Communication Instructor Position
Job Title: Communication Instructor
Job Type: Part-time
Location: 16000 East CentreTech Parkway, Aurora, CO
Job Number: 800080
Division: Instruction
Opening Date: February 19, 2026
Position Summary:
The Community College of Aurora is seeking innovative, inclusive, equity-minded, and engaging instructors to teach Communication classes (Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication) through inclusive and student-centered learning strategies. We are committed to quality instruction and maintaining high academic standards while supporting the success of our students.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain expertise in the subject area and effectively teach assigned courses
- Develop inclusive lesson plans, activities, and assessments that lead students to successful attainment of identified course competencies and outcomes
- Promote student success through inclusive, accessible, challenging, equity-minded, student-led, and engaging instruction that centers student voice and ways of knowing
- Participate in innovations in Communication instruction, departmental and institutional professional learning opportunities, and culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogies that foster completion and retention for all students
- Evaluate student performance in a constructive, timely, and effective manner as stated in the course syllabus
- Teach assigned classes in keeping with the CCA mission and vision while promoting the Communication program
- Participate in all departmental and college-wide assessment practices
- Complete all required instructional professional development activities, including a departmental orientation and multiple trainings during the first semester
- Stay current with and implement expectations by reading emails regularly and attending departmental, divisional, and college meetings as called by the Chair, Dean, Vice President of Academic Success, and President
- Understand and uphold the vision, mission, and values of the college, while abiding by all relevant CCA guidelines, and CCCS/SBCCOE policies and procedures
- Create and provide a course syllabus for each assigned class to the department
- Provide students with department-approved syllabi by the first day of classes in the LMS
- Maintain accurate records according to department/division/college expectations and guidelines, including Instructional Guideline 2.11, in the college LMS - Desire2Learn (D2L)
- Submit required records according to published instructions and deadlines
Required Qualifications:
- An in-hand Master's degree in Communication, Communication Studies, Human Communication Studies, Speech, Rhetoric, Oral Communication, or Speech Communication
- OR an in-hand Master's degree in a related content area with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours (or quarter equivalent) in Communication
- Demonstrated willingness to learn about and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in instruction
- Dedication to active, learner-centered teaching methods
- Experience teaching online asynchronous classes (if applying for online instruction)
- Colorado Residency Required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Community College teaching experience
- Knowledge and practice in inclusive and Culturally Responsive or Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
- Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development of an online Communication course (if applying for online instruction)
- Experience with instructional design for an online course (if applying for online instruction)
Salary Range: $1,178.00 per credit hour taught
Deadline to Submit Application Material: Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process:
- When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references.
- Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@CCAurora.edu upon offer of employment.
Notice to Applicants:
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
- Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
- Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
- Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
Inclusive Excellence Statement:
The Community College of Aurora embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.
Federal Clery Act:
The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agencys Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request.
ADA Accommodations:
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu or at least five business days before the assessment date.
Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA):
The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview.
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.