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A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. 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.
Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national and international importance. 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 the best part 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.
Job Title: Lead Technical Instructor Fire Science
Department: Community College Affairs
Position No. F00297
Employment Type: Faculty
Salary: $50,000.00 - 60,000.00. Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/human-resources/faculty-staff/index.html.
Application Deadline: Open until filled. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 5/2/2022.
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:
Provide three letters of recommendation:
Direct Inquiries Contact: Christi Hein, 970-255-2606, chein@coloradomesa.edu
SUMMARY:The instructor, reporting to the Director of Instruction, is responsible for teaching Fire Science curriculum. The instructor is also responsible for class and equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies/equipment as needed. This is a full time, faculty appointment with administrative duties. A 6-credit hour release will be provided to the instructor per year.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Teach and advise students in the Fire science program.
Review, maintain and update program curriculum as required by business, industry and in accordance with Higher Learning Commission requirements.
Recommend, monitor and update program outcomes and assessments.
Recommend semester course schedules and coordinate scheduling of courses with the Director of Instruction.
Recruit, select, supervise, mentor, and evaluate Fire Science instructors.
Maintain good working relationships with local, state and federal agencies involved with the Fire Science program and serves as the WCCC/CMU primary liaison to the fire science community.
Prepare and submit program-related reports and agreements for approval; maintain program-related records.
Schedule facilities to include field activities and the use of facilities and apparatus of fire agencies.
Maintain necessary professional and educational credentials and currency appropriate to teaching assignments; apply for CTE credential within 6 months of employment.
Create an effective learning environment for students while using appropriate resources, technology, and pedagogy in the delivery of courses.
Order supplies and maintain and store fire equipment and apparatus.
Evaluate student performance in coursework and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
Work with student organizations, which include coordinating students for competitions and events.
Assist in recruiting and retention of students.
Maintain student grades and attendance.
Monitor lab competencies and confirm skill levels.
Promote a positive collegiate atmosphere.
Develop and maintain program advisory committee (2 meetings a year).
Assist with open houses and orientation.
Maintain student files with required paperwork as well as intent to graduate forms.
Maintain and manage program budget.
Perform all responsibilities and instructional duties in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations regarding the practice of fire science, as well as WCCC/CMU policies and procedures.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
Colorado Mesa University
Attn: Human Resources Office
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970.248.1820
Full Time
$55k-96k (estimate)
03/28/2023
07/16/2024
coloradomesa.edu
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
1,000 - 3,000
1925
VALERIE HORTON
<$5M
Founded in 1925, Colorado Mesa University is a comprehensive regional public higher education institution offering liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the master's, bachelor's, associate, and certificate levels. At Colorado Mesa, we take great pride in providing educational opportunities and tools that help students succeed in today's complex and interconnected world. 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 w...orkforce demands. Colorado Mesa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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