Adjunct Faculty: American Sign Language (ASL)

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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; Resume; Cover Letter; Copy of Transcripts

Benefits

Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked; 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