Title: Instructor - Sociology

Position Type: Instructor

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 Adjunct Instructor for Sociology is responsible for teaching part-time within the program. The successful Adjunct Instructor for Sociology must possess the academic and practical expertise to guide student learning and success, and to serve as a mentor and model for students. This position will demonstrate strong instructional skills and engage a diverse student body using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction and effectively structure classes and curriculum to support program and course outcomes.

The Behavioral Science Department is committed to student-centered teaching that fosters 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. Successful applicants will share CCD’s and the Department of Sociology’s commitment to educating its diverse student population. This position requires Colorado residency and the ability to teach at the Auraria campus or online formats.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Sociology Adjunct instructor will deliver instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the course syllabus; maintain grade and attendance records; recognize and respond appropriately to student diversity; utilize clear learning goals and well-planned activities; being available, either face to face or electronically to students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment. Primary teaching duties will be within the Sociology (SOC) discipline. Additional opportunities however, may be available to teach Women’s Studies and Ethnic Studies courses. Adjunct instructors are hired to teach classes on an as-needed, usually semester-by-semester basis. All such teaching assignments are dependent on schedule and enrollment. Beyond teaching, adjunct instructors are active participants in the department with opportunities to engage in professional development, department projects, and program assessment

Competencies/KSAs:

• Collaborative teaching experience.
• Demonstrated skills working with a team.
• Curriculum and program development experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of, and experience with program assessment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
The successful Sociology adjunct instructor must have a master’s or doctorate in Sociology OR one of these closely related disciplines: Social Work, Women's Studies, Ethnic Studies, Social Sciences.

Or any master's degree or higher with 18 graduate credit hours in any of the disciplines below:

Social work, women's studies, gender studies, ethnic studies, social sciences, social policy, anthropology, urban studies, peace studies

Experience:
One (1) year teaching experience in the Sociology discipline (minimum).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience teaching Sociology, Women’s Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Social Sciences in a community college, college, or university setting.
• Experience teaching diverse, multi-cultural populations (i.e. first generation, low income, non-traditional, veterans, etc.).
• Experience teaching in multi-cultural settings.
• Experience teaching on-line courses.
• Experience with the use of student Learning Management Systems (D2L), instructional technology, and Microsoft Office programs.
• Applied job and/or research experience is helpful.

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.