Part-Time Zoo Keeping Instructor - Flexible Hours

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Colorado Springs (CO); 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

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