Adjunct Faculty: American Sign Language (ASL)

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 1,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses

Access to the PERC (Aims gym)

Aims Discount program

Free parking on all campuses

PERA employer benefits

Job summary

Aims Community College is seeking a dedicated faculty member to teach American Sign Language courses at various locations. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in American Sign Language or a related field and demonstrate effective communication in the language.

The role requires maintaining high instructional standards and adapting to student needs. The College proudly offers a diverse and inclusive environment, providing various employee benefits such as tuition waivers, gym access, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in American Sign Language or related field with 18 graduate level credit hours in American Sign Language.
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1000 & 2000-level American Sign Language courses in person.
• Maintain compliance with College’s faculty responsibilities.
• Provide effective instruction and refine curriculum.

Skills

American Sign Language communication

Curriculum design

Effective instruction

Education

Master’s degree in American Sign Language or related field

Job description

Based on course content, wages will range from $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit.

• 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 faculty member will conduct their assignments and co‑curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach.

Job Duties

• Teach 1000 & 2000-level American Sign Language courses in person.
• 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.
• Teach at any scheduled time including evenings and weekends as assigned by Department Chair or Academic Dean.
• Teach at any College location (Fort Lupton, Greeley, Loveland, Windsor) as assigned.
• 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.
• Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum using written plans.
• Post and maintain teaching and office hour schedules.
• Use alternative delivery technology in lecture and laboratory instruction to enhance student learning.
• Embrace and apply the provisions of the institutional Mission, Vision and Philosophy.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in American Sign Language OR master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate level credit hours in American Sign Language.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in American Sign Language effectively.

Required Documents

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

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. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. 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. This law applies to all persons hired.