Summary of Position
Red Rocks Community College seeks applications for a limited faculty position to join our Mathematics Department. This is a one year, 164-day limited appointment (82 days in the Fall 2023 Semester and 82 days in the Spring 2024 Semester) beginning August 2023 and ending May 2024.
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 & Mission: The mission of the RRCC math department is to provide an affordable and rigorous mathematical foundation to all students in STEM transfer programs as well as any associate degrees at RRCC. We do this by teaching students to think critically and quantitatively in everyday life, by training students to communicate and apply mathematical concepts effectively, and by maintaining high expectations in each course.
Position Summary: Perform instruction-related duties, responsibilities, and program direction in the Criminal Justice 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.
**All applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application packet early for full consideration. Application review will begin May 22, 2023.**
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
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