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FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PART TIME INSTRUCTOR, ARBORICULTURE - LARIMER CAMPUS
WHO WE ARE
We are the largest community college in Colorado, enrolling close to 28,000 credit students annually. We were one of 30 colleges in the initial American Association of Community Colleges Pathways Project, recently selected as a “Most Promising Place to Work” in Diverse Magazine, and profiled as one of six top community colleges for transfer student success in a recent Aspen Institute publication. We have developed a strong strategic plan focused on improving student graduation and transfer rates and have made significant investments in advising and other student support programs.
At FRCC, we transform lives through excellence in teaching and learning. Pillars of our approach include: Inclusive learning environments; Active student engagement; Robust instructional content; Meaningful assessment; and Continuous improvement.
We have a strong commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects our student community.
We are guided by the philosophy “One College, Many Communities.” Campuses share many common values, goals, and practices, but are also given the opportunity and flexibility to develop unique cultures and programs that serve individual communities. In addition, we have a clear vision outlined in its strategic plan. For more information, visit the following: www.frontrange.edu and VISION 2020.
WHO YOU ARE
As a part-time faculty member in the Horticulture Program, you will develop and deliver a rigorous, challenging, and engaging curriculum delivered in a hybrid scenario using online and face-to-face teaching methods. You will be responsible for delivering content for Arboriculture as required by the State of Colorado.
The courses you teach will discusses the installation and life-long care of trees in the landscape. Topics include equipment use and care, ANSI tree care standards, industry safety practices, best management practices, and tree care industry business practices. You will provide hands-on practice and climbing with students when possible.
You will work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills. You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College. Online courses and evening classes may be assigned.
THIS IS A PART-TIME, TEMPORARY POSITION WITH NO BENEFITS EXCEPT COLORADO STATE RETIREMENT, PERA.
SELECTION PROCESS
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. Completed application package includes:
ALL CANDIDATES, INCLUDING CURRENT FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET WHICH INCLUDES ALL MATERIAL LISTED ABOVE. ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKETS WILL MOVE FORWARD FOR SCREENING. If hired, official college transcripts will be required. PLEASE REVIEW THE JOB DUTIES AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DEMONSTRATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT YOU MEET ALL OF THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE TO BE CONSIDERED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION BEING REJECTED. All application materials become the property of Front Range Community College and cannot be copied. FRCC WILL CONDUCT A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK ON SELECTED CANDIDATE. EMPLOYMENT OFFERS AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON RECEIVING A SATISFACTORY REPORT.
All qualified candidates will remain in a talent pool for future consideration.
SALARY: The pay range for Part-Time Instructors varies, depending on the type of course, the contact ratio and contact hours, as well as your level of education and years of teaching. Please refer to our Part-Time Instructor Pay Matrix for detailed information.
BENEFITS: Variable hour employees will have their hours measured on an annual basis to determine eligibility to enroll in medical health insurance only for the following benefit period. (SEE: 2020-2021 Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information)
Required Skills Required Experience
REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE:
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RELATED DEGREE, CREDENTIAL AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
_ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO QUALIFY FOR A CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDENTIAL BASED UPON EDUCATION AND YEARS OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE. _
WELCOMING. RESPECTFUL. INCLUSIVE. TOGETHER, WE ARE FRCC.
Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to drive all cargo handling equipment.
Ability to handle the stress of a fast-paced eight hour shift.
Attend all meetings and complete all training and certification, as required by WFS, customer, airport, and all applicable government agencies.
Adhere to all airport and facility regulations regarding proper security and identification procedures, including correct escort and security identification badge/challenge responsibilities.
Comply with all safety regulations, methods, and procedures required by WFS, customers, airport, and all applicable government agencies.
Reports to work on a regular and timely basis, “No Call – No Show” and arriving after scheduled time will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. All exceptions must be approved and documented by Supervisor. Availability to work all shifts, including, but not limited to, mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.