Mechanical System Technology Faculty for Building Construction & Maintenance

Regular Faculty work under the direction of their respective Associate Dean/Division Dean 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. Regular 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.

Regular Faculty are required to serve a provisional period from the date of employment until the completion of employment under three consecutive full year regular contracts. 

This position may require working in virtual, weekend, evening, or various campus locations.  Successful candidate must be willing to teach concurrent enrollment both on PPSC campuses and in local area high schools.

The start date is January 13, 2025, with the required teaching schedule January to May. The required pay schedule is January to August; base salary $28,200 gross, divided equally across eight months.

Beginning August 2025, and ongoing, the required teaching schedule is August to May. The required pay schedule is September to August; base salary $56,400 gross, divided equally across twelve months.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed associate degree in a discipline related to the building construction, design, or maintenance.
• Two years of professional level experience in a skilled trade related to construction or maintenance.
• Ability to obtain an instructional credential within the first year of employment via the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) which requires three years of related field or training experience.
• Experience teaching, training or public speaking.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with underrepresented populations in successful efforts to close the achievement gap.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project and people management experience.
• Proficient or fluent in a language other than English.
• Experience in program and curriculum development.

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on December 20, 2024. This position will remain posted until filled.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.  All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.

Colorado Career and Technical Education Teaching Credential https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/cte_generalinfo.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

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 experience