Adjunct Instructor for History

Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff of diverse backgrounds. Please note: this is a continuous posting intended to develop a quality pool of interested candidates. Applicants will be contacted to discuss opportunities as they arise. PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB: Community College of Denver's education programs are designed to enrich the social, civic, and economic fabric of our communities. CCD provides access and opportunity for a diverse student population, including many racially-minoritized and underserved groups, including but not limited to: students of color, first-generation students, low-income students, students experiencing homelessness, students with differing learning styles and levels of English language fluency, students with varying abilities and neurological differences, and students of varying gender identities. The Adjunct Instructor for History serves the integral role of teaching traditional, in-person classes and online courses, guided by CCNS learning outcomes. A successful candidate will treat all students equitably, fairly, and with the focused goal of student success.

• Teaches history classes in a variety of times through multiple modalities:
• Online (through Desire2Learn, CCD's LMS platform)
• In-person (using Desire2Learn as a consistent resource for students)
• Commands strong teaching skills, and models a student-centered environment to support a diverse student population.
• Utilizes a course syllabus, following established institutional and departmental guidelines.
• Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Effectively structures classes, curriculum, assignments, and assessments to support course outcomes, program outcomes, and student success.
• Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving CCNS course objectives and communicates with students about their progress in a timely and consistent manner.
• Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.
• Actively participates in discipline/department decision-making, processes, program development, program assessment, and curriculum development. MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
• Master's degree in History, or related Master's degree, and at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline to be taught. Experience:
• All classroom instruction is supported by Desire2Learn (D2L), CCD's adopted Learning Management System. It is preferred that the applicant have some familiarity and /or experience with D2L or other LMS platforms.
• Recent experience working with Latinx/Hispanic, African American, Native American, and other racially/ ethnically, socioeconomically minoritized students in the classroom is preferred.
• An understanding of how historical patterns have shaped these groups' experiences and representation within higher education, especially how real or perceived exclusion can shape patterns of participation and outcomes is required.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a willingness to continually examine and re-mediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support various groups of marginalized students.
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom. For pay information, please refer to the following: Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at which includes:
• Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
• Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
• Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts
• Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.
• 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 pr

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