Part-Time: Faculty, Health Sciences

Aims Community College • Greeley, CO

372d • $1,297 - $3,534

About The Position

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values, BaJEDI (belonging, justice, equity, diversity, inclusion), and Innovation. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and has 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. Work Hours: Varied hours depending on school schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Nutrition or degree related to Health Sciences.
• Evidence of prior teaching/training in health occupation related area(s).
• Shall hold or qualify for a post-secondary vocational credential in health occupations issued by Aims Community College CTE Office, requiring at least two (2) years (4,000 hours) of approved experience in health occupations or related field.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• Ability to work as a team member as exhibited by a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment post-offer urine analysis.
• Willingness to work at other campus locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a community college teaching environment, curriculum writing and alternative delivery instruction.
• Experience in multiple types of health care settings.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office products).
• Provider Level Certification or ability to obtain.
• Hold CPR (AHA Healthcare).
• Registered (or Certified) Medical Assistant.
• Registered (or Certified) Phlebotomy Technician.
• Experience teaching and supporting traditionally underserved student populations.
• Experience teaching online and/or training in online course development.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and high-quality instruction and assessment.
• Continually refine and modernize curriculum so that it remains educationally sound and meets the high standards of Aims Community College; develop curriculum as assigned.
• Teach a variety of courses associated with the Health Sciences, with primary focus on Nutrition courses.
• Maintain currency in your field of expertise.
• Use computer technology to enhance student learning.
• Ensure availability to students by providing opportunities for answering questions and providing support outside of the classroom.
• Actively participate in college efforts to enhance student persistence and retention.
• Assist in the implementation of institutional, divisional, or department goals as assigned.
• Initiate and maintain professional relationships with external agencies, business and other educational institutions as assigned.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy that each individual should be allowed an opportunity to succeed regardless of past experience.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of developmental education theory and student development theory, and develop strategies to meet students wherever they are in their knowledge and ability level to help them successfully reach the course outcomes.
• Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of Aims Community College's Mission Statement, Purposes, Philosophy and commitment to Affirmative Action.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Department Chair or 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 (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree