Adjunct faculty, Non-Credit, Bilingual Interpreter

Colorado Mountain College; Glenwood Springs (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Mountain College is looking for experienced interpreters to serve as core instructors for their interpreter training program. This role involves teaching, developing lesson plans, and mentoring students in a supportive environment that emphasizes ethical AI training and language access in rural communities.

The ideal candidate will have a national or state interpreter certification and bilingual proficiency, preferably in Spanish. Strong teaching experience and the ability to travel within the region are required.

Qualifications

• Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, OLA/NCSC, NAJIT, or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare, courts, education, or community settings.
• Teaching experience in continuing or community education.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course load as assigned, preparing aligned lesson plans.
• Develop professional relationships with students and staff.
• Assist in recruitment of students when appropriate.
• Evaluate curriculum and instructional performance.
• Promote a positive public image of the college.
• Complete required annual CMC training courses.

Skills

National or state interpreter certification

3–5+ years professional interpreting experience

Proven experience teaching, training, or mentoring adults

Expertise in at least one specialization track

Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics

Ability to travel in-region

Bilingual proficiency at professional interpreter level

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• 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 in‑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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Position reports to the campus non‑credit Community Education coordinator or campus designee.
• Apply for a non‑credit instructional role with teaching experience in continuing or community education.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course load as assigned, preparing lesson plans aligned with approved outcomes.
• Develop professional relationships with students and staff to encourage communication.
• Assist in recruitment of students when appropriate.
• Assist in evaluation of curriculum and instructional performance when agreed.
• Represent the college in a professional manner throughout the communities and college district, promoting a positive public image.
• Complete all required annual CMC training courses (e.g., Title IX, Digital Accessibility, Data Security and Privacy).
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

The position requires constant sitting, occasional walking, standing and driving, handling objects, frequent reaching with hands/arms, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. Constant written and oral communication with students, colleagues, and the public. Daily use of a computer and standard office equipment and occasional vehicle driving.

Equal Opportunity and Disability Accommodation

CMC is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, contact the ADA Coordinator in Human Resources at [e-mail].

Legal Notice

Applicants must be residents of the State of Colorado and authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.