Title: Adjunct Instructor - Health and Wellness
Position Type: Instructor
College: Community College of Denver
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: CCD Health and Natural Sciences Pathway
Campus: Lowry 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:
All adjunct teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.
The adjunct instructor for HWE will be responsible for instruction, creation, and management of course content. Applicant must be available to teach face-to-face, on-campus course(s) during the semester. Future online or hybrid teaching options may be available. This position requires travel to the Auraria Campus. The days and times of classes are dependent on schedule and enrollment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The adjunct instructor for HWE course(s) will instruct, create, and manage course content. Adjunct instructors will use CCD’s learning management system (D2L) to deliver high quality course instruction, including posting grades and taking attendance. Adjunct instructors will also conduct ongoing assessment of student learning and progress within their course(s). Courses are taught in traditional 15-, 10- and 8-week parts 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 selections may be daytime or evening.
Competencies/KSAs:
- Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate willingness to work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of a culturally diverse, urban population.
- Office 365 (power point, excel, word)
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in nutrition, exercise science, public health nutrition, dietetics, kinesiology, health & physical education, health & wellness, nutrition & human performance, naturopath (ND), sports nutrition, OR RD/RDN license with bachelor's degree or higher, OR, hold any healthcare license/certificate with bachelor's degree or higher AND 18 discipline related credits specific to content area.
Experience:
2000 hours of verified work experience in the field of nutrition, public health nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology, health & physical education, health & wellness, naturopathic medicine, sports nutrition, registered dietician, or closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Brightspace (D2L) or other learning management systems (preferred).
- Higher education teaching experience.
- Online and live classroom teaching experience.
- Curriculum development.
- Knowledge of college and college system policies and procedures.
Licensure/Certification:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD, RDN) or NASM/ACE personal trainer credential
Selection Process:
Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes:
- 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.
For pay information, please refer to the following:https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-time-instructor-pay-matrix
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”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.
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.