Instructor - Business

Title: Instructor - Business

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Business and Manufacturing 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:

The Adjunct Instructor for Business reports to the Business Program Chair, and works collaboratively with other discipline faculty. The primary purpose of the Adjunct Instructor for Business is to develop and instruct one (1) or more introductory and intermediate Business courses. The Adjunct Instructor for Business will design the specific course curriculum, grading system, and assignments for the course or courses.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Adjunct Instructor for Business must command strong teaching skills, creating and modeling a quality-learning environment to support a diverse student population including students with disabilities or special learning needs and effectively structure classes and curriculum to support program and course outcomes. The Adjunct Instructor for Business incorporates, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom and distance learning. They also utilize a variety of technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college/school/department processes (e.g., Banner, D2L, grade books, etc.).

The Adjunct Instructor for Business demonstrates leadership within the department, center, and college respectively. This position will conform to the Departmental requirements for attendance and participation in departmental meetings and required trainings.

Competencies/KSAs:

• Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage small groups and facilitate teaching and learning.
• Current knowledge of Microsoft Office and cloud computing.
• Well organized with problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven ability to work in a team with diverse groups of people in a dynamic environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Faculty and instructors who teach in the business administration program must have a master’s in business, management, marketing, nonprofit management, project management, organizational leadership, economics, a Juris Doctorate, or a master’s in another discipline with at least 18 graduate credits hours in one or more related field(s)

The required occupational hours may be within the past 20 years provided that the individual has stayed active and current in the industry through professional work experience and/or development and training in business. There are specific licenses and certifications that can also be proven as a demonstration of ongoing currency in the profession.

They must also meet the criteria laid out in: CTE Credentialing Guidelines (INST – 10). (Acceptable examples of closely related discipline topics include but are not limited to planning, regulation, and administrative services).

Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time experience, within the last ten (10) years, in a business, management, or marketing position.

Or

Three (3) years full-time experience teaching/training equivalent in business, management, or marketing discipline.

Licensure/Certification:
Must have a current CTE credential or the ability to obtain one. For information on how to obtain a CTE credential, please visit this site: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_cteapp.

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:https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-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 303-352-3042.

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.