JOB
Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds.GENERAL SUMMARYCCD’s Department of Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy is committed to teaching our students to examine the world through diverse perspectives in classrooms that are welcoming, interactive, and inclusive. Students engaged in interdisciplinary study will survey, analyze, and interpret key philosophical, historical, literary, aesthetic, and cultural works produced over the course of human history to better understand their contemporary world and social and historical life, as well as human existence, human meaning, and human creativity while fulfilling their general education and Associate degree requirements.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
PRIMARY DUTIESPrimary teaching duties will be in Literature (LIT) courses. LIT courses are transfer-level. Our department values the contributions from the entire department, both full-time and part-time teachers, and adjunct instructors are included in professional development, department projects, robust peer observations, and ongoing program assessment.The Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy department is committed to closing the achievement gap in LIT courses through systematic data review, ongoing professional development, and individual reflection. Successful applicants will share CCD’s and the Department of Humanities, Literature and Philosophy’s commitment to educating its diverse student population. Faculty must demonstrate a willingness to examine and re-mediate their instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support various groups of marginalized students with diverse learning needs. We are committed to student-centered teaching in all modalities, while recognizing the personal and academic success of our students, who are predominantly first-generation and from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education. Ideal candidates will be able to help transition new students into the college experience
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supplemental InformationFor pay information, please refer to the following: https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-time-instructor-pay-matrix Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes: Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this pageCover LetterResumeReferences - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional referencesCopies 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. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency. ***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”: https://www.ccd.edu/org/campus-safety . For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.