Adjunct Faculty, English

Primary Responsibility

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.

Pre-requisites (Qualifications Standards)

• A 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.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.
• An equivalent/applicable combination of education and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position required.
• Knowledge with pedagogy, and teaching experience equating to two years.
• Must possess a 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, work independently towards established goals and deadlines.
• Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position

• Knowledge with pedagogy, and teaching experience equating to two years.
• Must possess a 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, work independently towards established goals and deadlines.
• Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or Conversational Language Abilities Preferred

Special Conditions of Employment

• Successful completion of a background check will be required as well as motor vehicles records report when applicable.
• Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performing all duties assigned.
• May require travel and evening and/or weekend hours.

Working Conditions

• This position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving; occasional handling objects, 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 and the ability to reason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally.
• Work is performed using a computer and standard office equipment daily and driving a vehicle occasionally.