Red Rocks Community College

Physics Instructor

Location
Lakewood, CO
Pay
$1,213 – $1,881 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
July 24, 2026

About this position

Title: Physics Instructor Position Type: Instructor College: Red Rocks Community College Division: Academic Affairs Department: RRCC Physics Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus Location: Lakewood Salary Range: $1,213.06 to $1,881.40 per credit hour. 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 Part-Time Physics Instructor provides high-quality instruction and supports student success in physics courses at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC), a Colorado Community College System (CCCS) institution. Reporting to the Department Chair, 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 College grading and recordkeeping requirements, and participating in department meetings, assessment activities, and other instructional initiatives. The inst

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How the pay compares

Medians across listings on this board that disclose per-course pay, updated daily.

This listing
$1,213 – $1,881 per credit
Physics median
$2,680/ course, n=36
Colorado median
$5,125/ course, n=80

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