Adjunct Faculty: American Sign Language (ASL)

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 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. This is a part-time faculty position teaching college-level American Sign Language (ASL) courses. Occasional travel may be required. Job Duties: Teach 1000 & 2000-level American Sign Language courses in person. Maintain compliance with the provisions of the College’s part-time faculty position description including teaching to develop, implement, evaluate and update the purpose, philosophy, objectives and organizational framework of the program. Maintain compliance regarding all faculty responsibilities enumerated in the College Policies and Procedures. Teach at any scheduled time including evenings and weekends as assigned by Department Chair or Academic Dean. Teach at any College location (Fort Lupton, Greeley, Loveland, Windsor) as assigned. Provide effective and high quality instruction in all levels of course offerings by continually refining and modernizing curriculum so that it remains educationally sound and meets the high standards of the College. Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum using written plans. Post and maintain teaching and office hour schedules. Use alternative delivery technology in lecture and laboratory instruction to enhance student learning. Embrace and apply the provisions of the institutional Mission, Vision and Philosophy. Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly defined outcomes for student learning. Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in American Sign Language OR master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate level credit hours in American Sign Language. Demonstrated ability to communicate in American Sign Language effectively.

Required Documents

Resume Cover Letter Copy of Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required upon hire) All Applicants: Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed on the job positing under job description. Enter the job duties you have preformed under the "Work Experience" section on your job application. We evaluate your experience based on this information. Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full time employment by listing the average number of hours worked per week. This information is used to determine your new annual salary. Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the above in "Upload these required additional documents" section. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section. If there are missing documents, your incomplete application will not be considered. For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page:https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Faculty

Upon hire, must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials. All required documents need to be submitted on every application. There is no way for Aims to attach these documents in the process. However, upon hire current Aims Community College Faculty are not required to submit transcripts if official transcripts are already on file. Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. Screening/Selection: 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 6 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. Keep in mind, 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. Aims Community College is seeking talented people who are dedicated to helping our students succeed. Aims is a locally governed and funded debt-free progressive community college based in Greeley, Colorado with three satellite campuses in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Aims serves 8,000 students per year, preparing them for success with 200+ degree and certificate programs. Aims staff, faculty and administration work as a team to ensure excellent service and educational standards. Our student body reflects the growing diversity of our community: 55% of our students identify as white, 36% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African-American, and 2% multiracial. Aims is committed to serving all of our students, including populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education. We welcome applicants who share a commitment to inclusive excellence. Questions or Need Assistance: If you need assistance applying for a job, please contact our HR Department, hrassist@aims.edu , or call us at 970-339-6670.