Red Rocks Community College

Biology Instructor

Location
Lakewood, CO
Pay
$1,213 – $1,881 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 25, 2026

About this position

Title: Instructor General Position Type: Instructor College: Red Rocks Community College Division: Academic Affairs Department: RRCC Biology Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus Location: Lakewood Advertised Pay: The pay for this position is $1710.36 - $1881.39 per credit hour for lecture/lab classes and $1213.06 - $1333.41 per credit hour for non-lab lecture classes Who We Are: Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment. 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. Job Summary: The Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences department at RRCC is seeking a Part-time Instructor to teach Biology courses. While the primary need is for in-person classes, online sections may also be available. This position delivers instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online learning environments and is responsible for developing and delivering curriculum aligned with course learning outcomes, assessing student performance, maintaining accurate academic records, and utilizing instructional technologies, including Desire2Learn (D2L), to support teaching and learning. The instructor creates an engaging, inclusive, and respectful learning environment that reflects RRCC's commitment to Inclusive Excellence and promotes the success of a diverse student population. Responsibilities include preparing course materials and syllabi, providing timely feedback and communication, monitoring attendance and academic progress, maintaining compliance with grading and recordkeeping requirements, and participating in depart

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$1,213 – $1,881 per course
Biology & Life Sciences median
$5,500/ course, n=34
Colorado median
$5,063/ course, n=70

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