Part-time instructor positions (as defined by State Board Policy, BP 3-10) exist to create and maintain a teaching and learning environment that empowers students to be successful. Part-time instructors work under the direction of their respective Department Chair, Associate Dean, or Division Dean. 

Pikes Peak State College maintains a pool of qualified part-time instructors. Part-time instructors will be selected to support departmental requirements. Part-time instructors may be employed to teach courses, conduct presentations or other service activities when current instructors and faculty are not available.

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.

• Completed High School Diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain certification relevant to courses:
• CPR: AHA BLS Instructor
• ACLS: AHA ACLS Instructor
• PALS: AHA PALS Instructor
• Completed a minimum of 4,000 verifiable hours related work experience obtained within the last five years. 

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluent Spanish.

Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.  

Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

CTE Programs: Applicants must possess or be eligible to receive the relative Colorado State Career Technical Education Teaching Credential in order to qualify for disciplines within CTE Programs. Information on credentialing requirements can be located online at http://www.coloradostateplan.com/default_cred.htm

• Assigned within the PPSC portal as the primary instructor.
• Teaches credit course’s HPR, HWE and EMS courses related to Heartsaver, BLS, ACLS and PALS American Heart Association Disciplines.
• Ensures AHA student- instructor-ratios policies and procedures are met as seen below:

• HWE 1005 (Heartsaver) - 1 instructor to 8 students ratio
• HPR 1011 (BLS) - 1 instructor to 6 students ratio
• HPR 2011 (ACLS) - 1 instructor to 6 students ratio
• HPR 2013 (PALS) - 1 instructor to 6 students ratio

• Responsible for syllabus, grades, roster and attendance to be inputted into the PPSC portal, along with all scanned supporting course documentation, as required by the AHA.
•  Responsible for grades, roster and attendance to be inputted into the Enrollware system, along with all scanned supporting course documentation, as required by the AHA.
• Instructs students throughout the course, along with conducting skills testing check-offs.
• Responsible for the course logistics and quality assurance.
• Work with students to practice course-specific skills.
• Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students, and others visiting the department.
• 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.
• Using AHA approved 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.
• Informing students of course requirements through a course syllabus, including specific objectives, means of attaining objectives, and methods of instruction and grading.
• Evaluating students on a continuing basis to allow them to be aware of their own progress.
• Use of AHA latest instructional materials, textbooks, appropriate instructional equipment, and the library supportive reference materials.
• Maintaining and submitting records as required by policy and procedures.
• Promoting affirmative action equal opportunity concepts within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Maintaining required credentials, licenses, certification as appropriate, and proficiency and up-to-date knowledge in the subject matter area.
• Adhere to college policies and procedures.
• Work independently in a team environment.
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses to support department needs.
• Maintain confidentiality while working effectively with all constituents.
• Ability to navigate multiple on-line software including put not limited to the AHA instructor network, Enrollware and PPSC D2L shell.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and deliver appropriate curriculum.
• Ability to employ qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the classroom.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure.
• Ability to inform students of all course requirements.
• Evaluate students and offer feedback on a continuing basis.
• Ability to relate to student concerns and maintain open communications.

1. Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and deliver appropriate curriculum.

2. Demonstrates ability to employ qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the classroom.

3. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

4. Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure.

5. Demonstrates ability to inform students of all course requirements.

6. Demonstrates ability to evaluate students and offer feedback on a continuing basis.

7. Demonstrates ability to relate to student concerns and maintain open communication.

8. Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations.