Adjunct Faculty, Sustainability

Colorado Mountain College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Sustainability in Edwards, CO. The role involves facilitating student learning, using educational resources, and engaging in scholarly activities. Candidates should possess a master's degree in a relevant field, teaching experience, and strong organizational skills. The college emphasizes innovative teaching and student success. Bilingual abilities and permaculture design experience are preferred. This position requires in-person teaching.
Job Description:

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. Colorado Mountain College
is an institution offering associate and bachelor’s degrees with a
focus on positive classroom experiences and excellent outcomes for
all students. CMC does not conduct research but instead 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.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in the specific
program or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal
qualifications include:

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. Example for
business: (business, finance, management, marketing, or related
fields). 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.

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. 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.

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

For this adjunct faculty position, permaculture design experience
preferred .

Minimum Qualifications:

Essential Duties

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

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include teaching
course load as assigned, evaluate courses and assess student
learning, meet established course, program and learning outcomes,
comply with guidelines and policies, maintain office hours per
established standards, develop rapport with students, assist with
and participate in advising, orientation and registration
activities.

CMC Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly and creative
activities that enhance discipline expertise and enhance learning.
Service activities such as campus and college committees,
participate in relevant projects, mentor peers, participate in and
assist with assessment activities, program review, student
organization, recruiting and retention.

All faculty acknowledge that final payment of any contract may be
withheld until submission of grades is complete .
• 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.

Supervision of the Position

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

Supervisory Responsibility

The position may supervise student employees. 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.

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 to
perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation
does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and
require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive
experience applying or interviewing for this position, please
direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources,
benefits@coloradomtn.edu

NOTE: This position description is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples of
typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all
positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor
does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the
ongoing needs of the organization.