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Job Status :	Full Time, Employee
Company :	Pikes Peak Community College
Posting Date :	June 10
Closing Date :	OPEN
Relevant Experience :	1 Year(s)
Number of Positions :	1
Salary :	$3,376.58 / month
Location :	Colorado Springs, Colorado
Category :	Academia and Education GIS Remote Sensing

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Pikes Peak Community College

GIS Limited Faculty/Department Chair

Full Time DBPS - Division of Business, Public Service and Social Sciences - Geographical Information Systems
Limited Faculty work under the direction of their respective Division Dean/Associate Deans and are responsible for meeting all scheduled classes/labs/clinics and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College and the Department Chair's approved course outline. Limited Faculty are also responsible for using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course. The Department Chair shall work under the direction of the Dean/Associate Deans, and shall assist the Dean/Associate Deans by providing leadership in curriculum and instruction, and by supervising adjunct instructors and programs as assigned by the Dean. Department Chairs are members of the regular faculty of the college and, as such, teaching remains their primary responsibility. Limited faculty are employed with no expectancy of continued employment beyond the term of contract appointment. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in from a regionally accredited institution in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science or closely related field One year of instructional experience in adult education Three years of esri ArcGIS Desktop administration experience Salary is $3,376.58 gross per month. For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2014. This position is open until filled. Interviews will be conducted in-person. The College does not reimburse candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated at the time of call for interview. Application Process: Please submit electronically a cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial), and the names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position. The cover letter must specifically address each of the qualifications listed under Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications in the exact same order in which they are listed in this announcement. Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered. If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program, CRS 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resource Services office at 719.502.2600 so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S. mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less. 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 my 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 State of Colorado; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law. Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your application. If you have a physical or mental disability and need assistance during any phase of the application, interview or employment process, please contact the Office of Human Resource Services at 719.502.2600 or hrs@ppcc.edu and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner. 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 paper copy of this report can also be obtained at the Office of Human Resource Services upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Pikes Peak Community College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses. You can also find institutional policies concerning the annual security report as well as policies governing sexual assault, access to the facilities, etc.

