Chemistry Instructor
Company:
Red Rocks Community College
Job Location:
Lakewood, Colorado
Category:
Chemistry
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: See Position Description
Location: Lakewood, CO
Job Number: 00654
Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation
Closing Date: Continuous
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
1.Resume
2.Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.
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.
Summary of Position
The Chemistry Department at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is seeking a Part-Time Chemistry Instructor to provide high-quality instruction and support student success in chemistry courses. This position reports to the Department Chair of Chemistry. The work schedule for this position is variable weekdays, day and/or evening hours, at the Lakewood campus location. May require hours outside of the normal work schedule. This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.
Part-time Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise, including instruction, student assessment, and related responsibilities. Instructional delivery may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online, and classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends. Instructors are expected to meet all scheduled class periods, start and end classes promptly, and teach the assigned curriculum using the required texts and materials. A complete syllabus must be provided before the first day of class, outlining course descriptions, objectives, grading policies, and contact information. Attendance data, including no-shows and last date of attendance, must be reported promptly. Faculty are required to use technology effectively, including meeting the minimum standards for using Desire2Learn (D2L), the college's learning management system.
Instructors must maintain accurate grading records in D2L, submit final grades via Banner by the deadline, and provide consistent, timely feedback on student progress. Preparation for each class should consider diverse learning styles and relate directly to course objectives. Communication with students and staff must occur within 24-48 hours during the class term and for at least one week after final grades are submitted. Faculty are also expected to attend department meetings and provide regular updates to the department chair.
Additional responsibilities include developing lesson plans and assessments aligned with course competencies, evaluating student performance per stated learning outcomes, submitting syllabi to the Faculty Lead a week before classes begin, and conducting end-of-semester student evaluations. Instructors must also complete D2L training, attend the New Faculty and Instructor Orientation, and participate in department-led mentoring and assessment initiatives. The Chemistry Department at RRCC values enthusiastic professionals passionate about 四虎影视 and student success. With a strong transfer pathway to the Colorado School of Mines, our students are motivated and intellectually curious. Instructors are expected to create a respectful and engaging classroom climate that fosters academic growth and meets the program's goals.
This posting will be used to fill multiple part-time Instructor vacancies. Finalists must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online courses. Courses available for instruction include CHE 1011 (Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab) and CHE 1111 (General College Chemistry with Lab).
This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.
This posting is open and continuous to accept applications on a year-round basis. Only individuals selected to interview will be contacted.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: A Master's 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 四虎影视 experience in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications: A Master's degree from a fully accredited institution in Chemistry and at least 18 graduate hours in Chemistry. Experience 四虎影视 at the college level. Experience 四虎影视 online Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using non-traditional learning environments. 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.
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.
Physical and Cognitive Demands: The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human 四虎影视, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.
Advertised Pay
The pay for this position is $1,177.73 -$1,294.58 per credit hour without lab and with Vocational Lecture/Lab$1,660.54 -$1,826.60 ,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.
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 to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Gayle.Crane@rrcc.edu and/or Brandon.English@rrcc.edu.
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.
Notice to all Applicants
Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at
We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please visit: .
Location: Lakewood, CO
Job Number: 00654
Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation
Closing Date: Continuous
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
1.Resume
2.Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.
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.
Summary of Position
The Chemistry Department at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is seeking a Part-Time Chemistry Instructor to provide high-quality instruction and support student success in chemistry courses. This position reports to the Department Chair of Chemistry. The work schedule for this position is variable weekdays, day and/or evening hours, at the Lakewood campus location. May require hours outside of the normal work schedule. This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.
Part-time Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise, including instruction, student assessment, and related responsibilities. Instructional delivery may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online, and classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekends. Instructors are expected to meet all scheduled class periods, start and end classes promptly, and teach the assigned curriculum using the required texts and materials. A complete syllabus must be provided before the first day of class, outlining course descriptions, objectives, grading policies, and contact information. Attendance data, including no-shows and last date of attendance, must be reported promptly. Faculty are required to use technology effectively, including meeting the minimum standards for using Desire2Learn (D2L), the college's learning management system.
Instructors must maintain accurate grading records in D2L, submit final grades via Banner by the deadline, and provide consistent, timely feedback on student progress. Preparation for each class should consider diverse learning styles and relate directly to course objectives. Communication with students and staff must occur within 24-48 hours during the class term and for at least one week after final grades are submitted. Faculty are also expected to attend department meetings and provide regular updates to the department chair.
Additional responsibilities include developing lesson plans and assessments aligned with course competencies, evaluating student performance per stated learning outcomes, submitting syllabi to the Faculty Lead a week before classes begin, and conducting end-of-semester student evaluations. Instructors must also complete D2L training, attend the New Faculty and Instructor Orientation, and participate in department-led mentoring and assessment initiatives. The Chemistry Department at RRCC values enthusiastic professionals passionate about 四虎影视 and student success. With a strong transfer pathway to the Colorado School of Mines, our students are motivated and intellectually curious. Instructors are expected to create a respectful and engaging classroom climate that fosters academic growth and meets the program's goals.
This posting will be used to fill multiple part-time Instructor vacancies. Finalists must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including for online courses. Courses available for instruction include CHE 1011 (Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab) and CHE 1111 (General College Chemistry with Lab).
This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.
This posting is open and continuous to accept applications on a year-round basis. Only individuals selected to interview will be contacted.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: A Master's 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 四虎影视 experience in higher education.
Preferred Qualifications: A Master's degree from a fully accredited institution in Chemistry and at least 18 graduate hours in Chemistry. Experience 四虎影视 at the college level. Experience 四虎影视 online Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using non-traditional learning environments. 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.
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.
Physical and 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.
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human 四虎影视, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.
Advertised Pay
The pay for this position is $1,177.73 -$1,294.58 per credit hour without lab and with Vocational Lecture/Lab$1,660.54 -$1,826.60 ,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.
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 to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Gayle.Crane@rrcc.edu and/or Brandon.English@rrcc.edu.
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.
Notice to all Applicants
- Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
- Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
- Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human 四虎影视 within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
- Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
- All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
- Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.
Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at
We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please visit: .
