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The Red Rocks Community College Chemistry Department is seeking enthusiastic professionals that have a passion for teaching and helping students succeed in their chosen field. We are fortunate to have a historically strong transfer agreement to Colorado School of Mines and attract a motivated and intellectually curious group of students. The successful candidate creates a classroom climate that encourages learning.

Part-time Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the department chair within the discipline and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Classes may be held days, evenings, and weekends.

The instructor must be patient and respectful, while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the program.

This posting will be used to fill multiple part-time Instructor vacancies. Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online courses.
Position Summary: Positions are available for teaching CHE 101(Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab) or CHE 111 (General College Chemistry with Lab). Instructors will need to be available to teach days and/or evenings on a part-time basis.

 

• Classroom Instruction

Required to meet all class periods and start and end classes promptly. Teach assigned curriculum and make use of required texts and materials. Provide students with a complete syllabus before the first day of class that includes information on course description, objectives, assignments, grading policies, and contact information. Provide data on student attendance (no-shows, last day of attendance, etc.), promptly. Use technology to facilitate learning including meeting the required minimum standards for the use of the College learning management system Desire2Learn (D2L).

• Student Assessment (Grading)

Maintain updated and accurate grading records in D2L and submit all final grades by the due date in the college student information system, Banner. Provide consistent and timely feedback to students regarding progress and grades on assignments.

• Planning

Prepare for each class meeting and consider learning strategies that address diverse learning styles and a diverse community college student population. Class content and assessment methods should relate to course objectives.

• Communication

Respond timely to students and RRCC staff every 24-48 hours during the class term and for at least one week after grades are submitted. Attend department staff meetings throughout the semester as scheduled. Provide updates to the department chair.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

• Develop lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to the successful attainment of identified course competencies
• Evaluate student performance in accordance with student learning outcomes as stated in the course syllabus
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with community college philosophy.
• One week prior to the first day of class, provide the Faculty Lead with a copy of the course syllabus
• At the first class meeting, provide students with a syllabus for the course that includes all components of the course model syllabus and the competencies established in the Colorado Common Course Numbering System
• Conduct student evaluations of instruction in accordance with established policies and procedures at the end of the semester
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and grading of students in the college learning management system-Desire2Learn (D2L)
• Complete the DesireToLearn (D2L) training and New Faculty and Instructor Orientation

Participate in coaching/mentoring and assessment initiatives established by Department Chair and/or Faculty Lead

**Payment is based on the credit hour/contact hour and class ratio as assigned to you by the department chair. RRCC starts at $____/credit hour.

Required Qualifications: A Masters degree from a fully accredited institution in Chemistry or a closely related field and at least 18 graduate hours in Chemistry. 30 credit hours of teaching experience in higher education.

Required knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach students using traditional and alternative methods of instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications: A Masters degree from a fully accredited institution in Chemistry and at least 18 graduate hours in Chemistry. Experience teaching at the college level. Experience teaching online Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using non-traditional learning environments. Membership in or experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented.

Please note that employment with the Colorado Community College System is limited to in-state residents. Selected candidates will be need to be, or be willing to become, state residents before employment can begin.

This posting reflects Red Rocks Community Colleges best effort to describe the duties and qualifications of the position described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of this position.

For general questions regarding Variable hour, Instructor, or Student Employment contact Angelee Cornejo Senior Human Resource Generalist 303.914.6300 at Angelee.Cornejo@rrcc.edu.

Transcripts Required: If selected as the finalist for the position, official transcripts are required as a condition of employment within 30 days of hire (if applicable). Assessment is required for Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the candidate.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide RRCC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.

Important Notes:
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this within your application materials.

Red Rocks Community College is committed to diversity in its people and programs. The College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex/gender, sexual orientation gender identity, religion, age, national/ ethnic origin, pregnancy status, veterans status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by applicable law, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.

RRCC has designated the Executive Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity Administrator/Title IX Administrator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact Executive Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, Title VII/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, ADA/Sec 504 Coordinator, 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228. 303-914-6298.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in the application process, please notify Human Resources at 303-914-6570.

RRCC conducts pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

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