Job Description
Adjunct Instructor, Mathematics Location Auraria Campus, CO Job Type Part-Time Job Number 2020-00893 Division Academic Affairs Opening Date 05/20/2026 Closing Date 12/31/2026 4:30 PM Mountain Position Type Adjunct instructor Description Benefits Purpose/Summary 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 mathematics faculty and instructors in a diverse, urban setting and reports directly to the co-chairs of the mathematics department. Effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills are essential. CCD seeks instructors with strong teaching skills to engage its diverse students using an array of instructional methods and tools (e.g. project-based learning, flipped classroom, innovative use of technology, implementation of open educational resources, competency-based education, etc.). The college encourages creativity and supports instructors 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 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 course captains. 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). Attend department, pathway, college, and system-wide meetings as appropriate. Serve on department, pathway, college, and system-wide committees as appropriate. Participate in professional development. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education To teach MAT 0250, MAT
0300, or any supplemental academic instruction (SAI) MAT course: Minimum Required Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, actuarial science, applied mathematics, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, operational research, physics, or another related field To teach MAT 1075, MAT 1085, MAT 1120, MAT 1140, MAT 1150, MAT 1160, MAT 1220, MAT 1230, MAT 1240, MAT 1260, MAT 1320, MAT 1340, MAT 1400, MAT 1420, MAT 1440, MAT 2075, MAT 2085, MAT 2410, MAT 2420, MAT 2430, MAT 2431, MAT 2540, MAT
2560, or MAT 2562
Minimum Required Master's degree in mathematics or statistics Also allowed Any master's degree with a combination of 18 graduate credits in mathematics and/or statistics Tested Professional Experience Candidates can fulfill the tested professional experience by having a bachelor's degree in any field and showcasing at least 4000 hours within the last 7 years of substantial work and ongoing engagement in mathematics or statistics. This experience can be evidenced through expertise gained from a combination of various activities, including advanced mathematics-related certification, professional consultation, research, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, curriculum development, teaching, or training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education Ph.D. in mathematics or statistics OR any Ph.D. witha combination of 18 graduate creditsin mathematicsand/or statistics Experience Experience teaching mathematics in a high school, community college, four-year college, or university setting Experience with educational innovation Experience teaching in a diverse, urban setting Experience with teaching practices informed to equitably serve students from varied backgrounds Experience implementing current pedagogy for community college mathematics 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 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.) Ability to work with Desire2Learn, Banner, and/or EAB Navigate Ability to work with HTML and LaTeX Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed Fluency in Spanish Supplemental Information For pay information, please refer to the following: https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-time-instructor-pay-matrix 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. •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": https://www.ccd.edu/org/campus-safety . For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042. Adjunct Instructors Adjunct instructors and variable hour employees will have their hours measured on an annual basis to determine eligibility to enroll in medical health insurance for the following benefit period. Information regarding benefits can be found at CCCS Employee Benefits . Employer Community College of Denver (CO) Address 855 Lawrence Parkway Suite 565 Denver, Colorado, 80204 Website http://www.ccd.edu
