Faculty & Department Chair for Computer Technology
Apply NowCompany: Arapahoe Community College
Location: Littleton, CO 80123
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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Littleton, CO
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 00204-2
Division: Instruction
Department: Department of Computer Technology
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.
Job Summary
Arapahoe Community College is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to shape our computing technology programs to meet government and industry needs while preparing our students for good jobs here in the State of Colorado!
ACC is accepting applications from leaders with academic backgrounds in computing technologies or adjacent disciplines, as well as those with equivalent industry experience who bring a strong understanding of workforce needs and instructional excellence. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking academic or industry leader with a vision for expanding the department's offerings to include emerging fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, educational technology, project management, and/or software and systems engineering aligned with the evolving demands of Colorado's space and advanced-technology industries.
The Computing Technology Faculty Department Chair works with the Academic Dean to provide leadership for high-quality instruction across ACC's multiple locations including the Littleton Campus, Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock, Legacy Campus in Lone Tree, Colorado Online and across our network of Local Educational Partners (Concurrent Enrollment). The department currently offers in computer science, information technology, computer information systems, programming, network technology, computer information systems, programming, networking technology, gaming, web & digital media, and cybersecurity. This position will support our mission to be a leader in space education and aerospace workforce development by partnering with the to create programs in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning that prepare students for jobs in Colorado's emerging space and aerospace industries.
The Chair plays a critical role in ensuring instructional excellence and consistency across modalities and locations, working collaboratively with faculty, subject matter experts, academic leadership, and Student Affairs colleagues. Additionally, the chair develops and sustains strategic partnerships with industry, K-12 schools, and community organizations to ensure strong alignment between academic programs and technology career pathways.
Department Chair responsibilities include 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; and attending departmental, school, and College meetings and functions; participating in professional organizations which enhance the educational mission of the college; and developing innovative approaches to learning.
The Faculty Department Chair responsibilities are in addition to the duties outlined in the faculty member's job description. The Faculty Department Chair is a 12-month appointment and works primarily on site at our campus locations. 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 and AP 3-81 Chairs Rights and Responsibilities.
ACC is dedicated to supporting our faculty throughout their careers as educators, scholars, and professionals. We provide a robust offering of professional development opportunities for faculty to strengthen their skills in teaching strategies, outcomes-based practice, and reflective practice. Faculty develop an equity-minded and culturally responsive pedagogy that closes success gaps and fosters a commitment to excellence in education. Candidates with a foundational understanding of these skills and knowledge or a demonstrated growth mindset on these topics are strongly encouraged to apply.
ACC is committed to creating a community of best practices in facilitating teaching, learning, and student success. As such, we seek faculty who will be engaged members of the college community through active service on committees, collaboration with colleagues, and who possess a commitment and passion to facilitating improved outcomes for students and the communities the college serves.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions
All applicants must submit:
At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and have experience with fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter a discussion of how they have fostered inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environments in their previous leadership roles. They should also articulate a vision for advancing these values within this department by drawing on concrete examples from their professional experience
Additional Information
Compensation
Compensation is based on the 2024-2025 hiring range for faculty, anticipated to be $61,175 - $76,285. the anticipated compensation range for the Faculty Department Chair stipend is $22,383 - $27,532, for a total annual compensation range of $83,558 - $103,817. Additional market rate adjustments may be available for faculty in high demand disciplines such as Computing Technologies. The Faculty Department Chair stipend is calculated using the actual base salary of the faculty member who holds the role. Salary will be prorated for the number of contract days worked.
Reach out to us at if you have any questions.
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.
Notice to all Applicants
CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800, , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.
At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
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Please provide a brief overview of how your will leverage your experience to grow ACC's Computer Technology Program.
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The Computer Technology Department offers a diverse range of academic programs, including Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Programming, Networking Technology, Gaming, Web & Digital Media, and Cybersecurity. Which of these areas do you feel most confident in?
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Location : Littleton, CO
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 00204-2
Division: Instruction
Department: Department of Computer Technology
Opening Date: 04/10/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.
Job Summary
Arapahoe Community College is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to shape our computing technology programs to meet government and industry needs while preparing our students for good jobs here in the State of Colorado!
ACC is accepting applications from leaders with academic backgrounds in computing technologies or adjacent disciplines, as well as those with equivalent industry experience who bring a strong understanding of workforce needs and instructional excellence. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking academic or industry leader with a vision for expanding the department's offerings to include emerging fields such as data science, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, educational technology, project management, and/or software and systems engineering aligned with the evolving demands of Colorado's space and advanced-technology industries.
The Computing Technology Faculty Department Chair works with the Academic Dean to provide leadership for high-quality instruction across ACC's multiple locations including the Littleton Campus, Sturm Collaboration Campus in Castle Rock, Legacy Campus in Lone Tree, Colorado Online and across our network of Local Educational Partners (Concurrent Enrollment). The department currently offers in computer science, information technology, computer information systems, programming, network technology, computer information systems, programming, networking technology, gaming, web & digital media, and cybersecurity. This position will support our mission to be a leader in space education and aerospace workforce development by partnering with the to create programs in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning that prepare students for jobs in Colorado's emerging space and aerospace industries.
The Chair plays a critical role in ensuring instructional excellence and consistency across modalities and locations, working collaboratively with faculty, subject matter experts, academic leadership, and Student Affairs colleagues. Additionally, the chair develops and sustains strategic partnerships with industry, K-12 schools, and community organizations to ensure strong alignment between academic programs and technology career pathways.
Department Chair responsibilities include 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; and attending departmental, school, and College meetings and functions; participating in professional organizations which enhance the educational mission of the college; and developing innovative approaches to learning.
The Faculty Department Chair responsibilities are in addition to the duties outlined in the faculty member's job description. The Faculty Department Chair is a 12-month appointment and works primarily on site at our campus locations. 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 and AP 3-81 Chairs Rights and Responsibilities.
ACC is dedicated to supporting our faculty throughout their careers as educators, scholars, and professionals. We provide a robust offering of professional development opportunities for faculty to strengthen their skills in teaching strategies, outcomes-based practice, and reflective practice. Faculty develop an equity-minded and culturally responsive pedagogy that closes success gaps and fosters a commitment to excellence in education. Candidates with a foundational understanding of these skills and knowledge or a demonstrated growth mindset on these topics are strongly encouraged to apply.
ACC is committed to creating a community of best practices in facilitating teaching, learning, and student success. As such, we seek faculty who will be engaged members of the college community through active service on committees, collaboration with colleagues, and who possess a commitment and passion to facilitating improved outcomes for students and the communities the college serves.
Qualifications
- The Faculty Department Chair must have a credential in at least one discipline offered at Arapahoe Community College. See the Faculty and Instructor Qualifications Manual for a list of approved qualifications.
- Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the discipline.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse stakeholder groups, or supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, evaluation, and assessment.
- Proficiency in using data-driven approaches to improve organizational performance and outcomes.
- Knowledge of innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Commitment to student success and educational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, and their applications in education.
- Experience in mentoring faculty and staff in program development and assessment practices.
- Demonstrated experience building successful professional relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external constituents and outside agencies.
- Participation and/or leadership in professional organizations, committees and/or taskforces.
- Experience with remote and/or online teaching/training and experience developing courses for multiple delivery formats.
- Ability to develop well-defined assessment/evaluation objectives and high-performance standards aligned with expectations
- A leadership vision for articulating how the department can meet the workforce demands of Colorado's space and advanced-technology industries.
Application Instructions
All applicants must submit:
- Resume
- Detailed letter of interest addressing the job announcement.
- Unofficial transcripts - Your experience and skills are what matter to us. As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation
At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and have experience with fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter a discussion of how they have fostered inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environments in their previous leadership roles. They should also articulate a vision for advancing these values within this department by drawing on concrete examples from their professional experience
Additional Information
Compensation
Compensation is based on the 2024-2025 hiring range for faculty, anticipated to be $61,175 - $76,285. the anticipated compensation range for the Faculty Department Chair stipend is $22,383 - $27,532, for a total annual compensation range of $83,558 - $103,817. Additional market rate adjustments may be available for faculty in high demand disciplines such as Computing Technologies. The Faculty Department Chair stipend is calculated using the actual base salary of the faculty member who holds the role. Salary will be prorated for the number of contract days worked.
Reach out to us at if you have any questions.
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.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
- 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 in their application material.
- Final candidate may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to verify education.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Arapahoe Community College participates in E-Verify.
- All ACC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Arapahoe Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or during the course of employment contact Angela Johnson, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 797-5715 or
For information regarding Arapahoe Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the Arapahoe Community College Annual Security Report. For a hard copy report, please contact the ACC Campus Police Department at (303) 797-5800, , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.
At ACC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. Our mission is to provide innovative and responsive educational and economic opportunities in an accessible, inclusive environment that promotes success for students, employees, and the communities we serve. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
- Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
- Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ()
- Generous including up to 90 hours of sick leave per academic year with up to 16 of those hours converted to personal leave and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
- for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
- State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
- Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.
- New hires for full-time positions may be eligible for a relocation assistance benefit if relocating at least 100 miles to work at ACC. Information about this can be found in
01
Please provide a brief overview of how your will leverage your experience to grow ACC's Computer Technology Program.
02
The Computer Technology Department offers a diverse range of academic programs, including Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Programming, Networking Technology, Gaming, Web & Digital Media, and Cybersecurity. Which of these areas do you feel most confident in?
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- Game Design & Development
- Information Technology
- Networking Technology
- Programming
- Web & Digital Media
Required Question