Workforce Services - RMEC Non Credit Instructor

Workforce Services - RMEC Non Credit Instructor

Company: Red Rocks Community College

Job Location: Lakewood, 80228

Category: Adult and Workforce Education Instructors

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $39.26 - $78.52 Hourly

Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Number: 01072

Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation

Department: Workforce Services

Closing Date: 12/1/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary of Position

The Rocky Mountain Education Center within the Department of Workforce Services at Red Rocks Community College provides non-credit training opportunities designed to fit the needs of employers, industry, and the regional community. Non-credit Instructors provide instructional duties for the Department of Workforce Services within the Division of Academic Affairs with Red Rocks Community College in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the Director and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Job duties and responsibilities include providing instruction, course participant assessment, course prep, some instructional design and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Classes may be held days, evenings, and weekends of variable durations.

The Department of Workforce Services strives to build active and engaging learning environments for course participants. We seek instructors with a commitment to their participants, a continuous pursuit for creating dynamic learning environments, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Work is performed in varied office, business and classroom environments, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, with some responsibilities potentially occurring outside of these hours. RMEC instructors have the option to conduct both daytime and/or evening, with each block spanning 4-to-8-hour shifts. However, instructor schedules cannot exceed 28 hours during the week. Additionally, instructors are required to work at least one day within a 128-day period to maintain active status. This role may require up to 28 hours per week for a duration of up to 9 months, depending on departmental need and budget. The finalist must designate Colorado as their primary work location, including for any online instruction.

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.

The compensation for this position is $39.26 to $78.52/hourly, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt temporary staff position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work from campus (primarily our Lakewood campus with occasional hours at the Arvada campus).
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and typically underrepresented groups.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach students using traditional and alternative methods of instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the classroom where appropriate.
• Knowledge of computer applications. Interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of instructional objectives and course development techniques.
• Skills with managing, preparing, and delivering courses in the classroom and in the field.
• Ability to give and receive oral and written instructions and procedures. Have some knowledge working with D2L or a similar LMS.

Required Qualifications

• A degree or relevant industry certification from an accredited institution or in a closely related field.
• Substitution: Full-time professional industry experience directly related to the position duties may substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
• Minimum five (5) years of industry related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• A degree from an accredited institution in field of instruction.
• Relevant and current industry certification.
• Five (5) years of industry related experience.

Physical & Cognitive Demands

The following are some of the physical and cognitive 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.

Advertised Pay

The compensation for this position is $39.26 to $78.52/hourly This is a part-time, FLSA exempt temporary staff position. This position can work up to nine months, based on need and budget availability. 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

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.

Visit our Careers website to submit your application.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Summer.Applegate@rrcc.edu.