Adjunct Faculty: Sociology (Early College Academy)

Aims Community College; Colorado; On-site; USD 1,786,747 - 5,170,132; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

PERC access

Aims discount

Free parking

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks part-time faculty for the Early College Academy program in Colorado. In this role you will teach courses, develop and refresh curriculum, and support high school students earning college credit.

Occasional travel may be required, with weekday afternoons and some evenings for parent/teacher activities. A Master’s degree in sociology or related field and K‑12 teaching experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology or related field; 18 graduate credits in sociology or related field.
• K-12 teaching experience.
• Experience with concurrent/dual enrollment programs.
• Experience using technology in the classroom or online.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Early College assignment requirements (contract days, schedule, events).
• Teach to develop, implement, evaluate and update program objectives and framework.
• Comply with College policies and faculty responsibilities.
• Provide high‑quality instruction and modernize curriculum to meet college standards.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and learning outcomes.
• Create clearly defined outcomes for student learning.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Master’s degree in sociology (or 18 cr

K-12 teaching experience

Concurrent enrollment/dual enrollment

Technology in classroom/online

Education

Master’s degree in sociology or related field + 18 graduate credits

Tools

None

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 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.

Wages

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.

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 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, with occasional evenings for parent/teacher conferences and other school activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology, or a Master’s degree including 18 graduate‑level credit hours in sociology or closely related field. Research, publication, or work experience may be substituted for up to three graduate credits. A candidate nearing completion of the Master’s degree may also be considered.
• 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 will be required upon hire).

All Applicants

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed in the job posting. Enter the job duties you have performed under the Work Experience section on your application.
• State whether your work experience is part‑time or full‑time by listing the average number of hours worked per week; this information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Upload all required documents listed above. Missing documents will result in your application not being considered.

Benefits for Part‑Time Employees

• 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 benefits (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits).
• Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs available.

Screening and Selection

Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials. Employees 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 result in additional temporary pay. 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 a candidate from employment; the nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.