English Instructor

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 1,622,000 - 1,783,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Rocks Community College is seeking part-time English instructors to teach in-person first-year composition courses at the Lakewood campus. The position involves preparation, instruction, grading, and student support, with opportunities to participate in department meetings and collaborate with colleagues.

Classes may occur during the day, evening or weekend, with potential online components. The workload may reach up to 28 hours per week, and compensation is per credit hour and commensurate

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in English, rhetoric/composition, creative writing, literature, or related field (not including Education).

Responsibilities

• Class preparation and instruction.
• Grade and record keeping; student communication and support outside scheduled class time.
• Timely communication with peers and supervisors; participate in department meetings when possible.

Skills

Time management

Diverse learners

Patience and high expectations

Composition knowledge

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in English/rhetoric/composition

Master’s degree in rhetoric/composition or English

Job description

Title: English Instructor

Position Type: Instructor

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: RRCC English

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Advertised Pay:$1177.73- $1294.58 per credit hour

Who We Are:

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: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Job Summary:

The English Program at RRCC is seeking part-time instructors to teach in-person first-year composition courses. Part-time instructors assist the English Program in its mission to foster critical thinking, inspire creative expression, and empower students of all backgrounds and abilities to fully participate in a complex, literate society. Responsibilities include class preparation and instruction, grade and record keeping, student communication and support outside of scheduled class time, timely communication with peers and supervisors, and participation in department meetings when possible.
This position reports to the English Program’s Adjunct Coordinator. Instruction primarily includes face-to-face delivery, but may include online components, including use of online platforms (D2L) and OER materials. Classes may be held during the day, evenings, and/or on weekends. It may require hours outside of a normal work schedule.
This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need. To preserve the quality of instruction, faculty and instructor workload shall not exceed 21 credit hours per semester system-wide without prior approval.
*We will be hiring for Spring 2027. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling b

Competencies/KSAs:

• Current understanding of the field of Composition
• Time management skills
• Respect for diverse learners and learning styles
• Ability to balance patience and respect with high expectations for student work

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in English, rhetoric/composition, creative writing, literature, or related field (NOT including Education).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in rhetoric/composition or English
• Experience teaching at the college level
• Experience teaching visual/digital literacy alongside traditional reading and writing
• Experience teaching media and AI literacy
• Current scholarship in the field of rhetoric/composition
• Current professional development in culturally responsive pedagogy

Physical & Cognitive Demands

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Vice President of Human Resources, at [phone],[e-mail], or Room 1024, 13300 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228.

Advertised Pay

The pay for this position is $1177.73- $1294.58 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt position and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.
This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.