Adjunct Faculty: Speech & Communication (Early College Academy) Job at Aims Comm

Benefits

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The Early College Academy at Aims Community College is a partnership with Weld County District 6. The Early College High School program gives high school students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while subsequently earning an Associate of Arts degree. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Duties

• Maintain compliance with the requirements of the Early College assignment, including contract days, work‑day schedule, and participating in Early College events such as New Student Orientation, Student Registration, In‑Service Days and Parent/Teacher Conferences as specified in the Early College Faculty contract addendum.
• Maintain compliance with the provisions of the College’s part‑time faculty position description including teaching to develop, implement, evaluate and update the purpose, philosophy, objectives and organizational framework of the program.
• Maintain compliance regarding all faculty responsibilities enumerated in the College Policies and Procedures.
• Provide effective and high‑quality instruction in all levels of course offerings by continually refining and modernizing curriculum so that it remains educationally sound and meets the high standards of the College.
• Use alternative delivery technology in lecture and laboratory instruction to enhance student learning.
• Apply learning‑centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly defined outcomes for student learning.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Hours

Monday‑Friday at Early College Academy. Some evenings for parent/teacher conferences and other school activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in speech communication or closely related degree (i.e. communication studies, theatre, etc.) OR master's degree in teaching with communications emphasis OR master's degree including 15 graduate level credit hours in the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• K‑12 teaching experience
• Experience with concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment programs
• Experience using technology in the classroom, or teaching online

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Screening / Selection

Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials. Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than 6 months (such as curriculum development, short‑term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay. Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require industry‑specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen. A conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed; the nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.

EEO Statement

Aims Community College is an equal‑opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status.The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work.

Additional Information

All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. For information on our hiring practices, visit https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.