Adjunct Faculty: Music (Early College Academy)

Aims Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Aims Community College in Colorado invites applications for a part-time faculty member to support the Early College Academy, a partnership with Weld County District 6. The role includes teaching music, developing and updating curriculum, and participating in program events.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in music or 18 graduate-level credits in music, with preference for K-12 teaching experience and dual enrollment familiarity. Technology in the classroom is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music or a Master’s degree including 18 graduate-level credit hours in music.
• K-12 teaching experience preferred.
• Experience using technology in the classroom or online teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Early College assignment requirements and participate in events.
• Teach to develop, implement, evaluate, and update the program’s purpose, philosophy, objectives, and framework.
• Maintain compliance with College policy and faculty responsibilities.
• Provide effective, high-quality instruction and continually refine curriculum.
• Incorporate learning-centered practices and clearly defined outcomes for student learning.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

K-12 teaching experience

Classroom instruction

Education

Master’s degree in music or Master’s degree with 18 graduate-level credit hours in music

Tools

Technology in the classroom

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 wish to be part of this environment and possess the skill sets necessary for success in this position.

The Early College Academy at Aims Community College is a partnership with Weld County District 6. The Early College High School program offers high school students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously earning an Associate of Arts degree. Occasional travel may be required.

Job Duties

• Maintain compliance with the requirements of the Early College assignment, including contract days, work‑day schedule, and participation in Early College events such as New Student Orientation, Student Registration, In‑Service Days, and Parent/Teacher Conferences as specified in the Early College Faculty contract addendum.
• 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.
• Provide effective and high‑quality instruction in all levels of course offerings by continually refining and modernizing curriculum to remain educationally sound and meet high college standards.
• Use alternative delivery technology in lecture and laboratory instruction to enhance student learning.
• 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.

Work Hours

Monday‑Friday at the Early College Academy. Some evenings for parent/teacher conferences and other school activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in music OR Master’s degree including 18 graduate‑level credit hours in music.

Preferred Qualifications

• K-12 teaching experience
• Experience with concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment programs
• Experience using technology in the classroom, or teaching online

Required Documents

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

Faculty

Upon hire, applicants must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Foreign degree holders 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) list members who may assist in credential evaluation. All required documents must be submitted with each application; Aims does not attach documents during the process. Current 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, including curriculum development, short‑term projects, meetings, and substitute duties, which may result in additional temporary pay. Upon hire, all positions 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; the nature of the conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.