Adjunct Faculty, English Second Language

Job Description

Colorado Mountain College (CMC) seeks adjunct faculty members to assist students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available, which complement the teaching process. Faculty members must be committed to facilitating learning throughout our communities. Although teaching is the most important role, the needs of our learners are also served when faculty are engaged in scholarly endeavors as well as service activities.

CMC focuses on excellence in teaching and learning in diverse classroom settings and programs. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for dynamic classroom experiences and excellent academic opportunities and student support.

Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in the specific program or be eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include a minimum of a master’s degree in the specific degree for the position, or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in a specifically related field. An example for business is business, finance, management, marketing, or related fields.

Candidates must have a minimum of one‑year full‑time teaching experience, or the equivalent as an adjunct instructor. Higher education teaching experience preferred. An equivalent or applicable combination of education and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position is required. Special skills or abilities directly applicable to the position include knowledge of pedagogy, teaching experience equating to two years, 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, and the ability to work independently towards established goals and deadlines.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

The following responsibilities and activities are listed to maintain consistency in the application of expectations and align job duties with evaluation and promotion procedures.

• To teach classes as assigned by designated supervisor.
• To prepare appropriate lesson plans for each course in accordance with approved course objectives.
• To develop and submit course outlines and syllabi to appropriate supervisor.
• To assist with development of measurable course objectives and plans.
• To develop a relationship with students & staff that is professional and encourages teacher/student communication.
• To maintain accurate course records of students and complete course forms as required.
• Be available for student consultation.
• To assist in the recruitment of students, as appropriate.
• When agreed upon, and as appropriate, to assist in the evaluation of curriculum and instructional performance.
• To represent the college in a professional manner throughout the communities and college district by promoting a positive public image.
• To engage in professional development as required for credentialing.

This position will report to the Assistant Dean of Instruction or designee in alignment with discipline deans.

The position may supervise student employees. Successful completion of a background check will be required as well as motor vehicle 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.

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.…