A Communications Professor leads courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
CCD Arts, Communication, Design and Education 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 mission of CCD's Department of Communication, Journalism, and World Languages is to support the development of students' communication skills for effective use in personal, professional, and public contexts. Adjunct instructors within the department fulfill this mission each semester by teaching Communication (COM) courses with enrolled students that are pursuing a variety of educational pathways.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary teaching duties will be within the Communication (COM) discipline. COM Courses are typically three credit hours, and the primary course taught by instructors is COM 115: Public Speaking (although a variety of other COM courses are regularly scheduled and may be assigned, depending on the semester and availability of instructors). Beyond teaching, adjunct instructors are active participants in professional development, department projects, observations, and program assessment. The department is committed to closing the achievement gap in COM courses through systematic data review, reflection, and implementation of practices to improve student outcomes. The 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 Communication & Journalism's and World Languages commitment to educating its diverse student population.
Competencies/KSAs:
Knowledge of and a sensitivity the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Ability to examine and re-mediate instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support the diverse learning needs of students. Ability to navigate and successfully work within online educational platforms including Banner, Desire2Learn, EAB Campus, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master's Degree in Communication or a closely related discipline or sub-discipline is required OR Master's Degree in any discipline WITH 18 graduate credit hours in the Communication discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience:
One (1) year teaching experience in the Communication discipline Experience teaching diverse, multi-cultural populations (i.e. first generation, low income, minority, non-traditional, veterans, students with accommodation needs, etc.).
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.
