Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Provisional Faculty Salary $57,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually
Location: Denver, CO Job Type: Full Time Job Number: GJD-311090 12/25 Department: Community College of Denver Opening Date: 12/23/2025 FLSA Determined by Position Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
Primary Physical Work Address: Community College of Denver (CO), 855 Lawrence Parkway Suite 565 Denver, Colorado, 80204
How To Apply: Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information: Samantha Chavez She/Her/Hers HR Recruiter and Retention Professional Community College of Denver P: 303-352-3257
Description: Benefits Department Information GJD-311090 12/25: THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED
Purpose/Summary: Applications received by January 8, 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 diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports students from all backgrounds.
General Summary
This position works collaboratively with other mathematics faculty and instructors in a diverse, urban setting and reports directly to the co-chairs of the mathematics department. Effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills are essential.
CCD seeks faculty with strong teaching skills to engage its diverse students using an array of instructional methods and tools (e.g. project-based learning, flipped classroom, innovative use of technology, implementation of open educational resources, competency-based education, etc.). The college encourages creativity and supports faculty to implement cutting-edge methods to improve student learning.
CCDs rigorous learning environment fosters a community of lifelong learners who demonstrate critical thinking, cultural competence, and ethical responsibility.
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary duty for this position is teaching mathematics from the developmental level through differential equations, and a full course load equals 18 work units (equivalent to 15 lecture credits) per semester. However, faculty must demonstrate commitment to student success beyond the classroom and devote some of their professional time to service activities in the college as a component of shared governance.
This position and the assigned salary are based on a 9-month contractual period that is paid over 12 months. The position offers the potential for, but no guarantee of, additional assignments for pay during the course of the non-contractual working days.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other mathematics faculty to:
Teaching-Related: • Deliver content and facilitate student learning of assigned courses in a dynamic environment that engages students • Design and update class websites on the college's learning management system with the assistance of the department's course captains • Evaluate student mastery of course content by conducting regular assessments and providing timely feedback • Maintain accurate student records • Be available outside of the classroom for student meetings • Utilize retention strategies to maximize student success • Engage in department and college responsibilities and initiatives, including efforts to maintain departmental coherence across CCD's many instructional venues (i.e. on campus, online asynchronously or synchronously, hybrid, hyflex, and/or concurrent enrollment)
Service-Related: • Attend department, pathway, college, and system-wide meetings • Serve on department, pathway, college, and system-wide committees • Participate in required professional development • Contribute to the professional development of adjunct instructors (e.g., hiring, mentoring, observing in classrooms, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Used
Computers Classroom projectors Calculators
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.
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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 material 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:
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 ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (