Adjunct Faculty: Speech & Communication; Early College Academy

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. It partners with Weld County District 6 to operate the Early College Academy and Early College High School program, allowing high‑school students to earn a high‑school diploma while simultaneously earning an Associate of Arts degree. Occasional travel may be required.

• Maintain compliance with the requirements of the Early College assignment, including contract days, work‑day schedule, and participation 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.

Monday‑Friday at Early College Academy. Some evenings for parent/teacher conferences and other school activities.

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

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

• 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.

• K-12 teaching experience
• Experience with concurrent enrollment or dual enrollment programs
• Experience using technology in the classroom, or teaching online

• 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. All application materials become the property of Aims Community College upon submission.