Release Date	06/09/14
Distribution	Colorado
General	Pikes Peak Community College, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the foot of Pikes Peak, is a two-year, fully accredited institution of higher education offering a broad program in transfer, career and technical, and preparatory subjects, with a focus on individual student success and community needs. Present enrollment for day and evening classes is over 10,000 students on three full-service campuses and satellite campus locations in Colorado. For our instructional positions, we are looking for an individual who has experience with learner-centered education and mentoring; is willing to help recruit students; has worked with students in preparing for careers and community service; is experienced in working with diverse learner populations; has experience in student learning assessment programs; is interdisciplinary in teaching and curriculum development; has a demonstrated self-orientation toward problem solving, community service, teaching and curriculum development, and other applied results; desires to make positive contribution to the institutional environment; and has a highly developed understanding and a demonstrated record of applying global and multicultural perspectives to course and curriculum development. For our Administrative positions, we are looking for an individual who has demonstrated supervisory experience and skills, including project management and problem solving; is experienced working with diverse populations; has highly developed budget management skills; is able to develop and implement strategic initiatives; has experience utilizing technology to increase efficiency and productivity; is an effective communicator; and has the ability to plan, organize, and measure complex systems and processes.
Essential Duties	Faculty/Student Interaction Demonstrates a commitment to teaching. Uses appropriate and various teaching strategies. Uses flexible approaches in teaching for learning. Acknowledges differences in learning styles and motivation. Encourages students to achieve goals. Relates coursework to real life experiences. Maintains a positive and empathetic attitude towards students. Classroom Performance Organizes subject matter, course materials, and objectives. Communicates effectively. Maintains knowledge of and enthusiasm for both the subject matter and teaching. Demonstrates a positive attitude toward students. Materials and Preparation/Relevancy Maintains current and relevant syllabus. Reviews and updates course materials. Uses evaluation methods related to and appropriate for course content. Informs students of the objectives of the course content. Uses supplemental resources in addition to textbook or other course materials. Record keeping and Instructional Management Keeps scheduled office hours. Meets classes as scheduled for prescribed time. Submits required reports and documents. Attends required Divisional meetings. Professionalism Seeks to maintain a high quality of instruction by remaining current on discipline specific and pedagogical issues. Collaborates with colleagues in a professional manner. Uses communication techniques that foster collegiality when problem solving. Works to resolve conflicts in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Contributes to the promotion of an excellent educational climate within the college as a whole, as well as within the division and department. Promoting Division/College Quality of Instruction Assisting, as requested, with the development of the term class schedule and the college catalog. Assisting with curriculum review, revision, development and implementation within the department. Assisting in the development and maintenance of course outlines and course syllabi. Assisting in textbook selection and adoption. Assisting with student advising and student registration. Maintaining a program advisory committee, as appropriate. Assisting with college assessment and accountability as appropriate. Participating in professional development activities as requested by the dean. Assisting with program reviews as required by appropriate agencies, e.g., NCA. Promote equal opportunity education within the scope of assigned responsibilities. Professional Contributions Serving on college discipline, department, and community committees and task forces on behalf of the college. Assisting with Divisional activities as requested by the dean. Assisting with student recruitment as appropriate. Assisting with the development and implementation of alternative modes of instructional delivery, e.g., Internet or ITV, as appropriate. Performing other duties as assigned by the dean, the VPES and/or the College President.
General Duties	Promote the College and Divisions through professional contributions with the development of the term class schedule and the college catalog and with student recruitment as appropriate Assist with student advising and student registration, sponsor student organizations as needed, and promote equal opportunity education within the scope of assigned responsibilities Maintain a program advisory board; contribute to college assessment, accountability, and divisional activities as directed; and serve on college and community committees and task forces on behalf of the college Provide college-quality instruction by participating in curriculum review, development, and implementation; developing and maintaining course outlines and syllabi; and selecting and adopting textbooks and course materials Participate in professional development activities as requested by the dean/director including those that are needed for maintaining required credentials/licenses/certifications and program reviews as required by appropriate agencies Demonstrated effectiveness in working with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Minimum Qualifications	Masters - Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or Masters - Computer Science or a closely related field One year of instructional experience in adult education Esri ArcGIS desktop administration experience: Three years of experience
Preferred Qualifications	Three years of experience teaching remote sensing, digital image processing, global positioning systems (GPS), or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) courses at the college level Experience as Department Chair at a college or university Experience writing and reviewing grant proposals Experience serving on, or leading an advisory board Experience with the following software and technology: ERDAS Imagine and/or Envi image processing software MARS lidar processing software ArcSDE for SQL Server administration HTML, CSS, Javascript, JSON for web design and web applications ArcGIS Server and/or GeoServer esri, OpenLayers, or Leaflet Javascript web mapping API's Python scripting Trimble Juno, GeoXT and GeoXH GPS receivers Trimble Terrasync and Pathfinder Office software
Salary	Salary $3,376.58 / month. For instructional positions in particular, additional compensation may be possible with teaching overloads, special assignments, etc.
Fringe Benefits	Full-time faculty positions receive paid sick leave, group health and life insurance with College cost participation, a State retirement program, and academic recesses in accordance with the College calendar. Administrative positions receive paid sick leave, paid annual leave, ten paid holidays per year, group health and life insurance with College cost participation, and a State retirement program.
Application Process	Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial), and the names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position. The cover letter must specifically address each of the qualifications listed under Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications in the exact same order in which they are listed in this announcement.
Application Closing	Completed materials must be electronically submitted through the Pikes Peak Community College Employment Center https://employment.ppcc.edu/. No other form of application will be accepted for this position. For full consideration, application materials must be received by the date specified in the announcement above.
Availability	Pikes Peak Community College reserves the right to withdraw or change "position availability" based on unanticipated budget constraints or other non-specified reasons it deems relevant.
Notice To All Applicants	The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If hired, the applicant will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. All finalists must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Those hired will be required, at their expense, to have official transcripts sent within sixty (60) days of the date of hire to Pikes Peak Community College's Human Resource Services from those institutions that support degree(s) that were conferred upon them. Colorado fiscal rules require all new employees to be on direct deposit payroll. This is a condition of employment.
Non-discrimination Statement	Pikes Peak Community College 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 or 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. Pikes Peak Community College 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. The College has designated Mr. Carlton Brooks, Executive Director of Human Resource Services as its Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact Mr. Carlton Brooks, Executive Director of Human Resource Services at 5675 South Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 or at (719) 502.2600. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.

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