Adjunct Faculty, Physics

About the role

Adjunct faculty members at Colorado Mountain College assist students through effective teaching, the use of available resources, and engagement in scholarly and service activities. The college values innovative facilitators who are passionate about delivering academic opportunities and supporting positive outcomes for all students. CMC focuses on excellence in teaching and learning across diverse settings and programs, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees without conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and evaluate student learning to meet course, program, and learning outcomes.
• Comply with college guidelines and policies, maintain office hours, and develop rapport with students.
• 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, program review, student organization support, recruiting, and retention efforts.
• Prepare lesson plans, course outlines, and syllabi aligned with approved objectives.
• Develop measurable course objectives and maintain accurate student records and required forms.
• Be available for student consultation and assist in student recruitment when appropriate.
• Evaluate curriculum and instructional performance when agreed upon.
• Represent the college professionally in communities and promote a positive public image.
• Engage in required professional development for credentialing.
• Supervise student employees when applicable.

Requirements

• Credentialed to teach in the specific program or eligible for credentialing.
• A minimum of a master’s degree in the specific field for the position, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits in a closely related field.
• Minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience or equivalent as an adjunct instructor; higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Equivalent or applicable combination of education and experience to fulfill duties and responsibilities.
• Strong background in computers and technology, excellent organizational and office skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn, ability to research and analyze data, work independently toward 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 CMC’s sustainability initiatives.
• Ability to perform duties within the State of Colorado and accurately report work location.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities.
• Pedagogical knowledge and teaching experience equating to two years.

Working Conditions

• Constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving; occasional handling, pushing/pulling; frequent reaching with hands/arms and finger movements; occasional lifting, carrying, or pushing/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 vehicle use.
• May require travel and evening and/or weekend hours.

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.