Creative Writing Instructor Jobs in Highlands Ranch, CO

Department Information GJD-311150 12/25: THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED Purpose/Summary Applications received by January 31, 2026, will receive priority consideration. However, we encourage all interested candidates to apply, as the position will remain open until filled. 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. Description of Job GENERAL SUMMARY The Assistant Professor teaches English Composition courses and possibly other courses in related disciplines, which may include Creative Writing, Literature, Humanities or Technical/Professional Writing.

Shares in the leadership of the department, pathway, and college. Duties and Responsibilities PRIMARY DUTIES This position reports directly to one of the English Co-Chairs in the Arts, Communication, Design & Education Pathway and works collaboratively with other discipline faculty. All faculty within the pathway report indirectly to the pathway Dean.

Teaching Effectiveness and Professional Development Primary teaching duties will be in English (ENG) composition courses: transferable and developmental. Limited teaching assignments in related disciplines (e.g., Literature, Humanities) are possible, dependent on individual faculty qualifications and departmental need. A full course load is defined as 15 credit hours per semester (5/5), with alternative assignments for administrative and related duties possible

Faculty must possess strong teaching skills and be able to engage students using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction. Evidence of a commitment to student academic success that goes beyond the classroom is essential, as are effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. The college expects faculty to be active scholars/practitioners in their chosen field.

They should continue to pursue their academic growth by taking formal academic courses or by attending conferences and workshops and otherwise reading, exploring and enriching their knowledge of developments in the English Composition fields. Service to the College and to the Community In addition to teaching, faculty in this position will work cooperatively with other faculty to engage in other departmental, pathway, and college initiatives and responsibilities, including curriculum development, textbook selection, assessment of student learning, professional development of adjunct instructors, and collaborating with other departments. Other duties may include advising students on programs and degree planning.

All full-time faculty are also expected to serve and engage on college committees and/or other meaningful service activities. After gaining more experience, full-time faculty may be expected to share in broader department and pathway leadership duties. These administrative duties typically include course scheduling and staffing, budgeting, hiring and supervising of adjunct instructors, resolving and mediating faculty/student disputes, mentoring adjunct instructors, and conducting professional development.

Faculty often serve as liaisons on local boards or commissions, often providing valuable leadership to the Auraria campus and the surrounding community as a whole. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Education:(Minimum/Required) A Master's degree in English, creative writing, professional/tech writing, or composition/rhetoric; OR master's degree in a related field, like literature, comparative literature, journalism, humanities, women's studies, African-American studies, Latinx studies, Spanish, gender studies, linguistics, TESL, or education with a specialization in reading/writing, WITH eighteen graduate credits in English and/or Literature.

(All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions.) Experience: :(Minimum/Required) Two (2) years of college-level English composition teaching experience. Teaching experience with diverse, multicultural populations (e.g., first-generation; low-income; urban; nontraditional; veterans; students with disabilities; Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Minority-Serving Institution, etc.) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Preferred) Knowledge of co-requisite courses. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with peers

Innovative approaches to A.I. Evidence of student-centered/learner-centered teaching Working knowledge of online pedagogical and andragogical practices Education: (Preferred) Graduate degree in English. Experience: (Preferred) Two (2) years of community college teaching experience in Developmental Education

Experience teaching a range of English courses, including developmental and transfer-level English in a variety of formats including online, hybrid, in-person, synch and competency-based education Demonstrated engagement in curriculum/program development or other departmental programs, projects or committees. Demonstrated engagement in college-wide committee work. Experience in assessment of student learning.

Demonstrated knowledge of and practice in outcomes-based, learner-centered pedagogy/andragogy. Equipment Used: Learning management software, e.g. Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Canvas, and classroom equipment like document camera, personal computer/laptop, and whiteboard

Supplemental Information Supplemental Information Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program. CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority.

The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration. CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COuMZUvUnWuK9uoXKd1EOyFLhlJzG0G-/view SELECTION PROCESS Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all materials listed above

Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.

Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccd which includes: 1

Electronic Application, Click 'New Resume' at the bottom of this page 2. Cover Letter 3. Resume 4.

References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references 5. Copies of transcripts, unofficial preferred 6. Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable **All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts ***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is the equivalent of full-timeexperience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.