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

Community Education Instructors

The Community Education Program is looking for teachers in English as a Second Language, small business, computer applications, arts and crafts, and foreign languages. Possible teaching locations include Littleton, Parker, and Castle Rock campuses.

Send a cover letter, resume, and overview of the class you feel qualified to teach to communityed@arapahoe.edu. Visit our web site at http://arapahoe.edu/community-education for a sample of classes currently offered.

Computer Science Instructor

Part-time instructors needed for teaching a variety of CSC subjects. Responsibilities include: instruction, student assessment, occasional curriculum development, and other related instructional duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • B.S. degree or higher in Computer Science or related discipline.
  • Game programming experience in any of the following areas:
    • Java, C++
    • Unreal, Unity, XNA, Game Maker, others.
    • Teaching experience.
    • Knowledge of other game engines and tools such as Maya, 3dsMax is helpful.

 

Please forward a resume, letter of interest and list of references to abeer.khaleq@arapahoe.edu. Please note CSC Adjunct in the email subject line. No phone calls.

Math

Part-time instructors needed for teaching a variety of math subjects. Instructors available during the day with flexible schedules 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 cathy.schnakenburg@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 the Nursing Program Clinical Coordinator at nursing@arapahoe.edu. For more information, please call 303.797.5892. 

Pharmacy Instructor

Arapahoe Community College is seeking part time adjunct faculty to teach the Community (Retail) 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 Wednesdays (3:30P-8:50P) and Saturdays (8:00A-1:30P). Licensed Pharmacists and Certified Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply.

Certified Pharmacy Technicians must have 2-5 years current work experience in a community (retail) setting and be a graduate of a pharmacy technician program. Teaching experience is preferred for both Technicians and Pharmacists. Start date for this course is April 4, 2012. 

Please send resume to sue.treitz@arapahoe.edu or call 303.797.5962 for further information. AA/EOE.

Social Work

Part-time instructors needed for teaching a variety of Social Work Leadership Skills subjects. These topics include but are not limited to Customer Service in the Social Services Sector, Cross Cultural Communication, Empathy in the Workplace, Effective Interviewing and Supervisory Skills. Instructors available during the day with flexible schedules 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 Social Work or closely related field
  • Eighteen graduate credit hours in Social Work or related field
  • Ability to travel throughout the State of Colorado to deliver instruction to clients on site.
  • Experience authoring original syllabi in a timely manner
  • Immediate availability

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master's degree from an accredited college/university in Social Work 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 erica.bullock-jones@arapahoe.edu.

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Part–Time Instructor Salaries
for FY 2011-2012

  • Lecture Classes: $644.87 per credit hour
  • Lecture/Lab: $966.67 per credit hour
  • Lecture/Clinical: $815.98 per credit hour
  • Practicum: Negotiable

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