Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Provisional Faculty

Full Job Description

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

Requirements

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.

CCD's rigorous learning environment fosters a community of lifelong learners who demonstrate critical thinking, cultural competence, and ethical responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES

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.)

Qualifications

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:(Required)

To teach MAT 0250, MAT 0300, or any supplemental academic instruction (SAI) MAT course:

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, mathematics education, actuarial science, applied mathematics, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, operational research, physics, or another related field

To teach MAT 1075, MAT 1085, MAT 1120, MAT 1140, MAT 1150, MAT 1160, MAT 1220, MAT 1230, MAT 1240, MAT 1260, MAT 1320, MAT 1340, MAT 1400, MAT 1420, MAT 1440, MAT 2075, MAT 2085, MAT 2410, MAT 2420, MAT 2430, MAT 2431, MAT 2540, MAT 2560, or MAT 2562:

• Master’s degree in mathematics or statistics

Also allowed:

• Any master’s degree with a combination of 18 graduate credits in mathematics and/or statistics

Experience: (Required)

Tested Professional Experience:

Candidates can fulfill the tested professional experience by having a bachelor’s degree in any field and showcasing at least 4000 hours within the last 7 years of substantial work and ongoing engagement in mathematics or statistics.

This experience can be evidenced through expertise gained from a combination of various activities, including advanced mathematics-related certification, professional consultation, research, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, curriculum development, teaching, or training.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Required)

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to use a variety of web conferencing platforms (e.g. Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: (Preferred)

• Ph.D. in mathematics or statistics OR any Ph.D. with a combination of 18 graduate credits in mathematics and/or statistics

Experience:(Preferred)

• Experience teaching mathematics in a high school, community college, four-year college, or university setting
• Experience with educational innovation
• Experience teaching in a diverse, urban setting
• Experience with teaching practices informed to equitably serve students from varied backgrounds
• Experience implementing current pedagogy for community college mathematics
• Experience with first-time, first-generation college students
• Experience with non-traditional college students
• Experience teaching online
• Experience with competency-based education

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:(Preferred)

• Ability to work with Desire2Learn, Banner, and/or EAB Navigate
• Ability to work with HTML and LaTeX
• Fluency in Spanish

Equipment Used:

• Computers
• Classroom projectors
• Calculators

Additional 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 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/ccdwhich 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 ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency.

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