Adjunct Faculty: Astronomy & Physics

Adjunct Faculty:
Astronomy & Physics

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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. 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

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 faculty member will conduct their assignments and co‑curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College as stated in the school catalog. The primary purpose of the faculty member is to teach. Occasional travel may be required.

This is an open talent pool. Applicants will be reviewed on a semesterly basis and will be contacted based on the needs of the College. Please reach out to Dr. Carole Brown, Chair of Natural & Physical Sciences, wn if you have any questions regarding this position.

• Teach day and/or evening classes at Greeley campus or satellite campuses in Loveland and Fort Lupton.

• Instruct assignments which may include a variety of courses in Astronomy, Geology or Physics depending on the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Participate in on‑going professional development.
• Work collaboratively with full‑time faculty that are course captains for the courses assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and the Academic Dean.

• Master’s degree in astronomy, physics, astrophysics or engineering, or a closely related discipline (master’s degree must show at least 12 credits in content‑specific graduate level courses) OR master’s degree including 18 graduate level credit hours in astronomy and/or physics. Graduate level science education courses can account for no more than six of the required 18 graduate level credit hours.

• Previous College teaching experience

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

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job posting under job description. Enter the job duties you have performed under the “Work Experience” section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary.
• Be sure to upload all the required documents listed above in “Upload these required additional documents” section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the “My Experience” section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered.

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Upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators () lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.

All required documents need to be submitted on every application. There is no way for Aims to attach these…