Adjunct Faculty: Speech & Communication (Early College Academy)

Aims Community College; Evans (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks a part-time faculty member to teach within the Early College Academy, a partnership with Weld County District 6, enabling high school students to earn college credit.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction, aligning with course outcomes, and participating in events such as orientations, registrations, and conferences as required by the contract addendum. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree requirement as stated in minimum qualifications.
• Alternative: master's degree in teaching with communications emphasis.
• Option with 15 graduate credits in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Early College assignment requirements and events.
• Teach to develop, implement, evaluate and update program objectives and framework.
• Uphold all faculty responsibilities per College Policies and Procedures.
• Provide effective instruction and modernize curriculum to meet high standards.
• Use alternative delivery technologies to enhance learning.
• Create clearly defined outcomes and assess student learning.
• Participate in assessment of student outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

K-12 teaching experience

Dual/concurrent enrollment

Classroom technology usage

Education

Master's degree in speech communication or closely related degree

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 speech communication or closely related degree (e.g., communication studies, theatre, etc.) OR master’s degree in teaching with communications emphasis OR master’s degree including 15 graduate level credit hours in the discipline.

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 will be required upon hire)

Benefits

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

• 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

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.