Title: Instructor - PSY

Position Type: Instuctor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Social and Behavioral Sciences 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 Community College of Denver seeks adjunct psychology faculty to teach college-level psychology courses within the Behavioral Sciences department. This position is ideal for an educator who is committed to equity, student success, and inclusive teaching, with knowledge of culturally responsive practices for engaging students who have been historically underrepresented and underserved in traditional psychology classrooms. The adjunct reports to the Chair of Behavioral Sciences and works as a collaborative, essential member of the Psychology Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach college-level psychology courses using both traditional and innovative methods of instruction, including the use of technology.
Engage and motivate students while teaching a curriculum grounded in the core values of critical thinking, respect, competence, professional development, and ethical responsibility.
Apply culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, and Native American students.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity and student success that extends beyond the classroom.
Collaborate with the Chair and other Behavioral Science faculty as an essential member of the Psychology Department.
Assist with developing and modifying curriculum and contribute to departmental initiatives and responsibilities.
Support efforts to maintain coherence across CCD's many instructional venues (for example, online, community campuses, and Pre-Collegiate programs).
Participate in textbook selection and professional development.

Competencies/KSAs:

Strong teaching skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a diverse student body.
Knowledge of culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive teaching practices.
Effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
Strong administrative skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a department and across instructional venues.
Familiarity with student Learning Management Systems (D2L), instructional technology, and Microsoft Office programs.
Commitment to equity, student success, and ongoing professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Psychology, or a Master's Degree in a closely related field plus 18 graduate credit hours in psychology.
Some college-level teaching experience preferred.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate in Psychology.
Three or more years of teaching experience.
Strong background teaching psychology.
Prior community college teaching experience.
Experience teaching in multicultural settings and/or with underrepresented or underserved students.
Curriculum development, program assessment, and/or program development experience.
Applied professional and/or research experience.
Multilingual ability (appreciated but not required).
Collaborative teaching experience.
Advising experience.
Clinical background.

Selection Process:

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts.

All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above.

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

Application Instructions: 

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes:

1. Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
5. Copies of transcripts, official preferred
6. 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.

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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.