Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Alta College, Inc. (Alta) is the parent company of a system of higher education institutions including Westwood College, and Westwood College Online. With over 16,000 students currently enrolled in our programs, the company operates 18 campuses in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas and Virginia as well as Westwood College Online - a part of Westwood College - Denver North.

Since its inception, Alta Colleges, Inc. has helped launch the careers of over 20,000 graduates and we currently employ over 3,000 full time employees, including 1,200 full and adjunct instructors.

Westwood College was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1953. For many years the school was known as Denver Institute of Technology, offering diploma and degree programs in a variety of technical fields. Since then, Alta has expanded Westwood College's offerings by leveraging its proven approach of career-focused education to reach a wider array of students.

Westwood -River Oaks campus is looking for Adjunct Faculty to teach Construction Management.

Qualifications include:

Construction project management, AutoCAD, surveying, construction documents, blueprints, estimating, safety, methods and materials, construction equipment, foundations, building codes and inspections, electrical and mechanical systems and construction management.

The role of the Adjunct Faculty is to effectively communicate with the students and help them achieve their educational goals. The instructor maximizes retention of students toward the completion of their programs and provides students by fostering a proper educational environment so that the students may derive the maximum benefits from the program for which they are enrolled.

1. Teach all assigned classes and hours as determined with class assignments.

2. Plan for instructional activities to include, but not limited to, lecture, class discussion, demonstration labs, and projects. Course outlines and syllabi should be given to students at the beginning of each course setting objectives determining multiple teaching strategies and student activities and evaluation of student learning.

3. Organize concepts to be taught in a logical and understandable sequence covering all objectives as outlined in the course syllabus and lesson guides.

4. Handle classroom routines which includes but not limited to the following:

a. Start and end class on time

b. Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning

c. Administer rules consistently and fairly

d. Establishing and maintaining classroom control

e. Return tests, labs and homework in a timely manner

5. Use appropriate assessment tools shall be used that includes but are not limited to the following:

a. Select, develop and use informal and formal techniques or instruments to measure student learning, modifying teaching strategies if needed.

b. Submit and maintain accurate records of attendance, grades and Student Action Reports.

c. Submit all paperwork in a timely manner.

6. Identify and assess students who are in need of additional instruction to successfully complete the course objectives and provide additional instruction to those students outside of class hours, as needed.

7. Maintain expertise and technical competence in applicable field of study. If credentialed or certified, maintain all certifications and satisfy all requirements of the professional development plan.

8. Attend all meetings, ceremonies and official functions as specified by the program director or the Campus Academic Dean.

9. Adhere to published company guidelines in all matters concerning dress code.

10. Performs any other duties, as assigned.

At the time of hiring Westwood College faculty and education department managers are required to hold a completed graduate degree from a U.S. regionally or nationally accredited university. In addition, state licensing and national accrediting criteria apply. Faculty with international credentials are required to present an official U.S. degree evaluation by AACRAO or NACES recognized evaluation agency.

1. Appropriate technical certification (if required)

2. Appropriate professional experience

3. Teaching experience preferred

4. Working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.

5. Strong oral and written communication skills

6. Strong attention to detail

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our Company is committed to serving a diverse multicultural body of students in an atmosphere that promotes pride, respect and teamwork. To our campuses and campus communities, we commit to recruit an experienced and qualified faculty and staff who are reflective of the infinitely varied human talent available. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.