Adjunct Faculty, Biology

Colorado Mountain College; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College seeks adjunct faculty to support student learning through engaging teaching and effective use of available resources. The college focuses on accessible, high-quality instruction across diverse settings.

Successful candidates will have a master’s degree with related field coursework or equivalent experience, plus a year of teaching experience and strong technology skills. This role emphasizes student outcomes and professional collaboration with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pedagogy and teaching experience equating to two years.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for student engagement.
• Proficiency with computers and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by supervisor and meet course outcomes.
• Develop lesson plans, outlines, and syllabi aligned to objectives.
• Assist in curriculum development and course assessment.
• Engage in scholarly or service activities supporting student success.
• Maintain office hours and recruit students when appropriate.
• Represent the college professionally in the community.

Skills

Pedagogy knowledge

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Research & data analysis

Independent work

Organization

Education

Master's degree in related field

18 graduate credits in related field

Job description

Job Description

Primary Responsibility The adjunct faculty members of Colorado Mountain College are hereto assist students in their learning process by utilizing allappropriate staff resources, materials, facilities, and educationaltechnologies available which complement the teaching process. Thefaculty members needs to be committed to facilitating learningthroughout our communities. Although teaching is the most importantrole of the faculty, the needs of our learners are also served whenfaculty are engaged in scholarly endeavors as well as serviceactivities.

The college seeks innovative facilitators of learning who areactive in the art of teaching and passionate about extendingacademic opportunities to all students. Colorado Mountain Collegeis an institution offering associate and bachelor’s degrees with afocus on positive classroom experiences and excellent outcomesforall students. CMC does not conduct research but instead focuses onexcellence in teaching and learning in diverse classroom settingsand programs. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion fordynamic classroom experiences and excellent academic opportunitiesand student support.

Pre‑requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in the specificprogram or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of idealqualifications include: A minimum of a master’s degree in a specific degree for theposition being recruited or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18graduate credits in a specifically related field. Example forbusiness: (business, finance, management, marketing, or relatedfields). Minimum of one-year full-time teaching experience, or theequivalent as an adjunct instructor. Higher education teachingexperience preferred.

An equivalent/applicable combination of education and experience toperform the duties and responsibilities of the positionrequired.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position:knowledge with pedagogy, and teaching experience equating to twoyears. Must possess a strong background in computers andtechnology, excellent organizational skills, general office skills(filing, typing, answering the phone, customer oriented andattention to detail); excellent communication and interpersonalskills, willingness to learn, ability to research and effectivelyanalyze data, work independently towards established goals anddeadlines.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principlesreflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams,cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. Theyguide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the rightfit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community memberin its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to workingeffectively with students, employees, and community members of allbackgrounds.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to theinstitution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmentalstewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations,and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that alignswith our commitment to balance the needs of current generations notto compromise the needs of future generations.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilitiespreferred.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees performtheirassigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College furtherexpects employees to accurately report their work location at alltimes. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensurecompliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, andoperational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicantsmust be authorized to work in the United States without the needfor current or future sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Duties

The following responsibilities and activities are listed tomaintain consistency in the application of expectations and alignjob duties with evaluation and promotion procedures.

Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include teachingcourse load as assigned, evaluate courses and assess studentlearning, meet established course, program and learning outcomes,comply with guidelines and policies, maintain office hours perestablished standards, develop rapport with students, assist withand participate in advising, orientation and registrationactivities.

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

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

• To teach classes as assigned by designated supervisor.
• To prepare appropriate lesson plans for each course inaccordance with approved course objectives.
• To develop and submit course outlines and syllabi toappropriate supervisor.
• To assist with development of measurable course objectives andplans.
• To develop a relationship with students & staff that isprofessional and encourages teacher/student communication.
• To maintain accurate course records of students and completecourse 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 theevaluation of curriculum and instructional performance.
• To represent the college in a professional manner throughoutthe communities and college district by promoting a positive publicimage.
• To engage in professional development as required forcredentialing.

Supervision of the Position

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

Supervisory Responsibility

The position may supervise student employees. Special Conditions ofEmployment Successful completion of a background check will berequired as well as motor vehicles records report when applicable.Incumbents in this position will adhere to all safety andcompliance policies of Colorado Mountain College while performingall duties assigned. May require travel and evening and/or weekendhours.

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 50lbs. Constant written and oral communication and the ability toreason and analyze and perform calculations occasionally. Work isperformed using a computer and standard office equipment daily anddriving a vehicle occasionally.

CMC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualifiedindividuals. As part of this commitment, the College will assistindividuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodationrequests related to employment, including completing theapplication process, interviewing, completing any pre-employmenttesting, participating in the employee selection process, and/or toperform essential job functions where the requested accommodationdoes not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability andrequire reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positiveexperience applying or interviewing for this position, pleasedirect your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, [e-mail]

NOTE

This position description is intended to indicate the basicnature of positions allocated to this class and provide examples oftypical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that allpositions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nordoes it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet theongoing needs of the organization.

Each role at Colorado Mountain College contributes to theinstitution’s sustainability initiatives by fostering environmentalstewardship, supporting sustainable practices in daily operations,and advancing a culture of ecological responsibility that alignswith our commitment to balance the needs of current generations notto compromise the needs of future generations.