Education Faculty Chair

The Education Faculty position is a full-time, 9-month faculty role within the Education Department. Faculty members are responsible for teaching 15 credit hours each fall and spring semester. Opportunities to teach during the summer semester may be available for additional compensation.

Instruction may be delivered through a variety of traditional and non-traditional methods, including face-to-face, online, computer-aided, distance learning, self-paced, and interdisciplinary formats. While the primary teaching location is the Littleton Campus, faculty may be assigned to teach at any of ACC’s campuses, including Littleton, Castle Rock, and Legacy, and must be available to teach during various times, including days, evenings, and some weekends.

This faculty member will support both Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Education (EDU) programs. Responsibilities include collaboration with ACC’s campus-based Early Learning Center to ensure curricular and instructional alignment, as well as contributing to the implementation of grants that support both ECE and EDU program development and sustainability.

• Developing and evaluating curriculum
• Advising students
• Assessing student and program objectives
• Student learning assessment duties
• Supervision of full-time faculty and part-time instructors
• Serving on institution-wide committees and statewide task forces
• Student recruitment
• Sponsorship of student activities
• Job placement and community outreach services
• Selecting textbooks
• Attending departmental, school, and College meetings and functions
• Participating in professional organizations which enhance the educational mission of the college
• Developing innovative approaches to learning

The Faculty Department Chair along with the Dean provides leadership for quality instruction at all ACC locations. The Department Chair works closely with their respective Dean, other administrative leaders on campus, ACC faculty & subject matter experts, and colleagues in Student Affairs to provide consistency in instruction and outcomes for the college.

The Department Chair is in addition to duties outlined in the faculty position description. The Department Chair is a 12-month position requiring 223 working days and 26 non-working days per year. Department Chairs will teach at least one 3-credit course per year as part of base compensation. They may teach up to one additional course (3‑5 adjusted credits) each semester as overload.

Additional information about faculty and chair roles can be found in:

• BP 3‑80 Faculty and Instructor Workload
• AP 3‑80 Faculty Rights Responsibilities and Workload
• AP 3‑81 Chairs Rights and Responsibilities

This position is expected to start March 1st, 2026.

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related subfield or master's degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related subfield.
  • Related fields can be found on the Faculty & Instructor Qualifications page.
• Currently have or be able to obtain a large center director qualification letter issued by the Colorado Office of Early Childhood.
• Has, or qualifies for, postsecondary CTE credential including 2000 non-teaching occupational hours within the last 7 years.
• Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the discipline.
• Three years of experience as a director of an evidence-based high-quality early childhood program to include hiring, training, and compliance with regulations governing childcare center licensing.
• Two years experience with program assessment and reports.
• Department or program oversight in a postsecondary setting, preferably with experience in a lab school or campus-based child care center, and familiarity with general education and career and technical education programs.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and empowering students from historically underrepresented communities, including but not limited to students of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, military veterans, first‑generation college students, and people with disabilities.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset regarding professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a form that is appropriate for…