Adjunct Faculty Geography

Colorado Mountain College • Edwards, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct faculty members at Colorado Mountain College (CMC) are responsible for assisting students in their learning process by utilizing all available resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The role requires a commitment to facilitating learning within our communities. While teaching is the primary focus, engagement in scholarly endeavors and service activities is also valued. CMC seeks innovative facilitators of learning who are passionate about teaching and extending academic opportunities to all students. The college offers associate and bachelor's degrees, emphasizing positive classroom experiences and excellent student outcomes. CMC focuses on teaching and learning excellence in diverse settings, rather than research. Successful candidates should demonstrate a passion for dynamic classroom experiences, excellent academic opportunities, and student support.

Requirements

• A minimum of a master’s degree in the specific degree for the position being recruited or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in a specifically related field.
• Minimum of one-year full-time teaching experience, or the equivalent as an adjunct instructor.
• An equivalent/applicable combination of education and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge with pedagogy.
• Teaching experience equating to two years.
• Strong background in computers and technology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• General office skills (filing, typing, answering the phone, customer oriented and attention to detail).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to research and effectively analyze data.
• Ability to work independently towards established goals and deadlines.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• Constant written and oral communication.
• Ability to reason and analyze.
• Ability to perform calculations occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching course load as assigned.
• Evaluating courses and assessing student learning.
• Meeting established course, program, and learning outcomes.
• Complying with guidelines and policies.
• Maintaining office hours per established standards.
• Developing rapport with students.
• Assisting with and participating in advising, orientation, and registration activities.
• Engaging in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and learning.
• Participating in service activities such as campus and college committees.
• Participating in relevant projects.
• Mentoring peers.
• Participating in and assisting with assessment activities and program review.
• Assisting with student organizations, recruiting, and retention.
• Teaching classes as assigned by the designated supervisor.
• Preparing appropriate lesson plans for each course in accordance with approved course objectives.
• Developing and submitting course outlines and syllabi to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assisting with the development of measurable course objectives and plans.
• Developing a professional relationship with students and staff that encourages teacher/student communication.
• Maintaining accurate course records of students and completing course forms as required.
• Being available for student consultation.
• Assisting in the recruitment of students, as appropriate.
• Assisting in the evaluation of curriculum and instructional performance when agreed upon and appropriate.
• Representing the college in a professional manner throughout the communities and college district by promoting a positive public image.
• Engaging in professional development as required for credentialing.

Benefits

• Will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level