Part-Time Instructor Opportunities

Hiring Procedures

Arapahoe Community College Department Chairs hire part–time instructors when they need them.

To apply, please submit a cover letter stating the courses you would like to teach and a resume or curriculum vitae to recruiter@arapahoe.edu. Please note this e–mail address is restricted to only receiving applications and cannot be used for responding to questions.

You may also submit your information to:
Arapahoe Community College
Department of Human Resources
Campus Box 5
5900 South Santa Fe Drive
P.O. Box 9002
Littleton, CO 80160–9002

Part-Time Instructor Position Descriptions:

Astronomy

Instructors for Introduction to Astronomy. Master’s Degree in Physical Science with graduate work in Astronomy. Contact Dave Trott at dave.trott@arapahoe.edu.

Automotive

Automotive Technology Program

The Automotive Department is in need of qualified instructors.

  • Five (5) years of industry experience and relevant industry certifications are the minimum requirements.
  • Contact Jerry Viola 303.797.5992.
Biology

Part-time instructors needed for teaching a variety of subjects including Human Biology, Science of Biology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Instructors with experience teaching Anatomy and Physiology are in particular demand. Responsibilities include: instruction, student assessment, occasional curriculum development, and other related instructional duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university/or equivalent in biology or closely related field
  • Eighteen graduate credit hours in biology or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree from an accredited college/university in biology or closely related field
  • Postsecondary teaching experience
  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Understanding and commitment to the philosophy, role, and mission of a community college.

Please forward a resume, letter of interest and list of references to jody.johnson@arapahoe.edu

Early Childhood Education

ACC is seeking enthusiastic part-time instructors in the field of early childhood education. Ours is a dynamic, highly functioning instructional team, and we are growing! Responsibilities include: instruction, student learning assessment, occasional curriculum development, and other related instructional duties. Early childhood education courses will be offered online and at ACC’s extended campus locations in Parker and Castle Rock, as well as ACC’s main campus in Littleton.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree from a regionally accredited college/university/or equivalent in early childhood education or closely related field
  • At least 5 years professional experience in an early childhood education environment

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Post secondary teaching experience
  • Experience teaching in an online or hybrid (blended) environment
  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Understanding and commitment to the philosophy, role, and mission of a community college
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Colorado Career & Technical Education (CTE) teaching credential.

Please forward a resume, letter of interest and list of references to janna.oakes@arapahoe.edu.

Economics, Finance and Investments

The part time instructor will teach a Monday/Wednesday Macroeconomics course from 2:30 to 3:45 PM. Responsibilities include: instruction, student assessment, occasional curriculum development, and other related instructional duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university/or equivalent in economics or finance or a closely related field.
  • Eighteen graduate credit hours in economics or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Masters degree from an accredited college/university in economics, finance or closely related field.
  • Postsecondary teaching experience.
  • Experience with diverse populations.
  • Understanding and commitment to the philosophy, role, and mission of a community college.

Please forward a resume, letter of interest and list of references to tami.bertelsen@arapahoe.edu.

Education

ACC is seeking part-time instructors in primary, secondary, and adult education. Responsibilities include: instruction, student learning assessment, occasional curriculum development, and other related instructional duties. Early childhood education courses will be offered online and at ACC’s extended campus locations in Parker and Castle Rock, as well as ACC’s main campus in Littleton.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree from a regionally accredited college/university in primary, secondary, or adult education (or closely related field) OR a bachelor’s degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in primary, secondary, or adult education
  • At least 5 years professional experience in an education environment

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Postsecondary teaching experience
  • Experience teaching in an online or hybrid (blended) environment
  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Understanding and commitment to the philosophy, role, and mission of a community college

Please forward a resume, letter of interest and list of references to janna.oakes@arapahoe.edu.

Math

Part-time instructors needed for teaching a variety of math subjects. Instructors with experience teaching Statistics are in particular demand. Responsibilities include: instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university/or equivalent in math or closely related field
  • Eighteen graduate credit hours in math or related field

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree from an accredited college/university in math or closely related field
  • Postsecondary teaching experience
  • Experience with diverse populations
  • Understanding and commitment to the philosophy, role, and mission of a community college.

Please forward a resume, letter of interest and list of references to debbie.grant@arapahoe.edu.

Meteorology

We are currently seeking an instructor for General Meteorology. A Master’s Degree in Physical Science with graduate work in Meteorology is required. Preference will be given to those with a Master’s or Ph.D. in Meteorology. Contact Henry Weigel 303.797.5831 or henry.weigel@arapahoe.edu

Nursing - Medical/Surgical Clinical

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Medical/Surgical Nursing – MSN required. Six week rotations, 16-24 hours / week. Please apply to Barbara Cassidy at barbara.cassidy@arapahoe.edu. For more information, please call 303.797.5892. 

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Pharmacy Technician

Arapahoe Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach the Institutional Pharmacy course within the ASHP accredited Pharmacy Technician Program. This is a five week course offered in a hybrid format with theory online and labs on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Licensed Pharmacists and Certified Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply. Certified Pharmacy Technicians must have 2-5 years current work experience in a hospital pharmacy and be a graduate of a pharmacy technician program. Teaching experience is preferred for both technicians and Pharmacists. Please send resume to sue.treitz@arapahoe.edu or call 303.797.5962 for further information. AA/EEO.

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Part–Time Instructor Salaries
for FY 2009–2010

  • Lecture Classes: $629.14 per credit hour
  • Lecture/Lab: $943.09 per credit hour
  • Lecture/Clinical: $796.08 per credit hour
  • Practicum: Negotiable
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