Instructor, Welding R575

Aims is Growing, our Team is Expanding, and Creating Great Opportunities! We want to hire the most talented people we can to help our students succeed!

Aims Community College, locally governed, locally funded, is a debt-free and progressive community college with centralized administrative services located on the Greeley Campus, which supports three additional locations. Situated on the front range of the Colorado Rockies, serving over 8000 learners annually, Aims Community College prepares students for success in more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Our wonderful staff, faculty, and administration work as a team to ensure excellent service.  This commitment was recognized by The Denver Post and Monster Jobs as the “Best Place to Work” in 2018 and 2019!

Our commitment to a Diverse Community:

Our student body reflects the growing diversity of our community: 55% of our students identify as white, 36% as Hispanic, 2% as Asian, 2% as African-American, and 2% as multiracial.  Aims Community College is committed to serving all of our students, including populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education, and we welcome applicants who share a commitment to inclusive excellence.

Purpose: Build a Stronger Community
Vision: First Choice - The Recognized Leader in Learning and Student Success
Mission: Provide knowledge and skills to advance quality of life, economic vitality, and overall success of the diverse communities we serve.

2018-2023 Strategic Directions:
Empower Students to Succeed
Enhance Operational Performance
Enrich Northern Colorado Economic Development

Thank you for your interest in working at Aims Community College!

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.

Instructions for all Applicants:

In order to be considered please provide a thorough and complete application.

• Clearly document job duties performed that relate to responsibilities, qualifications, and essential job duties in the “Work Experience” section on the application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week or credit hours worked per term for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application.
• Please make sure you state whether work experience (aka work history) is part time or full-time employment (full time is 40 or more hours per week).

Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the bottom of the Job Description. 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.

Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check, and may require a MVR, 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.

Job Summary:

Full-time, Faculty, 9-month Academic position – Welding Faculty.
This is a full-time, tenure-track, benefited faculty position beginning Fall Semester, 2022.

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. The faculty member is also responsible for scholarly and creative activities (professional development), and service to the college.

Job Description:

There are two open positions for this role. One position is located on the Greeley Campus and one is located on the Fort Lupton Campus.

• Teach at any scheduled time including evenings and weekends as assigned by the Welding Department Chair or Academic Dean.
• Teach on any campus/outreach site at any scheduled time as assigned by the Welding Department Chair or Academic Dean.
• Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly-defined outcomes for student learning, provide a diverse array of learning activities that are directly tied to those defined outcomes, use assessment data to improve instruction and learning, and participate in an ongoing College-wide dialogue about teaching and learning.
• Assist in program and curriculum review, revision, development, and assessment of learning.
• Use and develop appropriate computer-based technologies to enhance student learning.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments of learning.
• Lead and mentor part-time instructors.
• Research, prepare, and deliver program and curricula updates to part-time instructors.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of textbooks and other resources and materials.
• Participate in institutional and departmental recruitment and retention activities.
• Participate in professional development and training activities as assigned by the Welding Department Chair or Academic Dean.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of welding program equipment.
• Establish and maintain positive and professional interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Assist in developing quality relationships with business, industry, and community members.
• Participate in advisory committee meetings and activities.
• Work as a team member with a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
• Utilize effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated.
• Implement department, division, and/or institutional goals as assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to embrace and apply the provisions of the College’s mission statement, purpose, philosophy, and commitment to diversity.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Welding Department Chair or Academic Dean.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Shall hold or qualify for a full-time, post-secondary vocational credential in Welding issued by Aims Community College CTE Office. Contact Landon Loyd for the application at loyd@aims.edu.
• Possess expertise in the following welding and cutting processes: OAW, OFC, PAC, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, soldering, brazing, thermal gouging, and pipe welding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology or related field. Note: Preferable before employment, but if the selected candidate doesn't have it they must obtain within the first 3 years of employment
• Prior Certification as an American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector. Note: Preferable before employment, but if the selected candidate doesn't have it they must obtain within the first 2 years of employment

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Diversity Statement (see instructions below)
• Copy of Transcripts (official ones will be required if selected as the finalist)
• Teaching Philosophy (personal statement)
• Certifications

Please Note: All required documents can be uploaded in the “my experience” section of the application under Required Documents. ​​

Minimum Payment Amount:

$45,900.00 - $48,195.00

The hiring range for full-time positions is based on qualifications, experience and internal equity and one can earn up to 5% above the minimum salary stated in the job posting. 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.