Healthcare Academy Instructor

This is a Part-Time non benefits eligible Grant-funded position. The grant is funded through August 2024 and contingent upon continued funding. 

Community College of Denver's educational programs are designed to enrich the social, civic and economic fabric of our community, nation and the world. Ideas, innovation and the preparation of a well-trained workforce are essential to a vibrant economy. CCD provides access and opportunity for nontraditional students, workforce development and training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships that are improving high school graduation, college enrollment and career success.

The Community College of Denver is seeking a part-time Instructor to begin facilitating in the Colorado Health Careers Academy in the Summer 2024 semester.

The Academy introduces students to health careers in Colorado and the educational & career pathways available to them in this industry. Courses will be scheduled for 6 weeks on Fridays at the Auraria and/or Lowry campuses.

Under the supervision of the program's Project Coordinator, instructors will prepare materials, facilitate icebreakers and discussions, manage classroom behavior, keep attendance for the classes, provide mid-term and final progress reports, attend a graduation ceremony for Colorado Health Careers Academy graduates, and perform other duties as assigned.

The instructor must be patient and respectful, while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the program.

This is a temporary, non-exempt hourly position. This position may work up to 28 hours each week and up to 9 months, depending on need and budget availability.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• An Associate degree or a certificate from an accredited institution in any health related field.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  (required/minimum)

• Experience in healthcare or experience teaching in healthcare or related field

• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration, and time-management skills

• Demonstrated ability to interact with and develop relationship with individuals of diverse populations, including varying social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other staff members, students, and administrators and be able to be productive in time-sensitive and at times, high-pressured situations.

Experience:  (preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related subfield

• Experience providing programming or teaching high school students or young adults

• Experience developing summer youth or young adult programs

• Experience teaching allied health courses

This Job Description reflects Community College of Denver's best effort to describe the essential

duties and essential qualifications of the job.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.  This is not intended to be a contract.  Your signature indicates you have had the opportunity to review and discuss your job description with your supervisor and that you understand the essential duties and essential qualifications of the job.