Adjunct Faculty, Liberal Arts

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD); Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (RMCAD) in Lakewood, Colorado, invites educators to join its campus for English Composition I & II (EN 1110 & EN 1111) starting Spring A term in January 2027. Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, providing feedback, and maintaining professional records.

Applicants should hold a Master’s in English or related field; PhD preferred, and must reside in the Denver area.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or Rhetoric/Composition; PhD degrees are preferred.
• Must reside in the Denver area.
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
• Complete online Faculty Certification Course through RMCAD’s LMS.
• Official transcripts must be received before invitations to teach are offered.
• Familiarity with educational technology and teaching strategies.
• Strong written, oral, and online communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaching English Composition I & II; the practice and art of teaching, including evaluation by students, supervisors, and self.
• Facilitate meaningful learning of curriculum, competencies and proactively support all facets of an inclusive learning environment
• Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and ethics
• Deliver instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement
• Provide timely, periodic, and meaningful feedback to students on assignments and participation
• Regularly record class attendance and submit midterm/final grades by the due date
• Hold regular, weekly office hours
• Attend required training sessions and departmental meetings (additional compensation provided)
• Execute assessment practices when necessary

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Educational technology familiarity

Education

Master’s in English or Rhetoric/Composition

PhD preferred

Job description

Salary: $2440 (lecture) per class, per term

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design seeks qualified applicants for the position of English Composition I & English Composition II (EN 1110 & EN 1111) on RMCAD’s historic campus during our Spring A term, beginning January 2027. RMCAD is a small, premier college certified by HLC offering degrees in fine and applied arts. English Composition I is the first course in the English Composition sequence and serves as an introduction to college-level reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking. Upon successful completion of this course, students will develop their writing and critical thinking skills through critical reading, class discussion, and their own writing. English Composition II emphasized critical thinking, read, and writing skills by engaging students in all aspects of the writing process. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have encountered a variety of academic texts; participated in critical discourses regarding the content, meaning, and function of these texts; and developed their thinking through writing responses to the readings. Students will also have been formally introduced to academic research and are expected to complete a formal research paper by the end of the semester.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching English Composition I & II and Instructional Activities: the practice and art of teaching, including evaluation by students, supervisor(s), and self. Faculty must also comply with all administrative and classroom management policies, procedures and instructional deadlines
• Facilitate meaningful learning of curriculum, competencies and proactively support all facets of an inclusive learning environment
• Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics
• Deliver instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes for student success
• Provide timely, periodic, and meaningful feedback to students on assignments and participation
• Regularly record class attendance in Faculty Portal and submit midterm/final grades by the due date specified
• Hold regular, weekly office hours
• Attend required training sessions and departmental meetings (additional compensation provided)
• Execute assessment practices when necessary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or Rhetoric/Composition required; PhD degrees are preferred.
• Must reside in the Denver area
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
• Successfully complete and pass the online Faculty Certification Course, a two-week faculty online orientation and certification class administered through RMCAD’s Learning Management System.
• Official transcripts must be received before invitations to teach courses will be offered.
• Familiarity with educational technology and teaching strategies required.
• Strong written, oral, and online communication skills required

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer