Job description

Salary: $86,145.00 – $103,373.00 Annually

Location: Lakewood, CO

Job Number: 01063

Division: Academic Affairs & Workforce Innovation

Department: Math and Data Science

Closing Date: 1/14/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

To Apply
Submit a resume, unofficial transcripts, and a 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 Department Chair of Mathematics and Data Science is an additional leadership that builds upon the faculty position description and includes responsibilities in academic leadership, program coordination, curriculum oversight, faculty and instructor supervision, and operational management. The Department Chair will provide vision and guidance to their department that supports the College’s mission, student success, and continuous improvement while also representing the department within the broader instructional environment. The Department Chair will collaborate across the college to foster cross-disciplinary partnerships, develop strategic, student-centered course schedules, and provide guidance on initiatives that improve degree and course completion rates while expanding work-based learning opportunities.

The Department Chair contract is a 12-month contract requiring a minimum of 220 working days. The Chair will be required to teach at least one 3-credit course per contract year as part of base compensation. If additional workload is identified, this will be documented through the release credit process. The Department Chair position description outlines additional responsibilities beyond those of the standard faculty role. Specific responsibilities will include: recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and instructors; provide fiscal accountability for assigned cost centers; assist with annual comprehensive program reviews; coordinate the instructional assessment initiatives; facilitate curriculum and program development; resolve student and employee concerns, and participate in other related instructional projects that benefit students, faculty, instructors, staff and the College. A successful candidate will have knowledge of academic policies and procedures, demonstrated knowledge of teaching best practices and curriculum development.

Department Chairs are expected to maintain a consistent on-campus presence during fall, spring, and summer terms, with flexibility to work up to 20 hours per week remotely under College guidelines. Evening or weekend hours may occasionally be required. Work occurs primarily in office, classroom, or lab settings and may involve travel between the Lakewood and Arvada campuses. Chairs are expected to be available between terms to ensure continuity of departmental operations. Outside of the 220-day faculty contract dates, any time off longer than two consecutive weeks must be coordinated with the Dean to ensure coverage.

Faculty responsibilities: full-time, 9-month/166-day contract days during fall and spring semesters at 15 credits per semester. Courses may be taught using both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, computer-aided, distance learning, self-paced, and interdisciplinary. Faculty may need to teach at any RRCC campus and at a variety of times (days, evenings, and some weekends).

The faculty member develops and evaluates curricula, ensures alignment with community needs and regulatory requirements, documents curriculum changes based on assessments, implements retention strategies, and integrates technology into coursework. Additional responsibilities involve maintaining office hours, assisting with departmental duties, providing academic advising to students, participating in college events, serving on committees, and representing the college in the community. Professional development is a key component of the role, with opportunities for growth to support both teaching and service functions aligned with the college’s goals.
RRCC is committed to creating a community of best practices in facilitating teaching, learning, and student success. As such, we seek faculty department chairs who will be engaged members of the college community through active service on committees, collaboration with colleagues, and who possess a commitment and passion to facilitating improved outcomes for students and communities the college serves.Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively in all settings (in-person, remotely, written, and verbally) with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work from any campus (primarily at Lakewood, with occasional hours at a secondary campus)
• Ability and experience using technological tools to manage work and create reports.
• Ability to use data to inform decision making.
• Technology proficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in Mathematics or a related field.
• Three years of full-time higher education teaching experience.
• Two years of successful administrative or leadership experience in higher education.
• Proven experience collaborating and building effective teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum development, assessment, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed master’s, Ph.D., or Ed.D. in mathematics, data science, or related field.
• Five years of full-time higher education teaching experience in Mathematics, Data Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Three or more years of successful supervisory leadership experience in the two-year college environment.
• Familiarity with data reporting and/or CRM tools.

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 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 [email protected].
Starting Salary
The salary range for a 9-month (166-day) faculty base contract is $65,000 to $78,000 commensurate with education and experience, and this position is a 220-day contract with a converted salary range of $86,145 to $103,373. The salary for this position will be based on the faculty member’s 166-day base contract, converted to reflect the final number of contract days worked (e.g., 166-day salary ÷ 166 × 220 days = Department Chair base salary). In addition, Faculty Department Chairs receive a $6,000 stipend per contract year. This stipend amount may be adjusted in future academic years as part of the annual budgeting process and is contingent upon budget availability and approval.

The projected start date for this position is August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 12-month, FLSA exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. Faculty may have the option to teach additional course overloads in accordance with college policies and procedures for additional compensation

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 visit: https://www.rrcc.edu/campus-police.

How to apply

To Apply All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
3. Unofficial transcripts

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.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at [email protected].