The Bachelor of Arts Program in Sustainability Studies at Colorado Mountain College is seeking a full-time Sustainability Studies (SUS) faculty. Full time faculty positions begin in August 2019 with a 30 credit hour (170 day contract per Board Policy 4.12) teaching load annually. The faculty position will work under the guidance of the Dean for Humanities, Social Sciences, Education and Sustainability, and collaborate with SUS faculty college wide.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of lower- and upper-division courses in this inter- and transdisciplinary program. The Sustainability Studies Program requires courses that integrate and emphasize humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and business.

Examples of courses that will be included but not limited to: Foundations of Sustainability, Systems Thinking and Sustainability, Literature for Change, Leadership, Ethics, and Social Responsibility, Ecology and Sustainability, Integrated Sustainability Science, Sustainable Economics, Conservation Biology, Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural and Place Based Equity, Writing for Sustainability, and Careers and Professional Skills in Sustainability.

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 endeavors as well as 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.

Weekend, evening and online teaching may be required. CMC is a multi-campus structure; faculty may be requested to teach at more than one location.

Salary range: $57,492 – $74,144 depending upon education and experience.

Pre-requisites for Position (Qualifications Standards)

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

A Master’s degree in a relevant inter- or transdisciplinary field such as Sustainability, Environmental Studies/Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field; or a minimum of a Master’s degree with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the inter- or transdisciplinary fields noted above. Doctorate degree preferred.

Minimum of one year full-time teaching in higher education or the equivalent as a part-time instructor. Experience teaching upper-division coursework (300/400 level) preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working in a culturally diverse environment and the ability to effectively work with students, employees, vendors and community members having diverse 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 application material. Please do not send official transcripts; please use copies for application purposes. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.

External applicants: Apply Online

Internal applicants: please proceed to the HR page of Basecamp for instructions on applying for a full time position as an internal applicant.

Review of application material will begin on June 21, 2019.

Under the general direction of a designated campus leader, the Assistant Dean of Instruction provides leadership to people and programs, coordinating and supervising the delivery of educational programs with an emphasis on quality instruction and student access. The Assistant Dean of Instruction recruits and supervises adjunct faculty and will work in collaboration with School Deans to support processes for full time faculty. The ADI evaluates adjunct faculty for excellence in teaching and learning methods and assists in discipline related full time faculty evaluation and other processes as necessary or applicable in collaboration with School Deans in alignment with college programming goals.

The ADI supports faculty in instructional objectives, such as text books and instructional materials and equipment; scheduling and programming classes; course management and assessment; participates with program advisory committees; maintains and enforces policies, procedures and academic standards; manages budget; assists in recruiting and retaining students.

This position will be responsible for the Allied Health and First Responder programs offered at the Vail Valley at Edwards campus. Ideal candidates will have professional or academic experience in one or more of the disciplines supervised (i.e. Fire Science, EMS, Paramedic, Surgical Technology, Phlebotomy, etc.). Familiarity with regulatory and/or accreditation requirements in these fields is highly desirable.

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Requirements:

Ideal qualifications include a minimum of a Master’s degree; experience in discipline(s) supervised may be preferred; along with two years related experience in administration with demonstrated experience in curriculum development, organizational development, management or instructional systems with at least one year in a supervisory position; and a minimum of 2 years teaching. Candidates with professional experience in the related discipline area may be preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy, and combined educational program management and teaching experience equating to two years. In lieu of management experience, applicants with five or more years of teaching.

Special Skills or abilities related to position: knowledge of teaching skills, pedagogy, methodology, education technology, budget management, strategic planning, pertinent laws, community engagement, policies and procedures, experience with recruitment and supervision of full and/or part time faculty.

An equivalent/applicable combination of education and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position required.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working in a culturally diverse environment and the ability to effectively work with students, employees, vendors, and community members having diverse backgrounds.

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

To apply: Please submit a letter of interest that includes a description of your professional or academic experience as it relates to the disciplines supervised by this position (i.e. Fire Science, Paramedic, EMS, Surgical Technology, Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, etc.). Please also submit a resume, a list of three professional references, and transcripts. To be considered as an applicant, transcripts must be attached with the original application material. Please do not mail transcripts separately. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce. 

External applicants: Apply Online

Internal Applicants: please proceed to the HR page of Basecamp for instructions on applying for a full time position as an internal applicant.

Review of application material will begin on July 1, 2019.