Adjunct Faculty: Astronomy & Physics

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 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.

• 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)

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.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require industry‑specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen.