Assistant Professor, English, Provisional Faculty

Purpose/Summary

Applications received by January 31, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled. The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

The Assistant Professor teaches English Composition courses and may teach related disciplines such as Creative Writing, Literature, Humanities, or Technical/Professional Writing. The incumbent shares in the leadership of the department, pathway, and college.

• Teach a full course load of English composition (transferable and developmental) and limited teaching in related disciplines as needed.
• Develop and deliver instruction using traditional, non‑traditional, and innovative methods, and demonstrate a commitment to student success beyond the classroom.
• Engage in active scholarship or professional practice in the field of English Composition, including coursework, conferences, workshops, and reading.
• Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum development, textbook selection, assessment of student learning, and professional development of adjunct instructors.
• Advising students on programs and degree planning.
• Participate in college committees and other meaningful service activities.
• Assume administrative duties such as course scheduling, budgeting, hiring and supervising adjunct instructors, and resolving faculty/student disputes as experience grows.
• Serve as a liaison to local boards or commissions, supporting campus and community leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, creative writing, professional/technical writing, or composition/rhetoric; OR a related field such as literature, journalism, humanities, or TESL with at least 18 graduate credits in English or literature.
• Two (2) years of college‑level English composition teaching experience.
• Teaching experience with diverse, multicultural populations.
• Knowledge and skills: co‑requisite courses, collaboration with peers, innovative approaches to AI, student‑centered teaching, and online pedagogical practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in English.
• Two (2) years of community college teaching experience in Developmental Education.
• Experience teaching a variety of English courses (developmental, transfer, online, hybrid, competency‑based).
• Engagement in curriculum or program development, departmental projects, or committees.
• Experience in assessment of student learning and outcomes‑based, learner‑centered pedagogy.

• Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options.
• Tuition reimbursement program for employees and dependents.

The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration. Employment is prohibited 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.