Adjunct Faculty: Anatomy & Physiology

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

PERC gym access

Aims Discount

Free parking

PERA employer

Supplemental benefits

Job summary

Aims Community College invites applications for a faculty position to teach science courses at the Greeley and surrounding campuses in Colorado. The faculty member will deliver courses in biology and anatomy/physiology and contribute to program development and curriculum review.

Occasional travel may be required. The candidate should have a Master’s degree with content-specific graduate credits and coursework in anatomy and physiology. Questions? contact Dr. Carole Brown at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Master's degree with at least 12 graduate credits in content-specific courses; graduate-level coursework in anatomy and physiology required.
• Coursework specific to anatomy and physiology required.
• Experience teaching college-level courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach assignments across science courses as per candidate area of expertise.
• Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision and development.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Chair and Academic Dean.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Education

Master's degree in biology/anatomy & physiology or related field

Job description

Compensation

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

In certain instances, due to low enrollment, faculty payment will be based on part-time per credit pay and pro-rated on a 10% per student basis.

Benefits

• 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. Occasional travel may be required. For questions, contact Dr. Carole Brown at [e-mail].

Job Duties

• Instruct assignments which may include a variety of courses in science depending on the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Assist in program/curriculum evaluation, articulation, revision and development.
• Participate in on-going professional development.
• Assist with evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resource materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair and the Academic Dean.

Working Hours

• Teach day, evening classes at Greeley campus or satellite campuses in Loveland and Fort Lupton.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, anatomy and physiology, SES, or professional degree (MD, DDS, DMD, DC) (master's degree must show at least 12 credits in content-specific graduate-level courses) OR Master's degree including 18 graduate level credit hours in biology. Graduate level science education courses can account for no more than six of the required 18 graduate level credit hours. Must have coursework specific to anatomy and physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous college teaching experience

Required Documents

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

Faculty Requirements

• Upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution.
• Applicants with degrees from outside the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and the Association of International Credential Evaluators list members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.
• All required documents need to be submitted on every application. Aims Community College Faculty are not required to submit transcripts if official transcripts are already on file.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Screening and 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.