Department Information

GJB-311223 4/26: THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED

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.

Description Of Job

Job Summary

Colorado has a thriving data science and data analytics sector, which drives industries ranging from national security to healthcare. Our first data-focused faculty member will grow courses and academic pathways to prepare students for dynamic careers in a rapidly evolving data informed field. The Data/AI faculty will bring relevant industry or academic research experience into the classroom setting. The ideal faculty member will have expertise working with a range of data sets (unprocessed to processed and small to big) and will support the development of new programs in data science and artificial intelligence (AI) to meet the workforce demands of Colorado’s data, space and advanced technology industries.

Arapahoe Community College (ACC) is seeking a full-time faculty member in Data Analytics, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence to lead the development and launch of a new Data Science Certificate scheduled to begin in Fall 2026. This position is intentionally designed as a curriculum-first role during the initial year and is ideal for candidates who thrive in building programs, navigating academic systems, and aligning innovation with workforce demand. 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 communities the college serves.

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.

Curriculum Governance and System Context

ACC is one of 13 colleges within the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). Curriculum development operates within a system-wide governance framework that includes standardized processes, discipline-level coordination, and multi-level approvals. The successful candidate must be willing and able to work within these structures, collaborate with faculty and administrators across the system, and meet defined milestones required to support a Fall 2026 program launch.

Program Development Scope and Pace

This role operates on an accelerated development timeline. The faculty member will manage multiple curriculum deliverables simultaneously, including course design, pathway mapping, and alignment with workforce and industry partners. Candidates must be comfortable working at a rapid pace, balancing strategic design with execution, and meeting firm deadlines. This position will actively contribute to the refinement, expansion, and continuous improvement of approved pathways in response to workforce needs and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Lead curriculum development for the Data Science Certificate and/or degrees, including course design, sequencing, and learning outcomes.
Coordinate curriculum review and approval processes within ACC and across CCCS.
Collaborate with faculty, administrators, and external partners to ensure industry-aligned curriculum.
Support the development of additional credentials such as AI-related certificates or micro-credentials.
Transition into teaching responsibilities as programs launch and mature.
Participate in service activities consistent with full-time faculty expectations at ACC

Who Will Thrive In This Role

This position is best suited for candidates who enjoy building programs from the ground up, working within academic governance structures, and prioritizing long-term program success over immediate classroom teaching. Candidates seeking a primarily teaching-focused role in their first semester may find this position less aligned with their expectations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Master’s degree in data science, data analytics, computer science, information systems, or a closely related field; OR Master’s degree in any field with 18 graduate or undergraduate credit hours in a related discipline; OR Bachelor’s degree with significant, relevant industry experience as permitted by the ACC Faculty Qualifications Manual.
Eligibility for a CTE credential in the discipline.
Experience in curriculum development, instructional design, or applied industry practice in data or AI-related fields.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent deliverables.

Preferred

Industry or applied research experience in data science, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics.
Experience working within multi-institutional or system-level academic environments.
Comfort operating in fast-paced, build-oriented roles.
Experience developing courses for multiple delivery modalities.

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions

All applications must be submitted through our website https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/arapahoecc

All Applicants Must Submit

Resume
Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity, inclusion, and belonging in your work, see below.
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 who are committed to fostering respectful, welcoming, and supportive environments for all individuals. In your cover letter, please describe how you have worked to create such environments in your current or previous roles, and share what this commitment means to you in your professional practice.

Additional Information

Salary Information:

The projected start date for this position is August 2026. The salary range for this position is $61,940 to $77,239, commensurate with education and experience. This salary is based on 166 contract days within an academic year (August to May). Salary will be pro-rated based on actual contract days worked. This is a full-time, 9-month, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. AP 3-55 provides information regarding salary placement and adjustments.

This position may be expected to work at all ACC locations.

Benefits

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 Colorado PERA ’s Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. Supplemental retirement plans are also available including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
Comprehensive health benefits 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 ( C-SEAP )
Generous paid time off benefits 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.
Tuition assistance 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 BenefitHub 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 Colorado Division of Human Resources 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 AP 3-160 .

Reach out to us at HRrecruitment@arapahoe.edu 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 Colorado PERA 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 arapahoe.edu

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 angela.johnson@arapahoe.edu .

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, campus.police@arapahoe.edu , or Room M2600 at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80120.

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