Astronomy Adjunct

Colorado Early Colleges•Castle Rock, CO

2d•$60 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Astronomy adjunct works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and is responsible for meeting all scheduled classes and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of CEC, the community college, and the approved course syllabus. This position involves teaching AST 1110: Planetary Astronomy w/lab on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

Requirements

Masters degree in a field directly related to the area of instruction, or a masters degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the subject area of instruction.
Approval by the community college partner prior to start.
Verification of legal right to be employed in the United States within 72 hours of employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
Develops and administers Astronomy education curriculum consistent with community college objectives.
Develops lesson plans and instructional materials to enhance learning.
Designs learning activities to demonstrate the application of course work to everyday life.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods accordingly.
Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning.
Organizes and maintains Infinite Campus (IC) for accurate and complete recordkeeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievements, and daily attendance as required in CEC policies.
Ensures that student conduct conforms with CECs Student and Family Handbook and CEC policies.
Collaborates with other CEC staff members and participates in staff meetings and professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
Other duties as assigned.