Geology Instructor (Dinosaurs of CO)

Job Description

Job Description

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: 

• 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 remains 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.
•Experience creating lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to successfully attain course competencies and learning outcomes.
•Flexibility to teach daytime, evening, weekend, hybrid, laboratory, classroom, and online 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from a fully accredited institution in Geology/Geological Sciences, Geophysics, Earth Science, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering, Paleontology, or closely related field; or a Master’s degree in another field plus at least 18 graduate credit hours in Geology/Geological Sciences, Geophysics, Earth Science, Geochemistry, Geological Engineering, Paleontology, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

•At least 15 credit hours of teaching experience in higher education.
•Demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities and supporting individuals from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented.
•Proficiency in curriculum development and instruction.
•Experience teaching in a community college and an understanding of the role, philosophy, and mission of community colleges.

Selection Process:

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: 

All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Visit our Careers website to submit your application.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Kelly Worden, Department Chair, at View email address on us.fitly.work