Adjunct Instructor - Architectural Design

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement options

Job summary

Community College of Denver seeks an experienced Adjunct Instructor to design and deliver Architecture and Environmental Construction (AEC) courses. You will develop course curricula, establish grading and assessments, and collaborate with the program chair to align content with program goals.

Teaching may include day or evening classes, with regular office hours outside of class. Candidates should be prepared to teach Fall and Spring terms and possibly Summer sections, contributing to CCD's

Qualifications

• Experience designing course curriculum and outcomes for architecture/AEC courses.
• Ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse learners.
• Ability to mentor a class of students with varying learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Design specific course curriculum, grading schemes, and assignments for AEC 1100 and related courses.
• Coordinate content with program chair and fellow instructors.
• Attend departmental meetings and participate in required trainings; maintain office hours.
• Teach at least one section each Fall and Spring; potential Summer sections.

Skills

Course design

Classroom management

Remote presentation

Graphic communication

Education

Bachelor or higher in architecture

Master of Architecture or higher

Professional architecture license

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Architectural Design

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: 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 Adjunct Instructor for AEC Architectural Design courses will be responsible for the course design and instruction initially and primarily focused on one or more of the following courses: AEC 1100, AEC 1110, AEC 1500, AEC 2220, and AEC 2089, and may also include other AEC-prefixed courses within the Architectural Technology program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Adjunct Instructor for these courses will design the specific course curriculum, grading system, and assignments for AEC 1100 Introduction to Design Theory and others as agreed. These Course Descriptions and Course learning Outcomes can be found at the Common Course Numbering System CCNS Website.
These Courses are conducted over either a 7.5 week or 15-week Part of Term and will include the provision of regular office hours for students outside of class meeting hours per the requirements of the Faculty Handbook. Course sections may be daytime or evening; schedule determination as to meeting days and times will be subject to negotiation with the Candidate based on availability. Preference will be given to candidates who have some availability to teach daytime courses. This position will conform to the Departmental requirements for attendance and participation in departmental meetings and required trainings.
Teach at least one section of one of these courses every Fall and Spring semester. Preference will be given to candidates who may be able to teach more than one course per semester or who may be able to teach a Summer semester course section.
Work with other instructors and Chair to coordinate their content with other courses in the Program.
Attend Departmental meetings twice a year (beginning of each semester).

Competencies/KSAs:

• An ability to organize, direct, and mentor a class of diverse students with a broad range of learning abilities;


• Demonstrable competency in utilizing electronic and remote presentation techniques.


• Demonstrable skills in interpreting and conveying complex and non-intuitive concepts to others.


• Demonstrable skills in graphic communication including hand drawing, and diagramming.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• A professional degree in architecture.

Also Allowed:

• A five-year accredited bachelor's degree or a Master of Architecture higher in architecture.


• Or a master's degree in architectural history, urban design or planning, landscape architecture, interior design, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architectural engineering, construction management, industrial design, or building science.


• Or a current professional architectural license relevant to the course content area.

Tested Occupational Experience:

• Experience older than seven years is appropriate with a current professional architectural license.

Experience:

2000 hours minimum of documented professional work experience if the Candidate holds a Bachelors degree or higher; 4000 hours of documented professional work experience is required if the Candidate holds an Associate-level degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: A Master of Architecture or other accredited architectural degree is preferred for this position.

Selection Process:

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under \"Primary Duties\" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts.
All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above.
Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied.

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.