Overview
The Community College of Denver’s (CCD) educational programs are designed to enrich the social, civic, and economic fabric of our community, nation, and the world. Ideas, innovation, and the preparation of a well-trained workforce are essential to a vibrant economy. As a teaching focused institution, CCD is committed to provide access and opportunity for nontraditional students, workforce development and training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships that are improving high school graduation, college enrollment, and career success via the pathways model. CCD has been designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HIS) since 2001, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We currently enroll 8,032 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations. Thirty-three percent of CCD’s students identify as Hispanic, 32% as White; 10.6% as African American, 7% as International, 5.3% as Asian, 3.7% as more than one race, less than 1% as American Indian/Alaskan Native, and less than 1% as Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Additionally, CCD students are diverse in LGBTQAI+ identity, socioeconomic status, religion, age, veteran status, citizenship status, and nationality.
The Department of Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy at the Community College of Denver invites qualified applicants to join our team as an Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy’s vision is to provide students with transformative educational experiences rooted in the values of cultural and intellectual freedom. To accomplish this vision, we prioritize creating a student-centered culture with an emphasis on critical and creative thinking, seeking to cultivate a respect for different experiences, cultures and religions, and the dignity of all persons.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a will be a well-rounded educator who invests in teaching and learning support in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats and has a high interest to engage in collaboration with interdisciplinary programs and/or contribute to their course offerings based on area of expertise, as well as participate cross-functionally within the institution.The Assistant Professor of Philosophy is responsible for teaching philosophy courses full-time within the Department of Humanities, Literature, and Philosophy at CCD. Candidates must possess strong teaching skills and the ability to engage students using traditional, nontraditional and innovative methods of instruction, including the use of technology, while teaching in a curriculum grounded in core values of critical thinking, respect, competence, professional development, and ethical responsibility. A commitment to student academic success that goes beyond the classroom is essential. Recent experience working with Latinx/Hispanic, African American, Native American and other racially/ ethnically, socioeconomically minoritized students in the classroom is preferred. Responsibilities of the Assistant Professor of Philosophy include: Developing syllabi and course materials using culturally responsive pedagogy and adult learning theory for on-campus and online delivery, as needed; supporting students’ academic progress; actively participating in the department’s ongoing assessment process, including collection of artifacts, norming, and post-assessment review; teaching future courses as assigned using a variety of modalities (i.e. online, face-to-face, hybrid, and/or compressed sections); evaluating student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes; actively participate in college-wide and program specific professional developments; utilizing technology-based programs to access and input information related to student records and college processes (e.g., Banner, D2L, grade books, etc.); maintain competency and currency in the teaching field(s), as well as in teaching strategies, subject delivery modalities, and assessment methods.The Assistant Professor for Philosophy is expected to be familiar with both College and Auraria Campus expectations, including accessibility, academic standards, personal responsibilities, and all rules and regulations. This information is available in the CCD Employee Handbook and on the CCD website.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master’s Degree in philosophy or closely associated discipline with 18 credits in Philosophy.
Experience:
Two years of Philosophy teaching experience in a community college, college or university setting.
Evidence of a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Experience and expertise using student-centered teaching practices
Evidence of successful collaboration on departmental projects and initiatives
Consistent participation in professional development leading to growth as a teacher
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of online teaching andragogy
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Experience mentoring faculty
Experience in program assessment
Excellence in online teaching modalities
Supplemental Information
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.
For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link:
https://www.cccs.edu/employee-resources/employee-benefits/.
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 material 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.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes:
1. Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page
2. Cover Letter
3. Resume
4. References – Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references
5. Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred
6. 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.
For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.
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.
For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: http://www.CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.