Gross Anatomy Lab Director - Red Rocks Community College : Job Details

Salary: $76,818.00 - $84,500.00 Annually Location : Arvada, CO Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 00952 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Health Sciences Opening Date: 07/18/2025 Closing Date: 8/15/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Status: Exempt To Apply: 1. Resume2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.3. Transcripts (Unofficial of graduate and post graduate work) Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our 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 Gross Anatomy Lab Director at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) plays a key leadership role in managing and advancing the operations, instruction, and strategic development of the college's cadaver-based gross anatomy program. This full-time position blends academic administration, instructional support, and service to the college and broader community. The Director oversees the gross anatomy lab's daily functions, including budget management, compliance, and coordination with faculty, external partners, and accrediting bodies. The role is integral to ensuring ethical and effective use of human donors in instructional settings, while supporting faculty and instructors through training, curriculum design, and professional development. In addition to managing lab operations, the Director contributes to student success by teaching workshops and one credit-bearing course per semester, as well as supporting the Physician Assistant program's lab needs. The position also encompasses extensive service to the college, such as curriculum development, community outreach, participation in campus committees, and collaborative initiatives that align with RRCC's mission. Evening and weekend availability is required as needed to support lab programming and outreach. A successful candidate in this role will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and program management skills, with the ability to oversee operations, guide faculty and staff, and ensure compliance with institutional and accreditation standards.
• Extensive content knowledge and instructional experience with cadaver-based teaching, paired with the ability to mentor faculty and maintain ethical, high-quality instruction.
• A collaborative, student-centered approach, with a commitment to inclusive practices, community engagement, and continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making.

This position offers the opportunity to shape a vital educational resource, working closely with faculty, students, and community partners to support excellence in science and health education. QualificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work from any RRCC campus (primarily our Lakewood campus with occasional hours at the Arvada campus).
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to use and extract data from central and local data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to use MS Office and Excel spreadsheets.
• Analytical skills: ability to understand how decisions and actions impact constituents across the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from a fully accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in or related to Human Biology / Anatomy / Physiology
• Experience teaching with cadavers.
• Managerial experience including program management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting students from 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.

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) ###-#### or Starting Salary Starting salary range for this position is $76,818 to $84,500 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. To Apply All applicants must submit:

Resume

Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.

Transcripts (Unofficial of graduate and post graduate work)

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 to submit your application. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at 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 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 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 At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ().
• Generous benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.

01 Do you have a master's degree from a fully accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in or related to Human Biology / Anatomy / Physiology?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have experience teaching with cadavers?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have managerial experience including program management?

• Yes
• No

Required Question