Adjunct Faculty: Astronomy & Physics

Aims Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 14,474 - 41,883; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses

Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee and one guest

Aims Discount program

Free parking on all campuses

Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs

Job summary

Aims Community College in Colorado is looking for part-time faculty members to teach courses in Astronomy, Geology, or Physics. Candidates must hold a master's degree in a relevant field with specific credit hours. Responsibilities include course instruction, collaboration with full-time faculty, and participation in ongoing professional development. Compensation ranges from $1,297 to $3,753 per credit, with benefits like tuition waivers and access to campus facilities. Criminal background check required upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree in relevant field with necessary credit hours.
• Preference for candidates with previous college teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct a variety of courses in Astronomy, Geology or Physics.
• Participate in professional development.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty.

Skills

Teaching skills

Professional development

Collaborative work

Education

Master's degree in astronomy, physics, astrophysics, or engineering

12 credits in content-specific graduate level courses

18 graduate level credit hours in astronomy and/or physics

Job description

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 seeks to hire individuals who want to be part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. Occasional travel may be required. This is an open talent pool. Applicants will be reviewed on a semesterly basis and will be contacted based on the needs of the College.

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.

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 and one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs available

Work Hours

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

Job Duties

• Instruct assignments which may include a variety of courses in Astronomy, Geology or Physics depending on the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Participate in on‑going professional development.
• Work collaboratively with full‑time faculty that are course captains for the courses assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and the Academic Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in astronomy, physics, astrophysics or engineering, or a closely related discipline (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 astronomy and/or physics. Graduate level science education courses can account for no more than six of the required 18 graduate level credit hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous college teaching experience.

Required Documents

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

Screening and Selection

In order to be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. 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 six 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.