Drawing Instructor - Art

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Lakewood, CO

Job Type : Instructor

Job Number : 00803

Division : Academic Affairs

Department : Art

Opening Date : 11 / 20 / 2024

FLSA Status : Exempt

To Apply : Complete an application and attach the following : A resume / CV and a cover letter describing your professional work experience and addressing the required qualifications. Attachments may also include unofficial transcripts of undergraduate and graduate level course work, and any relevant certifications as applicable to the position.

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our , which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values : Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.

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.

Summary of Position

The mission of the Visual Arts Department is to inspire creative and thoughtful investigation of studio skills, cultivate original ideas, develop critical thinking and encourage a life-long appreciation of the arts. We do this through high quality 2 and 3-dimensional studio classes and research-based art history and art appreciation classes. Our department is supportive of the diverse educational and professional needs of students with a wide range of goals.

Part-time Instructors provide instructional duties for the College in their respective areas of expertise. They report to the department chair within the discipline and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Classes may be held on days, evenings, and weekends.

The instructor must be patient and respectful, while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the program. This posting will be used to fill multiple part-time Instructor vacancies. Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including online courses.

• The pay for this position is $1,149.00 - $1,263.00 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.

Courses filled by this position may include but not be limited to the following : Drawing I and II

Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills, & abilities :

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical and Cognitive Demands : The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position :

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, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or

Advertised Hourly Pay

The pay for this position is $1,149.00 - $1,263.00 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.

To Apply

All applicants must submit :

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 not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Notice to all Applicants

RRCC / CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at .

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.

Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act / Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the .

Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. RRCC / CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours a week when classes are in session, and may work up to 28 hours a week, during academic breaks or breaks between terms at the discretion of the college, and non-classified hourly and temporary staff are limited to 28 hours in a workweek, depending on budget and need. Additional information about medical insurance, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the site under "Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information."

Sick leave is granted in accordance with , accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Instructors and non-student hourly are required to contribute to at a fixed percentage of their salary and do not contribute to Social Security. RRCC / CCCS student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA. RRCC / CCCS offers three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.

Do you have a Master's degree in in Art or a closely related field and at least 18 graduate hours in Art or Art Appreciation?

Do you have 30 semester credit hours of teaching experience in higher education?

Please verify that you understand the following requirement : Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including online courses.??

Please verify that you understand the following : This is a part-time, FLSA exempt position and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need

Required Question

Salary : $1,149 - $1,263