Adjunct faculty, Non-Credit, Bilingual Interpreter
Job Description:
Colorado Mountain College is building one of the region’s first comprehensive interpreter workforce pipelines, integrating certification-aligned curriculum, real-world practicum, ethical AI training, and strong employer partnerships. We are seeking nationally certified, experienced interpreters to serve as core instructors for our accelerated 120-hour, 13-week interpreter training program, launching across several campuses as part of a statewide effort to expand language access in rural mountain communities.
An equivalent/applicable combination of education and/or experience to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position required with teaching in continuing education or community education.
Non-credit Community Education compensation is based on Pay Levels ranging from 1-5. A new faculty’s Pay Level is determined by the campus supervisor and ranges $20-$60 per hour. Pay Levels are determined from varying degrees of expertise and evidence in the instructional area.
Required Qualifications:
- National or state interpreter certification: CCHI, NBCMI, OLA/NCSC, NAJIT, or another recognized equivalent.
- 3–5+ years professional interpreting experience in healthcare, courts, education, or community settings.
- Proven experience teaching, training, or mentoring adults.
- Expertise in at least one specialization track: Medical interpreting, Court/legal interpreting, Community/educational interpreting
- Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, Title VI, ADA, and language access policy.
- Ability and willingness to travel in-region (Dillon, Edwards, Leadville, Rifle, Glenwood Springs).
- Bilingual proficiency at professional interpreter level (Spanish–English strongly preferred).
Essential Duties
- Teaching responsibilities expected of all faculty include teaching course load as assigned.
- To teach classes as assigned by designated supervisor.
- To prepare appropriate lesson plans for each course in accordance with approved course outcomes.
- To develop a relationship with students & staff that is professional and encourages teacher/student communication.
- To assist in the recruitment of students, as appropriate.
- To represent the college in a professional manner throughout the communities and college district by promoting a positive public image.
- To complete all required annual CMC training courses.
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