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 seeks to hire individuals who want to be part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. 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.

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 and 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 and retirement programs available

• 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)

In order to be considered, please provide a thorough and complete application. Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials. Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than six months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay. 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.

A conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being employed; the nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.