Adjunct Faculty: Sociology (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 employee on Aims课程

Access to Aims gym and facilities

Aims Discount program

Free parking on all campuses

PerA employer benefits

Job summary

Aims Community College's Early College Academy seeks a Part-time faculty member to deliver high school and college-level instruction under the Early College program. You will align curriculum with program goals, participate in student outcomes assessment, and support concurrent enrollment initiatives across courses.

The role requires a Master’s in sociology or related field with appropriate graduate credits, K-12 teaching experience, and comfort with educational technology.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology OR Master’s degree including 18 graduate level credit hours in sociology or closely related field.
• K-12 teaching experience.
• Experience with concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment programs.
• Experience using technology in the classroom, or teaching online.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective, high-quality instruction aligned with curriculum and program goals.
• Refine and update curriculum to meet high standards.
• Use technology to enhance student learning and deliver online instruction if needed.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

K-12 teaching experience

Concurrent enrollment

Technology in the classroom

Education

Master’s in sociology or related field with 18 graduate credits in sociology

Tools

Learning management systems

Job description

Job Description

Aims Community College supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The Early College Academy at Aims Community College is a partnership with Weld County District 6. The Early College High School program provides 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 Early College assignment requirements, 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 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, high-quality instruction in all levels of course offerings by continually refining and modernizing curriculum so that it remains educationally sound and meets the College’s high 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 Early College Academy. Some evenings for parent/teacher conferences and other school activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology OR 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 close to the Master’s degree and making progress 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).
• If degree awarded outside the United States, provide evaluated transcripts before hire.

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 benefits (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits).
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available.
• Benefits vary by hours worked.

Pay

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

Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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.