Adjunct Faculty: English

Aims Local College District • Greeley, CO

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About The Position

Aims Community College seeks an adjunct English faculty member to teach college-level English courses and support the College’s mission, values, and learning-centered environment. The primary purpose of the role is teaching. Courses may include English Composition, Developmental Education, and other writing courses as assigned. Faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, use assessment to improve learning, contribute to curriculum and program development, and participate in departmental and college activities. Compensation is based on course content and ranges from $1,297 to $3,753 per credit. In some cases, low enrollment may result in payment at the part-time per-credit rate, prorated on a 10% per-student basis. Part-time employees may receive some benefits depending on hours worked. Temporary assignments lasting less than six months may also be requested and could provide additional temporary pay.

Requirements

• For ENG 0090, ENG 0093, and ENG 0094: Bachelor’s degree in English or a closely related field such as reading or journalism; or a Bachelor’s degree in education with an English or reading emphasis; or a Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline with 15 graduate-level credit hours and/or experience teaching in the discipline.
• For ENG 1021, ENG 1022, ENG 1031, ENG 1078, ENG 2021, ENG 2022, ENG 2026, ENG 2038, ENG 2078, and ENG 2085: Master’s degree in English or a closely related field, such as literature or teaching with an English emphasis; or a Master’s degree including 15 graduate-level credit hours in the discipline.
• Submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of transcripts; official transcripts are required upon hire.
• Faculty hired with degrees from outside the United States must provide a credential evaluation of their transcript.
• Upon hire, provide documents establishing identity and authorization to work within three days of the hire date.
• Undergo a criminal background check upon hire; industry-specific screenings may also be required.

Nice To Haves

• One year (30 credit hours) of community-college-level teaching experience, including experience with adult and non-traditional learners.
• Demonstrated experience with alternative delivery pedagogies, such as online, hybrid, or learning communities.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level English courses, including English Composition, Developmental Education courses, and other writing courses as assigned.
• Apply learning-centered educational practices and provide varied learning activities tied to defined outcomes.
• Use assessment data to improve instruction and student learning, and participate in discussions about teaching and learning.
• Use appropriate computer-based technologies and alternative methodologies to enhance student learning.
• Provide effective, high-quality instruction.
• Develop and refine curriculum as required by department mandates.
• Adopt new teaching methodologies as appropriate or as designated by the Department Chair or Academic Dean.
• Work cooperatively and flexibly as a team member.
• Participate in institutional and departmental retention activities.
• Assist the English Department with program and curriculum review, revision, development, and assessment of learning.
• Work toward fulfillment of the College’s mission and purposes and implement assigned department, division, or institutional goals.
• Collaborate in developing and implementing diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments for students in English and Developmental Education courses.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Embrace and apply the College’s Mission Statement, Purpose, Philosophy, and Commitment to Diversity.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Department Chair or Academic Dean.

Benefits

• Employee tuition waiver for Aims courses.
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for the employee and one guest.
• Aims discount program.
• Free parking on all campuses.
• PERA employer benefits.
• Additional supplemental benefits and retirement programs are available.
• Part-time employees may receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level