Adjunct Faculty: Construction Management

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aims Community College in Evans, Colorado is seeking a dedicated faculty member to teach construction management courses. The candidate will facilitate classes focused on project management, estimating, and construction methods.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, with substantial industry experience. The college fosters an innovative culture, and the role may involve additional temporary assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree plus relevant industry experience.
• Documented industry training/certification if applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate classes on construction management topics.
• Prepare and grade assignments and examinations.
• Coordinate teaching and lab activities.

Skills

Teaching skills

Knowledge in construction management

Ability to use current technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Post-secondary vocational credential

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 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

• Teaching assignments may include a variety of courses depending on the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Facilitate classes covering construction management topics including project management, estimating, print reading, contracts, and construction materials and methods.
• Prepare and, on the first day of class, distribute syllabi which inform students about course requirements, grading requirements, testing assignments, absence policy, and other pertinent information for each course assigned.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress and to provide opportunities which will allow students to succeed.
• Prepare and submit to the Chairperson all relevant data concerning students on a regular basis.
• Follow proper procedures for requesting instructional supplies and expendable supplies, textbook requisitions and absence reports on a timely basis.
• Completion and documentation on project request/worksheet on all work taken on as a class project, and for retaining files for review and approvals by the Chairperson.
• Coordinating and supervising teaching and lab activities including cooperative education component in order to plan and promote the most effective instructional program possible.
• Use current technology to enhance institutional effectiveness, including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, audio/visual equipment and in addition be willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning.
• Participation in the assessment, implementation, and evaluation measures as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or in a related field plus 2,000 hours of industry experience
• Associate degree in construction management or in a related field plus 4,000 hours of industry experience
• Associate degree plus a portfolio of work or projects related to AEC courses (schedules, estimates, etc.) plus 6,000 hours of industry experience
• Documented industry specific training and/or certification (NCCER, contractor’s license, etc.) plus 5,000 hours of industry experience. Industry experience should be in the last 10 years. Industry experience older than ten (10) years will be considered if the candidate has been continuously teaching in the content area since that time.
• Shall hold or qualify for a post‑secondary vocational credential in related field (construction management, construction, architecture) issued by Aims Community College CTE Office. Contact Landon Loyd for the application at [e-mail].

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)
• Documented industry specific training and/or certification (NCCER, contractor’s license, etc.), if applicable

All Applicants

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job posting under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Upload these required additional documents" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Faculty

Upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services www.naces.org or Association of International Credential Evaluators www.aice-eval.org lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials. All required documents need to be submitted on every application. There is no way for Aims to attach these documents in the process. However, upon hire current Aims Community College Faculty are not required to submit transcripts if official transcripts are already on file.

Screening/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 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. Keep in mind, 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.

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.