Adjunct Faculty: Economics

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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 possess the skill sets necessary for success. The faculty member will conduct assignments and co‑curricular college activities in a manner consistent with the philosophy and purpose of Aims Community College.

The primary purpose is to teach, with occasional travel possible.

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

• Provide effective and high‑quality instruction in economics courses.
• Evaluate students’ coursework, provide feedback to foster greater student learning, and report grades in a timely manner.
• Revise economics courses to maintain current pedagogy, content, and college high standards.
• Design educational methodologies and adopt learning‑centered teaching practices to enhance student learning.
• Communicate clearly defined student learning outcomes, provide learning activities tied to those outcomes, and participate in formative and summative assessments of student learning.
• Analyze and apply assessment data to improve instruction and learning; demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Willingness to work as a team member toward the fulfillment of the College’s Mission Statement, Purpose, Vision, and commitment to Diversity.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Perform other department, division, and/or institutional duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

• Master’s degree in economics or a closely related field, including 18 graduate‑level credit hours in economics.
• College‑level teaching experience in Principles of Microeconomics and/or Principles of Macroeconomics.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.

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

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

All applicants should carefully review the job duties and ensure their experience aligns. Submit all required documents during the application. The Final date to receive applications is included on the posting.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College.