Title: Geology Instructor (Dinosaurs of CO)
Position Type: Instructor
College: Red Rocks Community College
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: RRCC Geology
Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus
Location: Lakewood
Advertised Pay
The pay for this position is $1710.36 - $1881.39 per credit hour for lecture/lab classes and $1213.06 - $1333.41 per credit hour for non-lab lecture classes, 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.
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 Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences department at RRCC is seeking a Part-time Instructor to teach our GEY 1032: Dinosaurs of Colorado course. This class meets at the Lakewood Campus for two weekends in April (Saturday and Sunday April 10-18, 2027) and includes a field trip to Dinosaur Ridge.
This position delivers instruction in a face-to-face learning environment and is responsible for developing and delivering curriculum aligned with course learning outcomes, assessing student performance, maintaining accurate academic records, and utilizing instructional technologies, including Desire2Learn (D2L), to support teaching and learning.
The instructor creates an engaging, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that reflects RRCC's commitment to Inclusive Excellence and promotes the success of a diverse student population. Responsibilities include preparing course materials and syllabi, providing timely feedback and communication, monitoring attendance and academic progress, maintaining compliance with grading and recordkeeping requirements, and participating in department meetings, assessment activities, and other instructional initiatives.
The instructor maintains current knowledge of the discipline and effective teaching practices while demonstrating professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to student achievement and continuous improvement. This position may teach day, evening, and/or online courses at either or both of our campuses and may include varying schedules depending on department needs. Hours outside of a normal work schedule may be required.
Reporting to the Department Chair, 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. In compliance with CCCS employment requirements, finalists must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, even if teaching online courses.
Please note:
Position Type: Instructor
College: Red Rocks Community College
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: RRCC Geology
Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus
Location: Lakewood
Advertised Pay
The pay for this position is $1710.36 - $1881.39 per credit hour for lecture/lab classes and $1213.06 - $1333.41 per credit hour for non-lab lecture classes, 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.
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 Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences department at RRCC is seeking a Part-time Instructor to teach our GEY 1032: Dinosaurs of Colorado course. This class meets at the Lakewood Campus for two weekends in April (Saturday and Sunday April 10-18, 2027) and includes a field trip to Dinosaur Ridge.
This position delivers instruction in a face-to-face learning environment and is responsible for developing and delivering curriculum aligned with course learning outcomes, assessing student performance, maintaining accurate academic records, and utilizing instructional technologies, including Desire2Learn (D2L), to support teaching and learning.
The instructor creates an engaging, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that reflects RRCC's commitment to Inclusive Excellence and promotes the success of a diverse student population. Responsibilities include preparing course materials and syllabi, providing timely feedback and communication, monitoring attendance and academic progress, maintaining compliance with grading and recordkeeping requirements, and participating in department meetings, assessment activities, and other instructional initiatives.
The instructor maintains current knowledge of the discipline and effective teaching practices while demonstrating professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to student achievement and continuous improvement. This position may teach day, evening, and/or online courses at either or both of our campuses and may include varying schedules depending on department needs. Hours outside of a normal work schedule may be required.
Reporting to the Department Chair, 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. In compliance with CCCS employment requirements, finalists must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, even if teaching online courses.
Please note:
- Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission.