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At ACC, every employee is focused and responsible for student success. We promote a culture of inclusivity and innovation through individualized support, passionate employees, and a welcoming environment. Hands on experiences and personalized attention make learning come alive at ACC enabling our diverse community of students and staff to develop the knowledge and skills they need to reach their academic and career goals.

Since 1965, ACC has supported a culture of achievement and has been the place of choice for people who want to Move Mountains.

ACC 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.

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department at Arapahoe Community College is accepting applications for part‑time Instructors to teach in the EMS Academy during the Spring semester.

Courses may be taught using both traditional and non‑traditional delivery methods, including face‑to‑face, online, computer‑aided, distance learning, self‑paced, and interdisciplinary. Candidates may need to teach at any ACC campus location and at a variety of times (days, evenings, or weekends).

Part‑time Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the department chair within the discipline and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online. Classes may be held at any days, evenings, and weekends.

The instructor must be patient, respectful, while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the program.

Part‑time instructors have the following responsibilities:

Classroom Instruction: Required to meet all class periods and start and end classes promptly. Teach assigned curriculum and make use of required texts and materials. Provide students with a complete syllabus before the first day of class that includes information on course description, objectives, assignments, grading policies, and contact information. Maintain accurate records of attendance and provide data on student attendance (no‑shows, last day of attendance, etc.),

promptly. Use technology to facilitate learning including meeting the required minimum standards for the use of the College learning management system Desire2

Learn (D2L).

Student Assessment (Grading): Maintain updated and accurate grading records in D2L and submit all final grades by the due date in the college student information system, Banner. Provide consistent and timely feedback to students regarding progress and grades on assignments.

Planning: Prepare for each class meeting and consider learning strategies that address diverse learning styles and a diverse community college student population. Class content and assessment methods should relate to course objectives.

Communication: Provide timely feedback to students using ACC email account for all College business. Check ACC email account and D2L email account (if used) every 24‑48 hours during the class term and for at least one week after grades are submitted.

This posting may be used to fill multiple part‑time Instructor vacancies. Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online courses.

We welcome and value the identities and experiences of our students, staff, faculty, and surrounding communities. We seek to engage and support historically marginalized groups whom higher education has traditionally failed to serve. We work to foster an equitable and inclusive learning and work environment that supports our students and employees through professional development, programming, reflection, and transformational change of ACC practices, procedures, services, and teaching.

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