Title: Peer Support Specialist, Adjunct Instructor

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:

This position reports to the respective Department Chair and works collaboratively with other discipline faculty and the Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences. The instructor assignment involves teaching introductory behavioral health course and related courses via multiple modalities. Teaching may occur in person/on campus or online including nights and weekends and will have the option for additional summer teaching for additional pay. This position requires the candidate to live in Colorado with access to Auraria Campus for in-person teaching, however, may have flexibility to teach online or hybrid. This is not a fully online or remote position.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary teaching duties will be in Behavioral Health as an academic science grounded in critical thinking, durable skills, and core values of respect, cultural competence, professional development, and ethical responsibility:

The instructional assignment will include lecture classes in the discipline. The successful candidate will be able to teach behavioral health and/or addiction recovery courses in various modalities (face to face, traditional online, synchronous online) as needed. Times will include daytime, evenings or weekends. 

Deliver instruction consistent with the content and learning objectives of the course syllabus; maintain grade and attendance records in a timely manner; recognize and respond appropriately to student diversity through equitable teaching learning practices; utilize clear learning goals and well-planned activities; being available to students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment

In addition to conducting classes, the job includes class preparation, student evaluation, program level assessment, student advising, attendance and participation in various stakeholder and/or student led organizations/programs.

Attendance at department meetings and response to emails from students and supervisor within two business days is required.   

Participation in discipline/department decision making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development, scheduling and other matters are also expected of all instructors. 

Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.  

Competencies/KSAs:

Understanding of teaching best practices, including being knowledgeable in pedagogy/andragogy, as well as retention and inclusion practices

Foster a positive student learning assessment culture while supporting students in successful attainment of course competencies and outcomes

Maintain expertise in the subject matter area and effectively teach assigned courses

Demonstrated high interest in collaboration with interdisciplinary programs and/or contribute to course offerings based on area of expertise

Evaluate student performance in a constructive, timely, and effective manner

Commitment to the application of diversity and inclusionary best practices while upholding CCD’s mission and vision

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and advocacy in behavioral health

Experience in diversity of human behavior and knowledge of ethical and legal issues in the helping professions and commitment to culturally informed and inclusive practices 

Ability to provide effective feedback and receive constructive criticism, as well as participate in coaching/mentoring

Embrace change in a dynamic setting

Organization, prioritization and time management skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships in a diverse work environment

Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs, the student learning management system (D2L), and other software products as necessary


Other Considerations:

This position works in an environment that requires flexible office hours and directly serves students/clients in person. Must be able to make critical decisions and judgments on own, plan and organize tasks bringing them to completion, take initiative to learn and grow with the job, able to work some evenings and Saturdays, and to travel to off-campus sites.

Faculty and instructors must have a CCD CTE credential through the state of Colorado to teach in the field prior to start of semester. For information on how to obtain a CTE credential, please visit this site: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/licensure_cteapp

Minimum Qualifications:

Instructors must be a peer support professional and have at least one year of experience conducting peer support trainings that align with SAMHSA’s core competencies.

Clear demonstration and experience teaching in high school, college, OR experience in providing training/psychoeducation in the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field from an accredited institution.

Master's degree or higher in one of following disciplines: Applied behavioral analysis, addiction counseling, mental health/mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, healthcare administration/management, public administration, psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, community psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, personality psychology, school psychology, domestic violence, career and academic counseling, family relations, family ecology, gerontology.

Licensure/Certification:
Instructors must be a peer support professional and have at least one year of experience conducting peer support trainings that align with SAMHSA’s core competencies.

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.

Application Instructions: 

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.