Adjunct Faculty: General Biology

Aims Local College District • Greeley, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The 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. The faculty should be able to teach a variety of courses in Science and Biology. Be able to interact with students to provide opportunities to learn, create conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur. 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in biological science (could include botany, zoology, ecology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, or degree closely related to biological science), biochemistry, biophysics, or a closely related field (master's degree must show at least 12 graduate level credit hours in content-specific courses) OR master's degree including 18 graduate level credit hours in biology.
• Graduate level science education courses can account for no more than six of the required 18 graduate level credit hours.
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Nice To Haves

• Previous college teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Instruct assignments which may include a variety of courses in Science and Biology 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 classes assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and the Academic Dean.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level