Adjunct Faculty, Paralegal
About The Position
Colorado Mountain College seeks an adjunct faculty member in Paralegal to facilitate student learning using appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The college emphasizes teaching excellence, positive classroom experiences, student support, and learning opportunities for students across diverse classrooms and communities. Faculty also engage in scholarly and creative activities that strengthen their discipline expertise and enhance learning, as well as service activities that support the college and its students. The role teaches assigned courses and supports course and program outcomes, student advising, assessment, recruitment, and other instructional activities. The position reports to the Assistant Dean of Instruction or designee, in alignment with discipline deans, and may supervise student employees. Employees must reside and perform all work within Colorado. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. A background check and, when applicable, a motor vehicle records report are required. The role may involve travel and evening and/or weekend hours.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in a specific degree relevant to the position, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in a specifically related field; candidates must be credentialed to teach in the program or eligible to be credentialed.
- At least one year of full-time teaching experience or the equivalent as an adjunct instructor.
- An applicable combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the position’s duties and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of pedagogy and teaching experience equating to two years.
- Strong background in computers and technology.
- Excellent organizational and general office skills, including filing, typing, answering phones, customer orientation, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn; ability to research and effectively analyze data; and ability to work independently toward established goals and deadlines.
- Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
- State of Colorado residency and performance of all work duties within Colorado.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Successful completion of a background check and, when applicable, a motor vehicle records report.
- Adherence to Colorado Mountain College safety and compliance policies.
Nice To Haves
- Higher education teaching experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish or conversational language abilities.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses and course loads.
- Prepare lesson plans in accordance with approved course objectives.
- Develop and submit course outlines and syllabi to the appropriate supervisor.
- Assist with developing measurable course objectives and plans.
- Evaluate courses and assess student learning; meet established course, program, and learning outcomes.
- Comply with college guidelines and policies and maintain office hours according to established standards.
- Develop professional rapport with students and staff, encourage teacher-student communication, and be available for student consultation.
- Assist with and participate in advising, orientation, and registration activities.
- Maintain accurate student course records and complete required course forms.
- Assist with student recruitment, as appropriate.
- When agreed upon and appropriate, assist in evaluating curriculum and instructional performance.
- Engage in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and learning.
- Participate in service activities, including committees, relevant projects, peer mentoring, assessment, program review, and student organization, recruiting, and retention activities.
- Represent the college professionally in its communities and district and promote a positive public image.
- Engage in professional development as required for credentialing.
- Follow college safety and compliance policies while performing assigned duties.
- Contribute to the college’s sustainability initiatives through environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
