Behavioral Health Faculty

Salary : $52,880.78 - $66,052.52 Annually

Location : 16000 East CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO

Job Type : Faculty

Job Number : 330817

Division : Instruction

Opening Date : 09 / 25 / 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community College of Aurora is looking for an innovative, inclusive, equity-minded, and engaging educator to teach behavioral health and addiction counseling courses through inclusive and student-centered learning strategies both face-to-face and online. CCA is committed to quality instruction and maintains high academic standards as well as a strong commitment to the success of our students. This faculty member will also be responsible for developing and evaluating curriculum that meets state CTE standards, and maintaining current industry connections through professional practice experience. The position requires active professional licensure and recent field experience to ensure students receive relevant, real-world training that prepares them for successful careers in the behavioral health field.

The faculty member will support Concurrent Enrollment instructors through observations, mentorship, and professional development. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across the college, participating in committee assignments and other academic and institutional support activities; CCA is an institution that encourages faculty to be involved in service to the college, including service that contributes to institutional decision-making. This faculty member will contribute to instructional planning and assessment; pursue continued professional development in subject matter and instructional methods; and support student activities.

CCA Faculty positions offer :

• Flexible work schedules, with the potential to work from home up to 2 days per week if teaching schedules allow.
• Diverse and vibrant student population.
• Strong focus on faculty professional development and growth.
• Collaborative cross-functional relationships between campus divisions.
• Emphasis on instructional innovation and support for faculty in developing those innovations.
• Robust shared governance structures.
• Wide variety of service opportunities that align with professional interests.

CCA OVERVIEW

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-value instruction and support services to prepare students for upward socioeconomic mobility. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to : socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds. We actively promote a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Faculty / Student Interaction

Classroom Performance

Materials and Preparation / Relevancy

Record Keeping and Instructional Management

Professionalism

Promoting Division / College Quality of Instruction

Professional Contributions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary Range : Anticipated salary range : $52,880.78 - $66,052.52 annually. This salary is determined by the qualifications of the selected candidate balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. CCA offers an excellent , including generous leave, holiday, and education benefits.

Deadline to Submit Application Material : An initial review of applications will begin on Thursday, October 9th, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process : When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter clearly shows how the applicant's professional experiences align with the minimum qualifications, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their 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 the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and / or termination after hire; and / or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents :

Notice to all Applicants :

Colorado Residency Requirement :

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora. Please contact with any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement :

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive - Together, we are CCA.

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

ADAAA Accommodations : Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA) : The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement : The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 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, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance / Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

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