Instructor - Biology

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Instructor - BIO

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Pathway

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

 

Who We Are:

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

 

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for the instruction of General Biology classes. This includes preparation for classes, and the creation and management of course content.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Adjunct Instructor for Biology will teach assigned classes. The days and times of classes are dependent on schedule, budget, and enrollment.

Competencies/KSAs:

Preferred experience with curriculum development.
Preferred environmental science experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: The successful Biology adjunct instructor must have a Master’s degree in a Biological Science or related Master’s degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline to be taught.

Experience:
Previous experience teaching in a community college setting is preferred.

Selection Process:

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes:
Cover Letter
Resume
References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable

**All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts

***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered.

For pay information, please refer to the following: -time-instructor-pay-matrix

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

 

Additional Information/Benefits:

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.