Human Services / Counseling / Psychology Faculty

Job Description : The position

Full time faculty position beginning July 2025 with a 30 credit hour (170 day contract per Board Policy 4.12) teaching load annually.

This full-time faculty position will teach a variety of Human Services courses including : psychology, mental health, counseling, behavioral health, social services, and if qualified, addiction studies.

Of special interest for this position is a candidate with experience and knowledge in human services, mental health, counseling, addictions, and / or social services fields in rural communities.

Teaching responsibilities include :   full course load as assigned, evaluating courses, 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, and build and maintain community partnerships for student application of skills. This position will teach in multiple modalities including in-person face to face, hybrid, and livestream / distance.

This position reports to the Dean and works directly with the Program Director, program faculty and faculty from other disciplines to develop and sustain a top-quality human services program. Additionally, this position will work with the Assistant Dean of Instruction for course support to best meet the needs of students.

CMC Faculty engage in activities of service to students, the discipline, the college and the community. Activities include but are not limited to : serving on campus and college committees, participating in relevant projects, mentoring peers, performing assessments including self, peer, student and program reviews, engaging in student organizations, recruiting and retention activities, and developing community partnerships that facilitate experiential learning opportunities for students.

Critical to this position are collaborative and innovative ideals for working with supervisors, peers, students and community members.

Requirements :

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

A Master’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Behavioral Studies, Addictions, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field, or a Master’s degree and a minimum of 18 graduate credits in a Human Services related field. Minimum of one-year full-time teaching experience at the college level, or the equivalent as an adjunct instructor. PhD or EdD preferred.  Three years of experience working in a related direct service field(s) preferred.

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.

Salary range : $77,575.25 - $94,486.59 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, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, 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.

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, unofficial 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.

Position anticipated to close on March 21, 2025, 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;

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.

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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Salary : $77,575 - $94,487