Science Instructor
Red Rocks Community College·Lakewood, CO
- Type
- Full-time
Title: Science Instructor
Position Type: Instructor
College: Red Rocks
Community College
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: RRCC Science
Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus
Location: Lakewood
Salary Range:
$1,213.06 to $1,881.40 per credit hour
Who We Are:
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary.
We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our
values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.
RRCC 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.
Job
Summary:
The part-time Science instructor is responsible for providing high quality instruction in one or more of
the following courses:
SCI 1055, Integrated Science I w/Lab: examines physics and chemistry in the natural world
SCI 1056, Integrated Science II w/Lab: examines earth and biological systems
SCI 1105, Science in Society: examines issues
relating to the way science interacts with society
Reporting to the Department Chair, this position teaches assigned courses in
face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats and is responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction, assessing student learning,
maintaining accurate academic records, and fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment. Instructors develop course materials
aligned with established learning outcomes, provide timely feedback, utilize instructional technologies including Desire2Learn (D2L), and
meet all institutional deadlines and reporting requirements.
Part-time Instructors perform instruction-related duties, and
responsibilities in their respective areas of expertise at the College in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the
Colorado Community College System and Red Rocks Community College. This posting will be used to fill multiple part-time Instructor
vacancies. Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including online courses in accordance with CCCS employment
requirements. This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.
This posting will be used to fill
multiple vacancies.
Compensation is based on credit hour/contact hour ratios and ranges from $1,213.06 to $1,881.40 per credit hour.
This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the
posting expires. Please note:
* Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
* Completed applications will remain
active for 12 months from the date of submission.
* There is no need to reapply during this 12-month period unless there are updates to
your application materials.
* After the 12-month period, applicants are welcome to reapply if the position is still open.
Competencies/KSAs:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and foster an inclusive learning environment.
- Proficiency with
instructional technology, learning management systems, and standard office software. - Ability to follow approved curriculum, student
learning outcomes, and college policies and procedures. - Flexibility to teach daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid, laboratory,
classroom, and off-site courses as assigned. - Ability to adapt instruction to meet program needs, course objectives, and varying
student learning needs. - Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the classroom where appropriate.
- Master's degree in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, or related field OR Master's
degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Geology - Proficiency in curriculum development, supervision,
instruction, and evaluation.
demands commonly associated with this position:
- Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up
to 10 lbs. - This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and
routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc. - The person in this position constantly communicates with
internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. - Cognitive
demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing,
and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in a community college; an
understanding of the role, philosophy, and mission of the community college model. - Experience in programming and curriculum
development. - Experience teaching multiple science disciplines
Candidates will
be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any
personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date
of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Instructions:
Advertised Pay
The compensation for this position is $1,213.06 to $1,881.40 per credit hour,
commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA-exempt position, and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on
budget and need. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
To Apply
All applicants must
submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
3. Unofficial transcripts
Visit our Careers website to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.
Additional Information/Benefits:
Reasonable Accommodation
Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodation 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 and/or during employment, please contact
Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.