Adjunct Faculty, Liberal Arts (On Campus) at Rocky… · Lakewood

Adjunct Faculty, Liberal Arts (On Campus)

Salary: $2440 (lecture) per class, per term

Location: Lakewood, Colorado

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design seeks qualified applicants for the position of English Composition I & English Composition II (EN 1110 & EN 1111) on RMCAD’s historic campus during our Spring A term, beginning January 2027. RMCAD is a small, premier college certified by HLC offering degrees in fine and applied arts. English Composition I is the first course in the English Composition sequence and serves as an introduction to college-level reading, writing, discussion, and critical thinking. Upon successful completion of this course, students will develop their writing and critical thinking skills through critical reading, class discussion, and their own writing. English Composition II emphasized critical thinking, read, and writing skills by engaging students in all aspects of the writing process. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have encountered a variety of academic texts; participated in critical discourses regarding the content, meaning, and function of these texts; and developed their thinking through writing responses to the readings. Students will also have been formally introduced to academic research and are expected to complete a formal research paper by the end of the semester.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching English Composition I & II and Instructional Activities: the practice and art of teaching, including evaluation by students, supervisor(s), and self. Faculty must also comply with all administrative and classroom management policies, procedures and instructional deadlines
• Facilitate meaningful learning of curriculum, competencies and proactively support all facets of an inclusive learning environment
• Encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics
• Deliver instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes for student success
• Provide timely, periodic, and meaningful feedback to students on assignments and participation
• Regularly record class attendance in Faculty Portal and submit midterm/final grades by the due date specified
• Hold regular, weekly office hours
• Attend required training sessions and departmental meetings (additional compensation provided)
• Execute assessment practices when necessary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or Rhetoric/Composition required; PhD degrees are preferred.
• Must reside in the Denver area
• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level preferred.
• Successfully complete and pass the online Faculty Certification Course, a two-week faculty online orientation and certification class administered through RMCAD’s Learning Management System.
• Official transcripts must be received before invitations to teach courses will be offered.
• Familiarity with educational technology and teaching strategies required.
• Strong written, oral, and online communication skills required

How to Apply

Click the link in this posting to submit your CV, unofficial transcripts, and cover letter for consideration. Review of applicants will begin immediately.

Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer