NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Assistant Professor, English, Provisional Faculty
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$57K/yr - $62K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Professor for the Community College of Denver, who will teach English Composition courses and possibly other related disciplines. The role requires a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment and collaborating with diverse student populations.
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Responsibilities
Primary teaching duties will be in English (ENG) composition courses: transferable and developmental
Limited teaching assignments in related disciplines (e.g., Literature, Humanities) are possible, dependent on individual faculty qualifications and departmental need
A full course load is defined as 15 credit hours per semester (5/5), with alternative assignments for administrative and related duties possible
Faculty must possess strong teaching skills and be able to engage students using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction
Evidence of a commitment to student academic success that goes beyond the classroom is essential, as are effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
The college expects faculty to be active scholars/practitioners in their chosen field
They should continue to pursue their academic growth by taking formal academic courses or by attending conferences and workshops and otherwise reading, exploring and enriching their knowledge of developments in the English Composition fields
In addition to teaching, faculty in this position will work cooperatively with other faculty to engage in other departmental, pathway, and college initiatives and responsibilities, including curriculum development, textbook selection, assessment of student learning, professional development of adjunct instructors, and collaborating with other departments
Other duties may include advising students on programs and degree planning
All full-time faculty are also expected to serve and engage on college committees and/or other meaningful service activities
After gaining more experience, full-time faculty may be expected to share in broader department and pathway leadership duties
These administrative duties typically include course scheduling and staffing, budgeting, hiring and supervising of adjunct instructors, resolving and mediating faculty/student disputes, mentoring adjunct instructors, and conducting professional development
Faculty often serve as liaisons on local boards or commissions, often providing valuable leadership to the Auraria campus and the surrounding community as a whole
Qualification
Required
A Master's degree in English, creative writing, professional/tech writing, or composition/rhetoric; OR master's degree in a related field, like literature, comparative literature, journalism, humanities, women's studies, African-American studies, Latinx studies, Spanish, gender studies, linguistics, TESL, or education with a specialization in reading/writing, WITH eighteen graduate credits in English and/or Literature. (All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions.)
Two (2) years of college-level English composition teaching experience
Teaching experience with diverse, multicultural populations (e.g., first-generation; low-income; urban; nontraditional; veterans; students with disabilities; Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Minority-Serving Institution, etc.)
Preferred
Knowledge of co-requisite courses
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with peers
Innovative approaches to A.I
Evidence of student-centered/learner-centered teaching
Working knowledge of online pedagogical and andragogical practices
Graduate degree in English
Two (2) years of community college teaching experience in Developmental Education
Experience teaching a range of English courses, including developmental and transfer-level English in a variety of formats including online, hybrid, in-person, synch and competency-based education
Demonstrated engagement in curriculum/program development or other departmental programs, projects or committees
Demonstrated engagement in college-wide committee work
Experience in assessment of student learning
Demonstrated knowledge of and practice in outcomes-based, learner-centered pedagogy/andragogy
Benefits
Generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options
Tuition reimbursement program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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