Summary of Position
Red Rocks Community College seeks applications for a full-time faculty position to join our Business Department. This is a full-time, 164-day academic year appointment, beginning in August 2023, that is focused around the 16.5-week Fall semester (August to December) and 16.5-week Spring semesters (January to May).
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication. We encourage applications from individuals whose background and interests align with our commitment to inclusiveness and welcome you to visit the RRCC Inclusion & Diversity webpage for additional information.
With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting-edge model in higher education. We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture.
Department information and mission: Red Rocks Community College collaborates with business owners and leaders in the community who provide valuable information to assist in the development and evolution of the business degree programs and courses. Our Business Advisory Committee serves as the college’s connection to the real world work environment. The interactive exchange among committee members, who are also active business owners, with college faculty and staff provide a forum to stay abreast of changes in the workplace, workforce, and maintain familiarity with business trends so that RRCC’s business courses can adequately prepare students for their career choices.
Summary of position: Perform instruction-related duties, responsibilities, and program direction in the Business department at the College in accordance with the philosophy, policies, and procedures of the Colorado Community College System and Red Rocks Community College.
Salary Note: The posted salary range represents our FY23 Faculty salary ranges. Increases are planned for FY24 and will be in effect for August 2023 start date.
Description of Position
Instruction:
Teach day, evening, or weekend courses and/or teach in any modality including in-person classroom-based courses, hybrid, remote, hyflex, concurrent, or online, ensuring that all courses meet the approved course outcomes and outlines. Instruction duties and responsibilities center on teaching excellence, which can include:
- Learning and applying culturally responsive education and inclusive learning environments into classroom instruction and curriculum
- Demonstrating equity and inclusion skills that are measurable, student-focused, and support equity in achieving learning outcomes
- Active student engagement that empowers learners to think critically and achieve academic, professional, and personal goals
- Robust instructional content that is thought-provoking, current and relevant
- Meaningful assessment and timely feedback related to student progress in achieving learning outcomes
- Continuous improvement of teaching and learning through evidence-based practices, reflection, innovation, and collaboration; and other College priorities
Service:
Service includes fulfilling the mission and goals of the College outside of the classroom. These may include but are not limited to:
- Departmental service, including curriculum coordination and development
- Advising and outreach
- Administrative assignments and committee work at a campus- level, college, or System-wide
- Sponsoring and participating in student activities or community service events related to the College and tied to personal professional goals and job responsibilities
Professional development activities are a part of service. Activities include:
- Continuous improvement in teaching
- Best practices in higher education as related to college initiatives
- Maintaining expertise in the field
- Personal enrichment in higher education structure or leadership
Additional activities may include serving as the College representative on a local board or commission, making community or professional presentations, serving as a liaison to local schools, or serving as an elected or appointed member of local boards as a representative of the College.
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