Adjunct Faculty, CLETA

About the role

Adjunct faculty members at Colorado Mountain College assist students through the use of staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies that complement the teaching process. Faculty are expected to facilitate learning across our communities, engage in scholarly endeavors, and participate in service activities. The college seeks innovative facilitators who are active in the art of teaching and passionate about extending academic opportunities to all students. CMC offers associate and bachelor’s degrees with a focus on positive classroom experiences and excellent outcomes for all students, emphasizing excellence in teaching and learning in diverse classroom settings and programs.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course load and evaluate courses and student learning
• Meet established course, program, and learning outcomes
• Comply with college guidelines and policies
• Maintain office hours per established standards
• Develop rapport with students and assist with advising, orientation, and registration activities
• Engage in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and learning
• Participate in service activities such as campus and college committees, mentoring peers, assessment activities, program review, student organization support, recruiting, and retention
• Prepare lesson plans aligned with approved course objectives
• Develop and submit course outlines and syllabi to the appropriate supervisor
• Assist with development of measurable course objectives and plans
• Maintain professional and encouraging teacher/student communication
• Maintain accurate course records and complete required course forms
• Be available for student consultation
• Assist in student recruitment as appropriate
• Participate in curriculum and instructional performance evaluation when agreed upon
• Represent the college professionally in communities and the college district to promote a positive public image
• Engage in required professional development for credentialing

Requirements

• Credentialed to teach in the specific program or eligible to be credentialed
• Minimum of a master’s degree in the specific field for the position, or a master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in a specifically related field (e.g., business, finance, management, marketing, or related fields for business positions)
• Minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience, or the equivalent as an adjunct instructor; higher education teaching experience preferred
• Equivalent/applicable combination of education and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
• Knowledge of pedagogy and teaching experience equating to two years
• Strong background in computers and technology
• Excellent organizational, office, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn, ability to research and analyze data, and work independently toward established goals and deadlines
• Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds
• Commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices in alignment with the college’s sustainability initiatives

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check and, when applicable, a motor vehicle records report
• Adherence to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College
• May require travel and evening and/or weekend hours

Working Conditions

• Constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms and use of finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs
• Constant written and oral communication, reasoning, analysis, and occasional calculations
• Daily use of a computer and standard office equipment; occasional driving