Primary Responsibility
*Position will be held at any approved CMC campus and will teach a combination of courses collegewide (remotely) and in-person.
Full-time faculty positions begin in July 2026 with a 30-credit-hour or combination of credits and reassignment time for college-wide duties (170-day contract per Board Policy 4.12) teaching load annually.
This position will have two primary responsibilities: (1) teaching communication courses and (2) collaborative support for CMCs newly formed Center for Civic Education and Engagement.
The successful candidate will teach communications courses including but not limited to Public Speaking Interpersonal Communication and Professional Communication. This position is vital for providing general education requirements within Associates and Bachelors programs as well as supporting concurrent enrollment for local high school students. This position will teach in various modalities including online virtual classroom in-person and hybrid.
Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include teaching course load as assigned evaluate courses and assess student learning meet established course and 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.
Additionally this position will play a direct role in developing curricular and co-curricular activities associated with the colleges newly formed Center for Civics Education and Engagement. This Center intends to foster student engagement and learning while advancing the institutions goal of developing future citizens and delivering community programming. These responsibilities include collaborating with the Presidents Office to design and implement programs that promote civic participation democracy-themed education civics-based professional development for college faculty and supporting partnerships with related organizations. The faculty member will have an ex officio position on the Centers advisory committee and help shape college initiatives mentor students in applied projects and clubs and contribute to strategic planning that strengthens the colleges role as a regional hub for civics education and engagement.
CMC Faculty are expected to engage in service activities such as campus and college committees participation in relevant projects mentor peers participate in and assist with assessment activities program review student organization recruiting and retention.
Requirements:
Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program or eligible to be credentialed. Examples of ideal qualifications include:
Masters Degree in Communication or a Masters Degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credits in Communications. A minimum of one year full-time teaching experience or the equivalent (30 credit hours) as an adjunct faculty member. Higher education teaching experience preferred.
Experience needed in a variety of teaching delivery modes including in-person hybrid synchronous online and asynchronous online; excellent written and oral communication skills flexibility and collegiality are essential.
Experience and expertise in the field of political discourse civics education designing and implementing coursework co-curricular programs and community programs in democratic and civic participation.
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 thats the right fit for every faculty member staff student and community member in its must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students employees and community members of all backgrounds.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.
To Apply: Please submit the required letter of interest resume list of three professional references and transcripts. To be considered for a full-time faculty position transcripts must be included with the application materials. Please do not send official transcripts; please use copies for application purposes. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.
Salary range: $79902.51 - $97321.19 annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Pet insurance retirement contribution tuition reimbursement annual & sick time mental health resources healthy lifestyle benefits and affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability and relocation if applicable. CMC utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidates skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidates qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Position anticipated to close on February 1 2026 or until filled.
Essential Duties
The following responsibilities and activities are listed in order 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.
1.A.1 Teaching Responsibilities
CMC faculty members are expected to meet the educational needs of our communities by fulfilling the following responsibilities:
Teach course-load as assigned
Evaluate courses and student learning
Meet course program and institutional learning outcomes established by CMC
Comply with department guidelines and college policies
Maintain at least five office hours per week to meet with students
Develop rapport with students that is professional and encourages teacher/student communication
Assist with academic advising of students
Participate in orientation and registration activities
1.A.2 Scholarly and Creative Activities
CMC faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly and creative activities that enhance discipline expertise and improve learning. Examples of these activities may include:
Continuing certification in discipline (if applicable)
Graduate coursework
Continuing education
Sharing expertise within discipline (e.g. grant writing publishing exhibitions performances presentations conferences)
Attending campus and college-wide trainings and in-services
Conducting research
Developing/advancing instructional technology
Other activities approved by faculty member and Assistant Dean of Instruction
1.A.3 Service Activities
For CMC to best serve its diverse communities faculty members are expected to participate in a variety of organizations and committees. Service activities may include the following:
Serve on campus and college-wide committees
Represent discipline on state national and international levels
Participate in relevant projects with administrative approval
Mentor peers
Modify develop and maintain curriculum
Assist with assessment activities (e.g. develop learning outcomes and assessment projects for courses disciplines and programs)
Assist with program review
Advise student organizations
Participate in recruiting/retention activities
Attend and participate in program discipline in-service and campus meetings
Develop promotion portfolio
Participate in community service activities (as appropriate)
1.A.4 Organizational Relationships
CMC recognizes that student learning is greatly enhanced by successful collaboration among faculty staff and administration. Regarding CMCs reporting structure faculty members:
Are under the general direction of the site school discipline dean or designee;
Cooperate with other program faculty;
Work with Student Services personnel in advisement of students; and
Work cooperatively with Academic Services Student Services and Administrative Services personnel
Supervision of the Position
This position will report to the Dean of the School of the discipline.
Supervisory Responsibility
The position may supervise staff positions and/or 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 oralcommunication 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
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.
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