Part-time Instructor: Zoo Keeping

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 132,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA retirement plan

Job summary

Pikes Peak State College seeks a part-time instructor to teach Zoo Keeping courses. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons, maintaining records, and aligning with course outlines under the Department Chair’s guidance.

Candidates must have an associate degree in zookeeping or related field with significant zoo hours; CTE credentialing is required to teach. Per Colorado PERA, part-time instructors are eligible for retirement plan participation and flexible scheduling across campus

Qualifications

• Completed associate degree in zookeeping with 4,000+ verified hours within 7 years.
• CTE credentialing required to teach zoology/CTE courses.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred with 2,000+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Meet all scheduled classes/labs and deliver instruction per course outlines.
• Use diverse teaching methods to reach students of varying backgrounds.
• Inform students of requirements via syllabus including objectives and grading.
• Evaluate students and provide ongoing feedback.
• Participate in department/college assessment of student outcomes.
• Recommend instructional materials and keep required records.
• Promote affirmative action concepts within duties.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Classroom delivery

Student assessment

Record keeping

Student support

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate degree in zookeeping

CTE credentialing to teach

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Title: Pikes Peak Part-time Instructor: Zoo Keeping

Position Type: Instructor

College: Pikes Peak State College

Salary Range:81.66 per contact hour

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.

Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.

As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.

We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives.

At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

Part-time instructor positions (as defined byState 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.

Pikes Peak State College maintains a pool of qualified part-time instructors.

Part-time instructors will be selected to support department requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 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.
• Participate in department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes in general education and career/technical courses and programs as required.
• Recommending 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.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and deliver appropriate curriculum.
• Demonstrates ability to employ qualitative and quantitative analytical skills in the classroom.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain accurate written student records as required by policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates ability to inform students of all course requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate students and offer feedback on a continuing basis.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to student concerns and maintain open communication.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completed associate degree in zookeeping or a related field with a minimum 4,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years, or the following, as listed below:

Accepted discipline areas: Zoology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology/Science/Management, Natural Resources, Evolutionary Biology, Animal Science, Conservation Biology, Marine Biology.

Zoo Keeping courses are Career and Technical Education courses. Faculty members must also have CTE credentialing to teach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field with 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within 7 years.
• One year of professional animal husbandry experience.

Selection Process:

Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Part-time instructors are hired to teach on a temporary, as needed basis. Instructors may be employed per academic semester. Instructors are at-will and subject to the terms of their appointment.

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

Pikes Peak State College maintains a pool of qualified part-time instructors.

Part-time instructors will be selected to support department requirements.

Additional Information/Benefits:

Work Life Balance

Pikes Peak State College instructors educate students as part-time employees. Course assignments may include teaching day and/or evening classes, face-to-face modality, and asynchronous online as needed across multiple campus locations.

Retirement

Pikes Peak State College participates in Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates. State employees are required to a mandatory contribution of a percentage of their salary to the plan, and the college contributes a percentage as well. While you are enrolled in PERA, you do not pay Social Security. In addition, there are supplemental retirement plans available through three other vendors.

Leave Programs

Instructors earn one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Instructors are eligible for the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI).