HVAC TREC Limited Faculty

Title: HVAC TREC Limited Faculty

Position Type: Faculty Limited Full Time

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: RRCC Computer Technology

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range: $65,000 to $78,000 annually

Who We Are:

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values:
Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment. RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand 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.

Job Summary:

The TREC HVAC Limited Faculty position is a full-time, 9-month/ 166-day faculty position in AAWI. The faculty member is responsible for teaching 30 credit hours annually (generally 15 credits each fall and spring semester). Courses may be taught using both traditional and non-traditional delivery (e.g. hybrid, online, or accelerated); some weekend/evening, hybrid, and/or online teaching may be required. Other responsibilities include developing and evaluating curriculum;

advising and retention activities; assessing student and program objectives; student learning assessment duties; serving on college committees; selecting texts; and attending departmental and College meetings and functions. Faculty may need to teach at any RRCC campus and at a variety of times (days, evenings, and some weekends).

This position is grant-funded and contingent upon continued funding with an anticipated funding schedule of at least two years. The current funding cycle concludes at the end of each fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30. Continued employment is contingent upon the renewal of grant funding.

The faculty member develops and evaluates curricula, ensures program alignment with community needs and regulatory requirements, participates in assessment activities, documents curriculum changes based on assessments, implements retention strategies, and integrates technology into coursework. Additional responsibilities involve maintaining office hours, assisting with departmental duties, providing academic advising to students, participating in college events, serving on committees, and representing the college in the community.

Professional development is a key component of the role, with opportunities for growth to support both teaching and service functions aligned with the college’s goals.

RRCC is committed creating a community of best practices in facilitating teaching, learning, and student success. As such, we seek faculty who will be engaged members of the college community through active service on committees, collaboration with colleagues, and who possess a commitment and passion to facilitating improved outcomes for students and communities the college serves.

To support candidates throughout the application and interview process, RRCC provides the following resources. These optional materials offer guidance for interpreting faculty job postings, preparing for a teaching demonstration, understanding common higher education terminology, and learning more about Colorado CTE credential requirements.

• Decoding Job Postings Handout
• How to Prepare a Teaching Demonstration
• Higher Education Academic Terms Glossary for Faculty Candidates
• Colorado CTE Credential – Quick Overview & Guide

Ability to teach hands-on HVAC technical content

Effective collaboration within diverse teams and contributions to a positive, professional work environment

Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from diverse backgrounds and fostering inclusive learning environments

Ability to collaborate in diverse teams while demonstrating respect for differing perspectives and fostering a positive work environment.

Technology proficiency

Effective communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, organization, and time management skills.

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