Adjunct Faculty: Music (Early College Academy)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employees on Aims'/

Access to PERC gym

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks a part-time faculty member for the Early College Academy. The role involves teaching music to high school students earning an AA degree, with occasional travel as needed.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction, aligning with program objectives, and participating in student outcomes assessment. The position may require evenings for events and supports a collaborative, mission-driven campus community.

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 with concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment programs preferred.
• Experience using technology in the classroom, or teaching online preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with the Early College assignment requirements, including contract days and events.
• Maintain compliance with the part-time faculty position description to develop, implement, evaluate and update program goals and structure.
• Maintain compliance with all faculty responsibilities per College Policies and Procedures.
• Provide effective, high-quality instruction across course offerings and continually refine curriculum to meet college standards.
• Use alternative delivery technology to enhance instruction in lecture and lab settings.
• Apply learning-centered educational practices with clearly defined outcomes for student learning.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Master’s degree in music

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in music

Job description

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

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employees on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employees and 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 Early College Academy at Aims Community College is a partnership with Weld County District 6. The Early College High School program gives high school students the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while subsequently 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 participating 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 so that it remains educationally sound and meets the high standards of the College.
• 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 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

EEO Statement

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.

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.