Instructor and Director of CommRAP

Job Summary

The College of Media, Communication and Information seeks an Instructor to support its interdisciplinary introductory courses for first-year and transfer students, to provide expertise and support for teaching and learning for first-year students, and to serve as the director of the CMCI residential academic program (CMCI CommRAP). The instructor will deliver the transfer student-focused Foundations class, Thinking across Disciplines in Media, Communication and Information (CMCI 2030), and will collaborate with the faculty member responsible for the first-year introductory course, Foundational Concepts in Media, Communication and Information (CMCI 1040), assist in training graduate teaching assistants for these courses, and assist in supporting the incorporation of essential first-year and transfer student acculturation to CMCI. As successful candidate for this position should also have demonstrated commitment to and experience with inclusive pedagogies and the mentoring of a diverse range of undergraduate students.

In addition to teaching 4 course each academic year, this position involves acting as the Director for the CMCI residential academic program, CMCI CommRAP. CMCI CommRAP provides a living and learning experience for approximately 200 first-year students majoring in CMCI disciplines who live in Buckingham Hall on campus. The Director is responsible for oversight of the academic coursework provided in the program that is delivered in the residence hall classrooms, the co-curricular programming provided to students in the RAP that supports learning connected to CMCI and the development of student community, and supporting and supervising the faculty teaching in the RAP as well as supporting the faculty member in residence who lives in the hall. (The Director is not expected to live in the residence hall.)

One of the CommRAP’s missions is to ensure that our residentially based learning community bring students together from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to more deeply engage in particular topics or interests under the guidance of a faculty or staff member. The College’s commitment to increasing thoughtful experiences around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are embedded within the program, the director’s ability to connect programs and lived student experiences and to facilitate partnerships and opportunities to interact across differences are key to the success of the CommRAP mission. Successful candidates will have experiences not only with first-year students, but with the knowledge of the historic structures of racism, strategies for combating implicit bias and discrimination within communities, and an openness to struggling with students and the community to promote a multiracial and multicultural culture that values and accepts difference.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Established in 2015, the College of Media, Communication and Information is at the forefront of the revolution in communication and digital technology. CMCI prides itself on offering students an interdisciplinary education with a focus on innovation and creativity. Our students and faculty from six departments and an independent PhD program think across boundaries, innovate around emerging problems and create culture that transcends convention.

CMCI strives to be a community whose excellence is premised on diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek candidates who share this commitment and demonstrate understanding of the experiences of those historically underrepresented in higher education. We welcome applications from minoritized racial and ethnic identities, ciswomen, non-normative genders and sexualities, persons with disabilities, and others who have encountered legacies of marginalization.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Teach two courses each semester, one of which will be CMCI 2030
• Collaborate with the faculty member teaching CMCI 1040 in providing learning related to first-year student development
• Deliver orientation to and provide oversight of pedagogical development for TAs and undergraduate learning assistants for CMCI 1040 and 2030
• Serve as a resource for the College in supporting first-year student and transfer student transition-to-campus
• Upon request, provide consultation and training to faculty teaching first-year courses in CMCI to incorporate best practices for first-year student learning
• Develop programs within the RAP that support student learning and academic development
• Work with faculty, students, and housing staff to develop co-curricular opportunities that support learning outside the classroom and promote a sense of community among students, faculty, and staff
• Oversee academic scheduling and faculty staffing within the RAP program
• Oversee and appropriately manage RAP budget
• Supervise faculty rostered in the RAP
• Participate in CMCI recruiting outreach activities to prospective students to support student enrollment in the program
• Work with the faculty-member-in-residence to help build student connections to the faculty member living on site

What We Can Offer
The salary range is $75,500 - $79,500 annually. Limited relocation assistance available.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder .

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What We Require

• Ph.D. in one of the CMCI disciplines
• At least one year experience teaching at the college undergraduate level

What You Will Need

• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning across media, communication, and information disciplines
• Experience working with first-year students
• Knowledge of first-year student development
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of first-year students and enthusiasm for assisting students in the transition to college
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness and effectiveness working with first-year students
• Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an inclusive community

What We Would Like You to Have

• Three years of experience teaching at the college undergraduate level
• Experience teaching in living/learning contexts
• Experience administering first-year student programs
• Experience training and supporting teaching assistants

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current CV/Resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
3. During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three (3) references. We may request letters of recommendation at a later time. This information will be kept confidential and viewable only by the search committee.
4. Please provide an "Evidence of Engagement with Issues of Diversity Statement" outlining your commitment and experience with issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and with mentoring, uploaded in PDF format.

Please apply by April 15, 2023, for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu