Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Welding (Ft. Lupton) in Evans

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Guidance for Applicants

Are you a current Aims Employee, Temporary Worker? If so, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen.

Are you a current Aims Student? If so, please apply through your Workday account using the Aims Jobs app on your Workday home page.

Are you both an Employee and a Student? If so, please apply through your Workday account using "Browse Jobs" in the Workday search field located on the top center of the screen.

For assistance, please contact the recruitment team at 970-378-3720.

Compensation

Based on course content, wages will range from $1,297.00 per credit to $3,753.00 per credit. In certain instances, due to low enrollment, faculty payment will be based on part-time per credit pay and pro-rated on a 10% per student basis. Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

Benefits (illustrative)

• 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

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 seeks to hire individuals who want to be part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position. The faculty member will conduct 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 is to teach. The faculty member is also responsible for scholarly and creative activities (professional development), and service to the college.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction on a wide variety of welding and cutting processes in accordance with industry standards and department practices.
• Supervise students to ensure the safe and proper use of the facility, equipment, and supplies.
• Evaluate student work and assign grades.
• Assist in the basic maintenance and repair of welding program equipment.
• Participate in professional development and training activities to develop and maintain skills and knowledge required for instructional excellence and the continuous improvement of the welding program.
• Assist full-time faculty with program and curriculum review, revision, development, and assessment of learning.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings and activities as required.
• Assist in developing quality relationships with business, industry, and community members.
• Implement department, division, and institutional goals as assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the College’s mission statement, purpose, vision, philosophy, and commitment to diversity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Welding Department Chair or Academic Dean.

Teaching

Interacting with students to provide opportunities to learn, creating conditions that facilitate learning, and using techniques and methods that create a high probability that learning will occur. Basic abilities include:

• Instructional Delivery: clear communication of information and promotion of learning.
• Provide effective and high-quality instruction of the subject being taught.
• Apply learning-centered educational practices with defined outcomes for student learning.
• Provide a diverse array of learning activities linked to outcomes.
• Use assessment data to improve instruction and participate in college-wide dialogue about teaching and learning.
• Develop and refine department curriculum to maintain currency in pedagogy and content.

Professional Obligations And Development

• Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned.
• Perform appropriate faculty advising duties.
• Meet all assigned classes, submit grades, course syllabi and other required documents on time.
• Manage the classroom and lab facilities as appropriate.
• Keep accurate attendance and grade records.
• Acquire and/or maintain certifications as necessary.
• Create teaching methodologies and instructional designs that facilitate student learning from a Learner-Centered perspective.
• Complete coursework related to one’s teaching assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess expertise in welding and cutting processes: OAW, OFC, PAC, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, soldering, brazing, thermal gouging, structural and pipe welding. Applicants selected for interviewing will be required to demonstrate their welding ability and must pass applicable weld tests.
• WEL 1000: Associate degree or higher OR 2000 hours experience in managing, leading, or operating under an industrial safety program OR a current relevant industry safety certification or licensure.
• WEL 1001, 1003, 1010, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2024, 2030, 2031, 2050, 2089: Associate degree or higher and 4000 hours of verifiable industry occupational welding experience outside of teaching with demonstrable expertise in specified processes and materials. Certifications or demonstrable work samples acceptable.
• WEL 1075, 1076, 1077, 2075, 2076, 2077: Meet the requirements for WEL 1000 and 4,000 hours of verifiable welding experience with demonstrated expertise; may be obtained within the first three years of hire if required.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

All Applicants

• Compare your previous work experience to the job duties listed in the job description and enter duties in the Work Experience section of the application.
• Indicate whether work experience is part-time or full-time and average hours per week to help determine salary.
• Upload all required documents listed above in the application materials.

For information on our hiring practices, please visit our resource page: https://www.aims.edu/departments/human-resources/hiring-process.

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. Immigration compliance requires providing documents within 3 days of hire. This law applies to all persons hired.

Screening/Selection

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 which could amount to additional temporary pay. Upon hire, all positions require a criminal background check and may require industry-specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen.

Seniorilty level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Online Audio and Video Media

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