Job Description

 

Position Announcement: HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE FACULTY

Northeastern Junior College is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to fill the position of History and Political Science Faculty. The History and Political Science Faculty will assist with History and Political Science curriculum design and evaluation, and teach History and Political Science classes. The History and Political Science Faculty is the champion for these programs and will work closely the Dean, Chair and other faculty to support enrollment, student success, student retention and degree completion.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Celeste Delgado-Pelton, Department Chair of Liberal Arts at 970-521-6754 or e-mail to: celeste.delgado@njc.edu For information about NJC, see the college web site at http://www.njc.edu.

This position will start with the Spring 2024 academic semester, starting on January 11, 2023.

Expectations:

• Positive attitude through dedication to NJC mission and values; willingness to accept and promote change; open-minded fairness and consideration of multiple perspectives; willingness to take risks, work hard, accept responsibility for personal/professional growth, lead and follow well, accept criticism, handle conflict, and motivate others.
• Leadership of faculty/staff/students and provide excellent technical support.
• Commitment to cooperation, consensus building, collaboration, effective goal setting and evaluat
• Participation in community organizations and activities.

Required Qualifications:

A master's degree or higher in the discipline or related subfield (as determined by the discipline/program) from an accredited college or university. If a faculty candidate or instructor holds a master's degree or higher in a discipline or subfield other than that in which he or she is teaching, that faculty member or instructor must have completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach. Some disciplines/programs may utilize tested experience as a qualification in lieu of the master's degree.

Contract Specifics:

This is a 163-day annual contract. For the spring 2024 semester, the contract will be prorated to 81 days, with a full contract commencing in the fall of 2024. Annual salary is $43,000-$50,600 depending on qualifications and experience. Competitive fringe benefit package available through the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE). Position to begin as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.

Application:

Complete application packet to consist of:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications and committing to expectations
• Completed NJC application form
• College transcripts from an accredited college or university (unofficial copies acceptable during application process)
• Complete résumé
• Release Authorization (for background check)
• Must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire.

 

Note: It is Northeastern Junior College's procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

By submitting an application for this announced position applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant's knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Northeastern Junior College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

 

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• The final candidate is subject to a criminal background check before final selection.
• The final candidate must submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• NJC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit copera.org.
• Former Colorado Community College System employees or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make our agency's Annual Security Report available to prospective employees. A copy of this information is available on the NJC website at www.njc.edu/~/media/Publications/CampusSafety12pdf.ashx . A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the Student Service Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or property controlled or owned by Northeastern Junior College, as well as public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from our campus.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Northeastern Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment, or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, and Section 504 should be made to Jeri Estrada, Walker Hall Rm. 102, 100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751.

 

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Northeastern Junior College prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120, or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, CRS et seq. For civil rights or grievance procedure information, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Jeri Estrada, Director of Human Resources, at 100 College Ave., Walker Hall Room 102, Sterling, CO 80751, or by phone at 970-521-6730 or by e-mail at jeri.estrada@njc.edu.

NJC Mission:

"Northeastern Junior College is committed to developing excellence in our students by instilling knowledge, advancing skills, and providing opportunities to transfer and enter the workforce successfully."

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