"Communication Faculty & Fellow for the Center for Civics Education and Engagement"

Job Details

Job Description:

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 CMC’s 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 Associate’s and Bachelor’s 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 college’s newly formed Center for Civics Education and Engagement. This Center intends to foster student engagement and learning while advancing the institution’s goal of developing future citizens and delivering community programming. These responsibilities include collaborating with the President’s 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 Center’s advisory committee and help shape college initiatives, mentor students in applied projects and clubs, and contribute to strategic planning that strengthens the college’s 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:

Master’s Degree in Communication, or a Master’s 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, civic 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 that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants 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: $79,902.51 - $97,321.19 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 candidate’s skill and experience. Although a salary range is listed, salary will be set commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and in compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Position anticipated to close on February 1, 2026 or until filled.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 CMC’s 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 oral communication 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.