Adjunct Faculty, Journalism

Overview

Colorado Mountain College seeks an adjunct faculty member who will contribute to dynamic classroom experiences, advanced student support, and faculty scholarship in a collegial environment that values inclusivity and sustainability.

• Teach a full‑time course load, preparing lesson plans and maintaining syllabi in accordance with approved course objectives.
• Assess student learning, meet established learning outcomes, and keep accurate course records.
• Maintain office hours per established standards, develop professional rapport with students, and participate in advising, orientation, and registration activities.
• Engage in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and contribute to campus and college committees, student organization mentoring, program review, and student recruitment and retention.
• Represent the college professionally throughout the communities and districts, promoting a positive public image.

• Master’s degree in the specific program or a master’s with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in a related field; credentialed to teach in the specific program or eligible to be credentialed.
• Minimum of one year of full‑time adjunct teaching experience; higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Strong background in computers and technology, excellent organizational skills, and general office skills (filing, typing, answering the phone, customer orientation, attention to detail).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; willingness to learn; ability to research and effectively analyze data; work independently toward established goals and deadlines.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

This position requires the employee to be a resident of the State of Colorado and to perform all work duties within the state. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship. The position may require travel, evening and/or weekend hours, and occasional driving. Student employees may be supervised by the faculty member.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to the institution's sustainability initiatives by fostering environmental stewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations, and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that aligns with our commitment to balance the needs of current generations not to compromise the needs of future generations.