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Astronomy Instructor

Red Rocks Community College  ·  Lakewood, CO
InstructorNon-TenureAstronomy

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Astronomy Instructor Lakewood, Colorado, United States Part Time Opening on: Jul 23 2026 Closing on: Dec 31 2026 Title: Astronomy Instructor Position Type: Instructor College: Red Rocks Community College Division: Academic Affairs Department: RRCC Engineering 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: Red Rocks Community College seeks dynamic, dedicated, and student-centered individuals to serve as Part-Time Astronomy Instructors. Reporting to the Physical Science and Engineering Department Chair, this role is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction in a variety of Astronomy courses,

across multiple modalities—face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Teaching assignments may take place during daytime, evening, or weekend hours at either of the college’s campuses or online. The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong commitment to student learning, academic excellence, and equity, while fostering an inclusive classroom environment that supports the diverse needs of our student population. Finalist must be

willing to make Colorado their primary workplace, including online courses. This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. The work schedule for this position is variable, based on course availability, at the Lakewood campus location. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need. Compensation is based on credit hour/contact hour

ratios and ranges from $1,213.06 to $1,881.40 per credit hour. This posting will remain open on a continuous basis, and applicants will be selected as needed until the position is filled or the posting expires. Please note: • Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. • Completed applications will remain active for 12 months from the date of submission. • There is no need to reapply during this

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