Job Description
Assistant Professor of Biology, 1-Year Limited Term Salary $57,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually Location Auraria Campus, CO Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2020-00896 Division Academic Affairs Opening Date 05/28/2026 Closing Date 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain Position Type Faculty Description Benefits Purpose/Summary This position is open to current Community College of Denver employees only. External applicants will not be considered. 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.
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position works collaboratively with other biology faculty and instructors in a diverse, urban setting and reports directly to the chair of the biology department. Effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills are essential. CCD seeks faculty with strong teaching skills to engage its diverse students using an array of instructional methods and tools (e.g. immersive learning labs with virtual reality headsets, other innovative technology, project-based learning, flipped classrooms, implementation of open educational resources, competency-based education, etc.). The college encourages creativity and supports faculty to implement cutting-edge methods to improve student learning. CCD's rigorous learning environment fosters a community of lifelong learners who demonstrate critical thinking, cultural competence, and ethical responsibility. Duties and Responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES
The primary duty for this position is teaching biology courses and their labs at a full course load which equals 18 work units (equivalent to 15 lecture credits) per semester. However, faculty must demonstrate commitment to student success beyond the classroom and devote some of their professional time to service activities in the college as a component of shared governance. This position and the assigned salary are based on a 9-month contractual period that is paid over 12 months. The position offers the potential for, but no guarantee of, additional assignments for pay during non-contractual working days. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other biology faculty to: Teaching-Related Deliver content and facilitate student learning of assigned courses in a dynamic environment that engages students Design and update class websites on the college's learning management system with the assistance of the department's chair or designee Evaluate student mastery of course content by conducting regular assessments and providing timely feedback Maintain accurate student records Be available outside of the classroom for student meetings Utilize retention strategies to maximize student success Engage in department and college responsibilities and initiatives, including efforts to maintain departmental coherence across CCD's many instructional venues (i.e. on campus, online asynchronously or synchronously, hybrid, hyflex, and/or concurrent enrollment) Service-Related Attend department, pathway, college, and system-wide meetings Serve on department, pathway, college, and system-wide committees Participate in required professional development Contribute to the professional development of adjunct instructors (e.g. hiring, mentoring, observing in classrooms, etc.) Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Education :
(Minimum/Required) To teach college-level BIO courses: A master's degree or higher in biology Also allowed: A master's degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours agriculture, animal science, biochemistry, botany, cell biology, conservation biology, ecology, endocrinology, entomology, environmental biology, environmental science, epidemiology, evolutionary biology, exercise science, fisheries, forestry, genetics, herpetology, horticulture, ichthyology, immunology, life sciences, mammalogy, marine biology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, mycology, natural resources, natural science, neurobiology, ornithology, pharmacology, physiology, range science, range management, reproductive biology, veterinary science, wildlife biology, or zoology A doctoral degree in chiropractic care, dental science, naturopathy, physical therapy, optometry, osteopathy, podiatry, or veterinary medicine Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
(required/minimum) Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to work effectively as a member of a team Ability to work with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.) Ability to use a variety of web conferencing platforms (e.g. Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.) Experience:
(preferred) Experience teaching 1000 and 2000 level biology and anatomy and physiology in a college setting Experience implementing current pedagogy for community college biology Experience with educational innovation Experience teaching in a diverse, urban setting Experience with teaching practices informed to equitably serve students from varied backgrounds Experience with first-time, first-generation college students Experience with non-traditional college students Experience teaching online Experience with competency-based education Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
(preferred) Ability to work with Desire2Learn, Banner, and/or EAB Navigate Ability to work with HTML and LaTeX Fluency in Spanish Equipment Used:
Computers Anatomage Table Classroom projectors VR headsets Supplemental Information 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. For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COuMZUvUnWuK9uoXKd1EOyFLhlJzG0G-/view 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 PROCEDURES
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 page 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. 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. 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. Non-Classified Benefit-Eligible Employees Benefits for administrative, professional and technical (APT) staff and faculty are administered through the SBCCOE Trust. Effective July 1, 2015, employees in APT and faculty positions that are budgeted at .75 FTE or more are eligible for benefits beginning on their date of hire. Information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits . Additional information regarding leave accruals can be found in Board Policy 3-60 . We encourage lifelong learning; non-classified employees are also eligible for tuition reimbursement . Retirement CCD and most employment categories contribute to Colorado PERA , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States. PERA is a substitute for Social Security; CCD employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA. CCD and the State of Colorado offer three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans. Employer Community College of Denver (CO) Address 855 Lawrence Parkway Suite 565 Denver, Colorado, 80204 Website http://www.ccd.edu
