GIS / GEO Instructor
Company:
Red Rocks Community College
Job Location:
Lakewood, Colorado
Category:
Geography
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Salary: See Position Description
Location: Lakewood, CO
Job Number: 01040
Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation
Department: Geography
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA Status: Exempt
To Apply
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 Geography and GIS Instructor provides high-quality, student-centered instruction across a range of Geography and introductory GIS courses, emphasizing physical, human, and regional geography concepts as well as foundational geospatial skills. This part-time role supports student learning by preparing and delivering course content in face-to-face, hybrid, remote, or online formats, which may be scheduled during daytime, evening, or weekend hours. The instructor is responsible for assessing student performance, maintaining accurate records in D2L, and offering timely, constructive feedback. Effective communication with students, colleagues, and the department chair-as well as participation in department meetings-is essential.
The position requires professionalism, respect, clear expectations, and the ability to integrate technology and geospatial tools into diverse learning environments. Although the role involves no supervisory duties, occasional training or meetings may occur outside regular hours.
The finalist must designate Colorado as their primary work location, including online instruction, and may work up to 28 hours per week for up to nine months depending on departmental need. The 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 $1,177.73 to $1,294.58/credit hour, 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:
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 compensation for this position is $1,177.73 to $1,294.58 /credit hour commensurate with education and experience 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:
Visit our to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jenai.Rutledge@rrcc.edu.
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: 01040
Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation
Department: Geography
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA Status: Exempt
To Apply
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
* 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.
Qualifications
Required knowledge, skills & abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate technology into the classroom.
- Ability to set clear expectations and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Ability to collaborate professionally in department meetings and academic settings.
- Ability to adapt 四虎影视 methods to non-traditional learning environments and varied student needs
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with students, colleagues, and the department chair.
- Technology integration skills, especially related to GIS software and digital learning tools.
- A Master's degree from a fully accredited institution in Geography or a closely related field and at least 18 graduate hours in Geography.
- 30 credit hours of Geography 四虎影视 experience in higher education.
- 30 credit hours of post-secondary experience 四虎影视 Physical Geography, World or Regional Geography and/or Human/Cultural Geography.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GIS and experience using non-traditional learning environments.
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 compensation for this position is $1,177.73 to $1,294.58 /credit hour commensurate with education and experience 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:
- Resume
- Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Visit our to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Jenai.Rutledge@rrcc.edu.
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: .