriculum Oversight:
Assessment of Student Learning:
Instructional Support:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY RANGE: Anticipated annual salary of mid 60’s to mid 70’s. The specific salary will be 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. Leave and holiday benefits are also included.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIAL: A review of applications will begin on July 15th, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
APPLICATION PROCESS: When submitting your application material, 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 submitting an application 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.
NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE STATEMENT:
You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. We can only achieve this together.
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.
For more information on CCA’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence please visit the Inclusive Excellence page.
CCA MISSION: "The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment."
VISION: We aspire to be the college where every student succeeds.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE STATEMENT:
You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE. We can only achieve this together.
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. The CCA community will be transformed through the following actions:
Create an INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE plan
Incorporate evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies and curricula in the classroom
Provide high quality, inclusive, and responsive programming and services outside the classroom
Assess and evaluate the practices, policies, and outcomes of the College for inclusiveness
Provide intentional faculty and staff professional development that focuses on the implementation of INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
Communicate support and direction for INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE through institutional leaders
Identify, prioritize, and allocate resources that support Inclusive Excellence
Foster a climate for open dialogue
Facilitate Opportunities for cross-cultural interaction
According to the Association of American Colleges & Universities INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE is:
“…an active process through which colleges and universities achieve excellence in learning, teaching, student development, institutional functioning, and engagement in local and global communities” (AACU, 2016, para. 2).
References: Association of American Colleges & Universities. (2016). Making excellence inclusive. Retrieved from http://aacu.org/making-excellence-inclusive
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 Robert Callaway at 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@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 303-360-4733 or Robert.Callaway@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, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Community College of Aurora will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in vocational education programs.
For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu.
Required Skills Required Experience
Master's Degree in discipline or 18 credits in the specific discipline. Prefer teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Experience with instructional technology preferred.
Responsible for instruction and facilitating student learning; committed to student recruitment, retention and success; assessment of learning, development of curriculum and use of instructional delivery modes utilizing both traditional and non-traditional methodology.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:
MENTAL DEMANDS:
☒ Detailed Work ☒ Student Contact
☒ Deadline oriented ☒ Problem Situations
☒ Multiple Priorities & Demands ☒ Emergency Situations
☒ Confidentiality ☐ On-call Availability
☒ Continual Interruptions ☒ Working Alone
☒ Faculty Contact ☒ Working with Others
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
☐ Standing & Walking ☒ Sitting
☒ Carrying
☐ Lifting up to 10 lbs. ☒ Up to 25 lbs. ☐ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ 80 + lbs.
☐ Pushing, Pulling, Twisting, Bending ☐ Climb or Balance
☐ Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl ☐ Squatting
☐ Handle or Feel ☐ Reach with Hands and Arms
☒ Talking or hearing ☐ Tasting/Smelling
☐ Working Overhead ☒ Speak in English via Phone or In Person
☒ Close, Distance, Peripheral, and Color Vision along with Depth Perceptions
☒ Ability to Adjust and Focus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
☐ Exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat/cold; and moderate to loud noise levels.
☒ Normal Office environment with little, if, any, discomfort due to heat, dust, noise and the like. Ability to travel to all campus locations required.