Title: Concurrent Enrollment Instructor

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD High School to College Transitions/Concurrent Enrollment

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 (CCD) is seeking qualified high school educators to serve as Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Instructors. This role is intended exclusively for educators employed by participating partner high schools or school districts who have been identified to teach CCD courses through the Concurrent Enrollment program.

As a CCD adjunct faculty member, CE Instructors deliver college-level coursework while fostering an inclusive learning environment. They provide high-quality college instruction to high school students while maintaining the same academic standards, learning outcomes, rigor, and assessment practices as courses taught on the CCD campus. Working in partnership with CCD department chairs, faculty, and CE staff, the CE instructors play a critical role in expanding access to higher education, promoting equitable student success, and preparing students for postsecondary education.

Concurrent Enrollment instructors are expected to uphold the College’s academic policies, instructional expectations, and commitment to student success while serving as ambassadors for CCD within their high school communities.

To offer concurrent enrollment classes, a high school must have a signed Cooperative Agreement with CCD. Applicants should check with their high school administration or contact the CCD High School Connections Office (highschoolconnections@ccd.edu) before submitting an application.

Duties & Responsibilities:

This posting is intended exclusively for current high school instructors seeking approval to teach Concurrent Enrollment courses through the Community College of Denver. Applicants must be employed by a partnering high school or school district and have the support of their school administration to serve as a CE Instructor.

Concurrent Enrollment Instructors serve as adjunct faculty members of the Community College of Denver and are expected to meet the same instructional and academic standards as all CCD faculty.

Teaching

• Deliver instruction consistent with approved CCD curriculum
• Maintain academic rigor equivalent to on-campus sections
• Use approved course outcomes, syllabi, assessments, textbooks/materials
• Foster an engaging and inclusive learning environment that promotes belonging, equitable access, academic excellence, and student success

Student Success

• Support students in developing college-level skills
• Encourage persistence and academic success

Collaboration

• Work with department chairs, lead faculty, and CE staff for student success and course expectations
• Participate in curriculum updates
• Collaborate with high school administrators, counselors, and Concurrent Enrollment staff to support student success and program quality.

Compliance

• Maintain instructor qualifications
• Submit grades and appropriate forms according to college deadlines

Professional Development

• Participate in discipline-specific professional development in support of continuous improvement efforts
• Participate in faculty onboarding with the department chair

Competencies/KSAs:

• Ability to deliver college-level instruction while maintaining CCD's academic standards.
• Knowledge of effective teaching, assessment, and student learning outcomes.
• Ability to foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and instructional improvement.
• Ability to support students in developing the academic skills and behaviors necessary for college success.

Minimum Qualifications:

All candidates will be reviewed by the academic division dean and/or department chair.

CCD Concurrent Enrollment Instructors are expected to meet the same required qualifications as faculty and adjunct instructors.

General Education or GT (guaranteed pathways) courses:

The successful Concurrent Enrollment instructor must have a Master’s degree in in the discipline that they are hired for, or an unrelated Master’s degree and at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline to be taught. These requirements are identified by program on our website.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses:
The successful Concurrent Enrollment instructor must meet the qualifications of their specific discipline which may include certification/ licensure or a bachelor or master’s degree. They must also meet the occupational experience hours required. These requirements are identified by program on our website.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching or supporting diverse student populations and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to implement college-level curriculum while maintaining academic rigor and expectations for student learning.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and participation in discipline-specific training and faculty engagement activities.

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.