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Salary: See Position Description

Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Number: 00926

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Photography

Closing Date: Continuous

To Apply
All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.





Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication.



RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.

Summary of Position



The Visual, Audio, and Media Arts Department at RRCC is seeking a part-time instructor(s) to teach Professional Photography courses that may include in-person, remote, hybrid, hyflex and online. Responsibilities include instruction, student assessment, and other related instructional duties. This position reports to the VAMA Department Chair. The work schedule may be held days, evenings, and weekends at the Lakewood Campus location. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.

This position may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.


This position is open and continuous. Candidates selected will be contacted.


Qualifications



Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral, written and listening skills.
• Experience in the field of Commercial Photography.
• Experience with professional editing software for photography, such as Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Consider and willingness to create an environment based on equity, inclusion, and diversity.
• Ability to work with and motivate students.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs and learning management systems used in the department and on-campus, such as Desire2Learn.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Photography or a related field
  and Eligibility for a postsecondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) credential, which requires:
  • 4,000 hours of non-teaching occupational experience within the last 7 years
    (or 2,000 hours if the applicant holds a bachelor's degree or higher)

OR

• Bachelor's degree in any field and At least 5 years (full-time equivalent) of non-teaching occupational experience in photography or a related industry

Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.Advertised Hourly Pay  
The hourly pay for this position is $1,149.00- $1,263.00, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA exempt position and may work up to 28 hours per week, depending on budget and need.
This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit our Careers website to submit your application.  

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Paul Weinrauch, Faculty - MGD, at Paul.Weinrauch@rrcc.edu.




Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer



Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.



We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.



Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.



For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/sites/default/files/2025-03/Clery-Security-Doc-RRCC-2020.pdf

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