Community College of Denver

Instructor - Political Science

Location
Denver, CO
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 17, 2026

About this position

Title: Instructor - Political Science Position Type: Instructor College: Community College of Denver Division: Academic Affairs Department: CCD Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathway Campus: Auraria 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: The Adjunct Instructor for Political Science serves the integral role of teaching traditional, in-person classes and online courses, guided by CCNS learning outcomes. A successful candidate will treat all students equitably, fairly, and with the focused goal of student success. Duties & Responsibilities: Teaches economics classes in a variety of times through multiple modalities: Online (through Desire2Learn, CCD's LMS platform) In-person (using Desire2Learn as a consistent resource for students) Commands strong teaching skills, and models a student-centered environment to support a diverse student population. Utilizes a course syllabus, following established institutional and departmental guidelines. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material. Effectively structures classes, curriculum, assignments, and assessments to support course outcomes, program outcomes, and student success. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving CCNS course objectives and communicates with students about their progress in a timely and

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