Adjunct Faculty, Outdoor Education: Avalanche Education

Colorado Mountain College-Glenwood Springs • Breckenridge, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Colorado Mountain College seeks adjunct faculty in Outdoor Education: Avalanche Education to facilitate student learning using appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. Faculty are expected to support learners and communities through teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and service. The college emphasizes excellent teaching and learning, positive classroom experiences, diverse learning settings, and student support rather than research.

Faculty teach assigned courses, prepare lesson plans and course materials, assess student learning, maintain course records and office hours, communicate with and advise students, and contribute to recruitment, curriculum evaluation, and institutional service as appropriate. Faculty also engage in professional development and follow college policies and safety requirements. The position reports to the Assistant Dean of Instruction or designee, in alignment with discipline deans, and may supervise student employees.

The employee must reside in Colorado and perform all work duties within the state. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; 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. Travel and evening and/or weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

• Must be credentialed to teach in the specific program or eligible to be credentialed.
• A master’s degree in a relevant specific discipline, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in a related field; an equivalent or applicable combination of education and experience may also be required to perform the role’s duties.
• At least one year of full-time teaching experience or equivalent adjunct teaching experience.
• Knowledge of pedagogy and teaching experience equivalent to two years.
• Strong background in computers and technology.
• Excellent organizational skills and general office skills, including filing, typing, and answering phones.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; customer orientation and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and ability to research and effectively analyze data.
• Ability to work independently toward established goals and deadlines.
• Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.
• Must reside in Colorado and perform all work duties within Colorado.
• Must be authorized 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.

Nice To Haves

• Higher education teaching experience is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or conversational language abilities are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the designated supervisor.
• Prepare lesson plans for each course 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.
• Build professional relationships with students and staff and encourage teacher-student communication.
• Maintain accurate student course records and complete required course forms.
• Be available for student consultation and maintain office hours according to established standards.
• Assist with student advising, orientation, registration, recruitment, and retention activities as appropriate.
• Evaluate courses and assess student learning; meet established course, program, and learning outcomes.
• When agreed upon and appropriate, assist with curriculum and instructional performance evaluation.
• Participate in scholarly and creative activities, professional development, assessment, program review, relevant projects, committees, peer mentoring, and student organization activities as applicable.
• Comply with college guidelines, policies, safety requirements, and compliance policies.
• Represent the college professionally and promote a positive public image throughout its communities and district.
• Submit grades as required; final payment of a contract may be withheld until grades are submitted.

What This Job Offers

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