Adjunct Faculty, Human Services

Colorado Mountain College-Glenwood Springs•Edwards, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are here to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process. The faculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served when faculty are engaged in scholarly endeavors as well as service activities. The college seeks innovative facilitators of learning who are active in the art of teaching and passionate about extending academic opportunities to all students. Colorado Mountain College is an institution offering associate and bachelor’s degrees with a focus on positive classroom experiences and excellent outcomes for all students. CMC does not conduct research but instead focuses on excellence in teaching and learning in diverse classroom settings and programs. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for dynamic classroom experiences and excellent academic opportunities and student support. Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds. Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations. Colorado Mountain College aspires to serve and elevate the economic, social, cultural, and environmental vitality of its beautiful Rocky Mountain region by welcoming all learners through its doors, delivering highly relevant education and training, and serving as a trusted partner for strategic collaboration and innovation. CMC is a comprehensive, public, open-access, Dual Mission, Hispanic Serving Institution offering more than 130 academic programs ranging from bachelor’s and associate degrees, specialized certificates, and a wide range of online, non-credit and lifelong learning courses, as well as extensive concurrent enrollment opportunities. Over 12,000 students attend CMC annually, and 40% of degree-seeking students earn a certificate or degree every year. CMC courses are highly personal and many are experiential by design, each with a maximum registration of 25 students. The college welcomes everyone — students, faculty, staff, and community members — regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or traditions. It is an institution that is also integrally connected to, appreciated by, and supported by those same communities. Campuses are located in Aspen, Carbondale, Breckenridge, Dillon, Steamboat Springs, downtown Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs-Spring Valley, Leadville, Rifle, the Vail Valley, and Salida. Of these locations, three are “traditional” residential—Spring Valley, Leadville, and Steamboat Springs; students in Breckenridge, Edwards, Spring Valley and Steamboat Springs have access to college-owned apartment-style housing. CMC campuses are close-knit communities, on average serving between 1,000 – 2,000 students. The majority of the college’s financial support comes from local property taxes, not tuition or state revenues. Consequently, CMC is uniquely positioned to be entrepreneurial, nimble, mission-focused, and responsive to community and workforce needs. Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. For general information about CMC, its programs, locations, students, faculty, and offerings, go to: coloradomtn.edu

Requirements

Credentialed to teach in the specific program or eligible to be credentialed
Minimum of a master’s degree in a 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
Successful completion of a background check
Motor vehicles records report when applicable
Employee to be a resident of the State of Colorado
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available which complement the teaching process
Be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities
Engage in scholarly endeavors
Engage in service activities
Teach course load as assigned
Evaluate courses and assess student learning
Meet established course, program and learning outcomes
Comply with guidelines and policies
Maintain office hours per established standards
Develop rapport with students
Assist with and participate in advising, orientation and registration activities
Engage in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and enhance learning
Participate in service activities such as campus and college committees
Participate in relevant projects
Mentor peers
Participate in and assist with assessment activities
Participate in program review
Participate in student organization
Participate in recruiting and retention
Acknowledge that final payment of any contract may be withheld until submission of grades is complete
Teach classes as assigned by designated supervisor
Prepare appropriate lesson plans for each course in accordance with approved course objectives
Develop and submit course outlines and syllabi to appropriate supervisor
Assist with development of measurable course objectives and plans
Develop a relationship with students & staff that is professional and encourages teacher/student communication
Maintain accurate course records of students and complete course forms as required
Be available for student consultation
Assist in the recruitment of students, as appropriate
Assist in the evaluation of curriculum and instructional performance (When agreed upon, and as appropriate)
Represent the college in a professional manner throughout the communities and college district by promoting a positive public image
Engage in professional development as required for credentialing
Adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned
Perform all work duties within the state of Colorado