Job Details

Type: Adjunct / Part-Time
Salary: $1,297 – $3,753 per credit
Posted: 12/04/2025
Category: Geology, Earth Sciences, and Oceanography; +1 (Military)
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: R1611
Location: Greeley, CO

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For assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team at 970-378-3720.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation varies by course content and ranges from $1,297 to $3,753 per credit.
In some cases involving low enrollment, compensation may be prorated at 10% per student.

Part-time employees may also receive:

• Tuition waiver for Aims courses

• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee + one guest

• Aims discount program

• Free parking across all campuses

• Participation in PERA (see copera.org)

• Additional supplemental benefits and retirement options

Job Description

Aims Community College is committed to cultivating an environment aligned with the College’s Mission, Vision, Values, and its culture of innovation and care. We are seeking part-time faculty who are excited to contribute to this environment and bring strong instructional expertise to our students.

Faculty members are primarily responsible for teaching and for engaging in co-curricular activities that support the College’s educational goals. Occasional travel may be required.

This posting represents an open talent pool. Applicants are reviewed each semester, and candidates are contacted based on departmental needs.

For questions, please reach out to Dr. Carole Brown, Chair of Natural & Physical Sciences, at carole.brown@aims.edu.

Job Duties

• Teach a variety of courses in Astronomy, Geology, or Physics based on expertise.

• Participate in ongoing professional development.

• Collaborate with full-time faculty serving as course captains.

• Complete additional duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Academic Dean.

Work Hours

Day and/or evening classes may be assigned at the Greeley campus or satellite locations in Loveland or Fort Lupton.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, earth system science, or a closely related field, including at least 12 graduate credits in discipline-specific coursework,
  OR

• Master’s degree with 18 graduate-level credits in meteorology.

• No more than 6 of the required 18 credits may be in graduate-level science education courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous college-level teaching experience.

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Copies of academic transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Application Guidance for All Applicants

To ensure full consideration:

• Match your previous work experience to the job duties and enter them clearly in the Work Experience section.

• Specify whether each position was full-time or part-time and include average weekly hours.

• Upload all required documents in the My Experience section. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

• Review Aims’ hiring practices at the Human Resources resource page: Aims HR Hiring Process.

Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit a credential evaluation from a NACES or AICE member organization.

Current Aims faculty do not need to resubmit transcripts if official copies are already on file.

Screening & Selection Process

• Initial screening is based on the completeness and quality of submitted application materials.

• Finalists will be selected for interviews by the screening committee.

• Temporary assignments (less than 6 months) such as curriculum projects, meetings, or substitute teaching may be offered and may include additional pay.

All positions require a criminal background check and may require other screenings (MVR, physical, drug screen) depending on the role. A conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; relevance to job duties will be considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Aims Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit and made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, familial status, or genetic information.

To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new hires must present documentation within 3 days of hire to verify identity and employment authorization.