Adjunct Faculty: Economics

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 1,297 - 3,753; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee on Aims'课程

Access to the PERC gym for employee &1

Aims Discount program

Free parking on all campuses

PERA employer

Additional supplemental benefits &ret

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks a faculty member to teach economics courses at the Greeley campus and satellites. The role emphasizes high-quality instruction, timely grading, and adapting pedagogy to current standards.

The candidate should have a master’s degree in economics or related field with relevant teaching experience, and a commitment to diversity and student success. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics OR related field with 18 graduate credit hours in economics.
• College level experience teaching Principles of Microeconomics and/or Principles of Macroeconomics.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and high quality instruction in economics courses.
• Evaluate students’ course work, provide feedback to foster greater student learning, and report grades in a timely manner.
• Revise economics courses to maintain current in pedagogy, content, and the high standards of the College.
• Design educational methodologies and adopt learning-centered teaching practices to enhance student learning.
• Communicate clearly defined student learning outcomes, provide an array of learning activities that are tied to and assess those outcomes, and participate in formative and summative assessments of student learning in economics courses.

Skills

Teaching economics (micro/macroeconomi

Evidence of teaching excellence

Education

Master’s degree in economics or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in economics

Job description

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.

Work Hours

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

Job Duties

• Provide effective and high quality instruction in economics courses.
• Evaluate students’ course work, provide feedback to foster greater student learning, and report grades in a timely manner.
• Revise economics courses to maintain current in pedagogy, content, and the high standards of the College.
• Design educational methodologies and adopt learning-centered teaching practices to enhance student learning.
• Communicate clearly defined student learning outcomes, provide an array of learning activities that are tied to and assess those outcomes, and participate in formative and summative assessments of student learning in economics courses.
• Analyze and utilize assessment data to improve instruction and learning. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participate in professional development activities to further develop and maintain instructional excellence in your field of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work as a team member toward the fulfillment of the College’s Mission Statement, Purpose, Vision and commitment to Diversity.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Perform other department, division, and/or institutional duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics OR Master’s degree in a closely related field including 18 graduate level credit hours in economics.
• College level experience teaching Principles of Microeconomics and/or Principles of Macroeconomics.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.

Required Documents

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

All Applicants

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have preformed 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 above in the "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.

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. 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 / 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.