-Education Faculty

POSITION: Education Faculty

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS: Full-Time Faculty (187 days) Appointment. 1.11 FTE

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Education Faculty develops implements and manages the plan for offering education courses at Morgan Community College (MCC). The position will develop implement and evaluate curriculum appropriate to MCCs BAS degree(s) in Education and transfer preparedness and matriculation into a baccalaureate level teacher preparation program that meet the needs of primary and secondary education partners across the region the college serves. This position shall provide vision and leadership to MCC for immediate and future offerings of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Technical Education and the pending BAS in Elementary Education.

The Education Faculty will teach EDU or ECE courses (relevant to qualifications) with a three-credit release time in fall and spring semesters (6 credit annual release) for program development and administrative duties. A variety of instructional delivery modalities (synchronous online remote) will be utilized via WebEx/Zoom and a Learning Management System. The faculty member will also work with part-time instructors to provide mentoring and help with the implementation of assessment strategies. The faculty member may be asked to teach in the summer semester for additional remuneration. Teaching assignments may be scheduled at various times including evening and weekend offerings.

The Education Faculty shall embrace the colleges guiding principles of integrity respect open and honest communication and collaboration. The individual will be dynamic creative committed to teaching excellence and have a passion for continuous improvement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 60% of the faculty members time is spent teaching or in activities related to teaching such as grading preparation development of term schedule curriculum review/ revision development of course outlines/syllabi textbooks election/ adoption working with student organizations and maintaining office hours etc.
• 5% of the faculty time is spent developing implementing and evaluating curriculum and programs for MCCs BAS degree(s) as well as the transfer preparedness and matriculation into a baccalaureate level teacher preparation program that meets the needs of education partners across the region.
• 1% of faculty members time is spent keeping apprised of the development and revision of Degrees with Designation (DwDs) related to the disciplines of Education and Early Childhood Education ensuring that MCC offerings align with these articulation plans. provide outreach to four-year partners for potential articulation agreements as appropriate evaluating opportunities for their ability to meet regional needs.
• 15% of the faculty members time is spent recruiting and advising students in the BAS degree(s) and transfer degrees which entails working closely with the marking department and engaging in community outreach activities throughout the region.
• 5% of faculty members time is spent on developing processes for and ensuring compliance of the education programs with the Colorado Department of Education requirements Colorado Department of Higher Education standards and Colorado Community College System policies. This includes ensuring completion of background checks.
• 5% of the faculty members time is spent actively participating in college level and statewide meetings as appropriate expressing a leadership role in developing implementing and managing the education discipline with the intent for students to complete a BAS or baccalaureate degree. Actively participate on the CCCS team working to develop and implement BAS curriculum.
• 5% of the faculty members time is spent providing leadership and mentoring to part-time instructors across the service area providing guidance on effective assessment strategies and instructional delivery. Conduct classroom observations and provide input to the Dean of General Education on their evaluation.
• 2% of the faculty members time is spent on other duties as assigned by the Dean of General Education and/or the Vice President of Instruction.
• 1% -- Based on the functions this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority. As a Campus Security Authority the incumbent in this position is required to report allegations of Clery Act crimes that they become aware of to the Vice President of Student Services at Morgan Community College. Attends training pertaining to these responsibilities as required.
• 1% All MCC employees are responsible for ensuring their work and educational environments are free from illegal discrimination sexual harassment and related retaliation. When alleged or suspected discrimination sexual harassment or retaliation is experienced or observed by or made known to an MCC employee the employee is responsible for reporting that information to one of the following individuals: the Title IX Coordinator and the Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Attends training pertaining to these responsibilities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in education or early childhood education or related field with 18 graduate credits in education from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience (or equivalent part-time teaching experience) in formal classroom environments.
• Must have 2000 hours of work-related experience and be willing to maintain CTE credentials in Early Childhood Education (relevant to qualifications)
• Superior written and verbal communication skills including the ability to make public presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong technological skills and experience using MS Office suite.
• Must be willing and able to travel as required by position needs.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessitated by course schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate degree in education or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior community college experience preferred.
• Experience with distance education.
• Full-time teaching experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated success in working with students from diverse backgrounds.

RESPONSIBILITY AND DECISION MAKING:

This position is responsible for the management of the plan for education courses at Morgan Community College. The Education Faculty member will be responsible for the development of processes to ensure the proper compliance of the education programs including completion.

Anticipated Start Date: September 2025

Salary and Benefits:

$50000 - $62500 based on education skills and experience. Benefits include health life dental insurance vision LTD & benefit package in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications is ongoing. For maximum consideration application packet must be received by August 1 2025. All applicants must use the following link to apply: All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.

Complete application packets include:

• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
• Complete and current resume
• MCC Employment Application: Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
• Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position

Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College at their own expense to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.

About Morgan Community College (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has consistently been named a Great College to Work for by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.

MCC is located on I-76 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality lower division transferable courses and occupational education culminating in a variety of certificate associate and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional innovative and non-traditional delivery methods to an 11500 square mile service area in eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast rural agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett Limon Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy student success and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle with excellent conditions for families; close proximity to a major metropolitan area; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic forward-looking workplace.

Guiding Principles:

MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work both internally and externally. The guiding principles include (1) integrity (2) respect (3) open and honest communication and (4) collaboration. These guiding principles are a daily part of MCCs work and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles.

Our Diverse Community:

MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado. How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC. As an institution MCC is dedicated to continually improve its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants if hired should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational social financial and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents.

Drug-Free Workplace:

As a condition of employment each employee shall agree to abide by MCCs Drug-Free Workplace Policy Statement. It is the policy of Morgan Community College that employees shall not engage in the unlawful manufacture distribution dispensation possession or use of a controlled substance in the workplace by an employee is prohibited. Any employee who violates this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions which may include termination. The policy in its entirety may be found on the MCC website: .

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:

Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.

Direct Deposit:

State of Colorado fiscal rules require all new hires to be placed on the Direct Deposit Payroll Program.

Former Employees:

Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the employment application.

Affirmative Action:

For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer; Title IX Coordinator:

Amada Abbott

Executive Director of Human Resources

920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701

Deputy Title IX Coordinator:

Gary Dukes

Vice President of Student Services

920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701

Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Region VIII Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204 telephone .

Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Discrimination and Harassment:

Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex gender race color age creed national or ethnic origin ancestry physical or mental disability veteran or military status pregnancy status religion genetic information gender identity gender expression sexual orientation or any other protected class or category under applicable local state or federal law in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.

Crime Statistics / Clery Act:

Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: . The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape 3) Non-forcible sex offenses 4) Robbery 5) Aggravated assault 6) Burglary 7) Motor vehicle theft 8) Arson 9) Negligent manslaughter 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses) 11) Liquor law violations 12) Drug law violations and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services Morgan Community College 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701.

Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community Colleges procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information including criminal history references from previous employment qualifications and when applicable to the position driving history credit check and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.