What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer in Early Childhood Education position at Colorado Mesa University?
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer in Early Childhood Education
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Summary:
Bilingual English/Spanish part-time faculty needed to instruct courses in the Early Childhood Education program. Duties include teaching, assessments, lab/classroom maintenance. Preference given to those with related industry credentials and those with experience with online learning instructions.
This position requires a highly qualified, bilingual (Spanish/English) subject matter expert who will instruct these courses and work with other EDEC faculty to create content.
Colorado Mesa University Tech, CMU Tech, is a division of Colorado Mesa University. CMU Tech offers a range of certificate and associate degree programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Faculty create academically effective learning environments focused on student learning and success, and continuously improve instructional excellence through assessment. Faculty will demonstrate professional and collegial interaction with colleagues, staff, students, and community, and act in accordance with State Board Policy, Colorado Mesa University: Strategic Plan, Values, Mission and Vision, National Association for the Education of Young Children Code of Ethical Conduct, and CMU Tech guidelines.
Both teaching and professional development are essential components of this job. Faculty will participate in ongoing professional development to maintain and develop skills necessary for excellence in both teaching and maintain CTE certification.
Category I – Teaching
The following are components of the job for all faculty:
• Maintains necessary educational credentials and professional skills appropriate to the teaching assignment and consistent with CMU Tech policy.
• Creates an effective learning environment for students regardless of delivery method in accordance with department and college guidelines.
• Teaches courses consistent with Colorado Common Course Numbering System (CCCNS) template, appropriate course content guide and catalog descriptions. Abides by CMU Tech policy and guidelines (such as providing a syllabus the first day of class, tracking attendance, and submitting grades by published deadlines).
• Teaching assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meets required contact hours.
• Participates in assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, discipline, and college level.
• Conducts various assessments of student performance throughout the course and provides students with timely and effective feedback. Posts grades frequently.
• Consistently improves course quality and design, by, for example, actively participating in classroom assessment, curriculum development and related activities as a contributing team member at discipline, department, campus, college, and state levels.
• Solicits feedback and implements suggestions from students and peers. Collaborates with colleagues for instructional improvement and ensures course and discipline integrity.
• Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching craft on an ongoing basis.
• Available to teach courses at times, locations, and by delivery methods as directed by academic needs of the department.
• Maintains a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment and facility. Refers issues that may affect the learning environment promptly to the appropriate department.
• Uses appropriate and required instructional resources and technology in an effective manner.
Category 2 – Service
The following are components of the job for all faculty:
• Maintains a safe and mutually respectful working environment and refers issues promptly to the appropriate department.
• Reviews and recommends instructional resources, such as textbooks, media, software and equipment.
• When available, attend the graduation ceremony.
• Handles, responds to, and reports student concerns/complaints according to CMU Tech guidelines.
• Maintains and posts teaching schedule, regular meetings, and office hours per CMU Tech guidelines.
• Maintains teaching credentials, industry standard credentials, and complies with accrediting requirements.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• Minimum of 4000 hours (approximately 2 years’ full time) of related occupational experience within the past 7 years. Associate degree in the field of education, early childhood or related field.
• Fully Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Computer literacy
• Have a Career and Technical Education Certification for Early Childhood Education from the Colorado Department of Education or the ability to earn one.
Preferred Qualifications:
• 10,000 hours (approximately 5 years full time) of related occupational experience within the past 7 years. The majority of experience hours must include working as a lead teacher with at least 1 year as a director/assistant director in an early education facility.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in education
Salary: $600.00-$850.00 per credit hour, commensurate with education and experience.
Department: Colorado Mesa University
Employment Type: Adjunct Faculty
HOW TO APPLY
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 1/1/2025.
How to Apply: Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Include the name, phone number, email address and relationship of at least three professional references who can attest to your ability to perform the job you are applying for. Professional references should include at least one current or former supervisor. Professional reference may also include current or former employers, colleagues or other professionals who have first-hand knowledge and can recommend you for employment.
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)
Direct Inquiries Contact: Kelly Reuss, klreuss@coloradomesa.edu
ABOUT COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY
Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus located in Grand Junction. As western Colorado’s largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its community college, Western Colorado Community College and via online offerings. Founded in 1925, it’s a dynamic university enrolling more than 11,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate and graduate levels.
At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they’ll encounter in life. Our focus is on providing quality academic programs, built on a strong liberal arts core that support students' interests and regional employment needs, as well as technical programs that respond to vocational workforce demands.
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you won’t have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, and rafting. In addition to a mountain resort that’s less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado’s best kept secrets.
Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed.
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