Adjunct Faculty: Astronomy & Physics

Aims Community College Faculty Position

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.

Work Hours:

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

Job Duties:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous College teaching experience

Required Documents:

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

All Applicants:

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have preformed 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 at the 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.

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. This law applies to all persons hired.