Sociology Instructor

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: 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 Sociology Department at RRCC is seeking innovative, culturally competent, and student-centered individuals to serve as part-time Sociology Instructors. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction in face-to-face courses through developing inclusive and interactive course content, growth-oriented assessments, and a supportive classroom environment that nurtures student engagement and academic success. Teaching assignments may take place in both daytime and evening hours on the college’s Lakewood campus. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, can effectively address contemporary issues from diverse sociological perspectives during classroom discussions, and is skilled at fostering a sense of community while serving the diverse needs of our student population.

This position’s primary focus is effective and engaging teaching, curriculum development, student assessment, timely communication with both students and staff and supporting departmental initiatives. Additional responsibilities may include grading, planning activities/lectures, maintaining student records, participating in departmental meetings, professional development, and student advising. The instructor is expected to maintain regular campus hours, adhere to institutional policies, and remain current in both the discipline and instructional methods.

This position reports to the Sociology Department Chair.

Courses filled by this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Introduction to Sociology
• Sociology of Diversity
• Environmental Sociology
• Sociology of Deviant Behavior
• Sociology of Family Dynamics
• Sociology of Death and Dying

This position is open and continuous. Candidates selected will be contacted.

Qualifications

RequiredKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge ofboth classical and contemporary sociological theory.
• Knowledge of sociological researchmethods andresearchethics.
• Knowledge of contemporary social issues and sociological literature.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students,facultyand staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness toteachstudents using traditional and alternative methods of instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to integrateeducationaltechnologyand platformsinto the classroom.
• Ability to work from campus (primarily our Lakewood campus).
• Ability to collaborate in diverse teams whiledemonstratingrespect for differing perspectives and fostering a positive work environment.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, organization, and time management skills and general technological proficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a fully accredited institution in sociology or at least 18 completed graduate hours in sociology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Sociology at the college level, particularly in community college settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Sociology and experience using non-traditional learning environments.
• Demonstrated commitmenttoworking with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color,LGBTQ community members, veterans,first-generationgraduates, and people with disabilities.
• Experience with co-teaching and/or interdisciplinarycollaboration.
• Experience in community service orpartnershipsthat enhance the learning environment.
• Experience in developing and delivering online/hybrid courses.

Physical& 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 islargely asedentary role. This positionoperatesin 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.Mustbe able to exchangeaccurateinformation in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement?

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 Resources, at(303) 914-6298orJennifer.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 not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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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 Resources 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 Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 https://www.rrcc.edu/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

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.

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Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. RRCC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours a week when classes are in session, and may work up to 28 hours a week, during academic breaks or breaks between terms at the discretion of the college, and non-classified hourly and temporary staff are limited to 28 hours in a workweek, depending on budget and need.