Part-time Instructor - Visual Communications (572-139)

Description

Founded in 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) provides higher education for today’s career-focused students by teaching applied industry programs and offering students support, flexibility and resources to advance personally and professionally. In addition to degree-track programs at the associate and bachelor's levels, CTU offers master's and doctoral degrees through the CTU Institute of Advanced Studies -- an innovative approach to graduate degrees for career-motivated professionals. CTU campuses include ground schools in Denver; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Pueblo, Colo.; Sioux Falls, S.D., and Kansas City; and an internet-based division that delivers degree programs 100 percent online. In fact, the award-winning CTU Online Virtual Campus was recognized as “Best of the Best” in the 2009 Computerworld Honors Program.


CTU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. CTU is also a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. CTU does not guarantee employment or salary.

To provide and sustain an effective learning environment for every student through well prepared classes, relevant assignments, fair and holistic assessment of learning, clear documentation of student progress, and support of academic success of at-risk students.

Job Duties:

• Teach assigned courses
• Provide all necessary documentation for students
• Participate in administrative committees and reports (if paid to do so)
• Participate in professional development activities
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through a carefully written and approved syllabus
• Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services
• Work with each student through his/her learning process
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting
• Provide fair assessments of all assignments
• Treat each student with value and respect
• Provide timely feedback to students on their work
• Provide clear and timely reports on all students at the completion of a course of study
• Work with Chair to find replacement instructor if needed
• Complete and maintain annual IDP (Individual Development Plan)
• Attend regularly scheduled in-services and content or discipline-specific development activities
• Address individual on-going learning in content area
• Adhere to and publicly support school policies and procedures
• Work as a team player

Positions available at both Westminster and Greenwood Village campuses.

Requirements

 

• Documented expertise in Flash
• Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by: data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and in personal interview.
• 2 – 4 years of work experience directly related to teaching discipline

• Bachelor's Degree in Visual Communications or related field required

Adjunct faculty member must complete/submit and update each year the following documents to support appropriate instructional qualifications:

 

• Faculty Data Sheet
• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• All official higher education transcripts
• All official required licensures and certifications to teach content areas
• Individual Development Plan
• Annual appraisal document
• Evidence of any memberships and/or participation in professional organizations