Adjunct faculty, Non-Credit, Bilingual Interpreter

Job Description

Colorado Mountain College is building one of the region’s first comprehensive interpreter workforce pipelines, integrating certification-aligned curriculum, real-world practicum, ethical AI training, and strong employer partnerships. We are seeking nationally certified, experienced interpreters to serve as core instructors for our accelerated 120-hour, 13-week interpreter training program, launching across several campuses as part of a statewide effort to expand language access in rural mountain communities.

An equivalent or applicable combination of education and/or experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position is required with teaching in continuing education or community education.

Non-credit Community Education compensation is based on Pay Levels ranging from 1-5. A new faculty’s Pay Level is determined by the campus supervisor and ranges $20-$60 per hour. Pay Levels are determined from varying degrees of expertise and evidence in the instructional area.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

• National or state interpreter certification: CCHI, NBCMI, OLA/NCSC, NAJIT, or another recognized equivalent.
• 3–5+ years professional interpreting experience in healthcare, courts, education, or community settings.
• Proven experience teaching, training, or mentoring adults.
• Expertise in at least one specialization track:
  Medical interpreting, Court/legal interpreting, Community/educational interpreting.
• Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, Title VI, ADA, and language access policy.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the region (Dillon, Edwards, Leadville, Rifle, Glenwood Springs).
• Bilingual proficiency at professional interpreter level (Spanish–English strongly preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

• Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty including teaching course load as assigned.
• To teach classes as assigned by designated supervisor.
• To prepare appropriate lesson plans for each course in accordance with approved course outcomes.
• To develop a professional relationship with students and staff that encourages teacher/student communication.
• 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 complete all required annual CMC training courses, such as Title IX, Digital Accessibility, and Data Security and Privacy.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position will report to the campus non-credit Community Education coordinator or campus designee.

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

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…