Job description

La Junta, CO

1. Teach mathematics courses including, but not limited to: all levels of Algebra, Introduction to Statistics, Trigonometry, Calculus and other math courses deemed necessary.

2. Assist in planning and curriculum development.

3. Teach using different modalities (online, in-person, hybrid)

4. Offer student advising and outreach to communities served by Otero Junior College.

5. Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and campus activities.

6. Demonstrate competent leadership abilities; maintain positive interpersonal relationships with faculty, staff and students.

7. Perform additional responsibilities consistent with the mission of the College

8. Be creative and committed to teaching excellence and have the willingness to improve student learning by assessing student program and campus learning outcomes.

9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Math and Science Department Chair and Vice President of Academic Affairs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Faculty and instructors must meet one of the following three minimum criteria:

• Master’s degree or higher in the course discipline, content area, or prefix. (Documentation must include the discipline of the degree.)
• Master’s degree or higher in another discipline, content area, or prefix, with a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the course discipline, content area, or prefix. (Documentation must include the discipline of the degree and graduate courses completed.)
• Documented applicable experience to include “a”, “b”, or “c” below:

a) A bachelor’s degree with the intent to complete a master’s degree within three years. Progress towards the degree should be measurable and reported annually.

b) Applicable experience in the discipline (employment etc.) equivalent to 2or more years beyond bachelor’s level, depending on level of course, which includes a breadth and depth of experience outside of the classroom in real-world situations relevant to the discipline in which the faculty member or instructor would be teaching.

c) Two or more of the following:

i. A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9-15 graduate credit hours completed in the course discipline, content area, or prefix.

ii. Teaching experience at the college level in the course discipline, content area, or prefix, and documentation of related professional development (e.g., publications, presentations, mentorship, etc.).

iii. Discipline-specific certifications or credentials at a post-secondary level, or specialized advanced experience relevant to the course discipline, content area, or prefix. Evidence of specialized credentials may include significant invited performances (e.g., galley shows, guest conductor, director, or performer experiences).

(Documentation must include two of the above statements and related evidence.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level
• Experience with educational technology and a willingness to continue to learn and incorporate educational technology.
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Willingness to teach a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and summer.
• Educational philosophy in alignment with that of a small rural, comprehensive Community College and enthusiasm for this type of environment and the aspirations of its people.

How to apply

Submit Application Packet To: Otero College Attn: Kelsey Barbee Executive Director of Human Resources 1802 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050 FAX: (719) 384-6947 Or Email To: [email protected] Inquiries May Be Directed To: Kelsey Barbee (719) 384-6824

Submit Application Packet To: Otero College Attn: Kelsey Barbee Executive Director of Human Resources 1802 Colorado Ave La Junta, CO 81050 FAX: (719) 384-6947

Or Email To: [email protected] Inquiries May Be Directed To: Kelsey Barbee (719) 384-6824

For consideration, an applicant file must contain:

1. Cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications

2. Resume

3. Teaching Philosophy Statement

4. Copies of transcripts (A.A., B.A., and M.A.) (Official transcripts requested upon hire) – As part of our commitment to a fair hiring process, we invite you to redact any information from your transcripts that may be confidential/protected under law, including your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation.

5. Names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 professional references

Candidates selected to move forward in the interview process will be required to provide a teaching demonstration as part of the interview.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Open Until Filled – Priority will be given to applications received by June 9, 2026

POSITION START DATE:

August 10, 2026

Submit Application Packet To:

Otero College

Attn: Kelsey Barbee

Executive Director of Human Resources

1802 Colorado Ave

La Junta, CO 81050

FAX: (719) 384-6947

Or Email To: [email protected]

Inquiries May Be Directed To:

Kelsey Barbee

(719) 384-6824

Otero College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy 3-120 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action and Colorado Community College System Procedure 3-120a- Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Program. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status or military status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law (also know as “civil rights laws”) including protection against retaliation and for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. Otero recognizes that the quality of instruction and educational opportunities for all are enhanced when the diversity of the community served is represented in the student population and workforce. Otero also recognizes that women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities have been historically underutilized in the higher education workforce.