Adjunct Faculty - Seminar

Position: Adjunct Faculty - First Year Seminar
Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is:
Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Adjunct Faculty - First Year Seminar who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform duties primarily related to the instruction of First Year Seminar (EDUC 1100). Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, online courses, or tech supported classes, and in immediate preparation for respective courses;

maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; and preparing teaching materials.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Required:

Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in education, psychology, communication, or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Some work in an educational setting.

Preferred:
Previous post-secondary teaching experience.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

* Teach assigned course utilizing appropriate and engaging instructional methods and techniques.

* Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and academic performance.

* Provide constructive and timely feedback to students.

* Perform effective teaching activities, including effective classroom management, classroom instruction, directing assignments and/or projects, and provide assistance for student course success.

* Plan, develop and present organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines.

* Teach the assigned modality (in person, online, or tech supported), on/off-campus, or dual credit courses as required or assigned.

* Attend briefings on procedures, advising, registration, and general policy.

* Complete appropriate administrative paperwork and performance evaluations in a timely manner.

* Participate in department, division and college meetings as assigned or required.

* Perform additional work-related duties as required.

* As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values:
Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Good oral and written command of the English language and grammar is required.

* Understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.

* Skill in computer operation, multimedia classroom instructional software, and be willing to learn new computer software.

* Ability to work under stress, work independently and as a team member, and deal with students in a professional manner.

* Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, especially when dealing with resistance or hostility, and to provide an exemplary level of customer service to all internal, external customers, vendors, community leaders, etc.

* Ability to educate themselves regarding college policies.

* Ability to maintain regular communication with students and colleagues.

* Ability to demonstrate and maintain competence in the use of instructional technology.

* Ability to ensure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.

Salary:
Amarillo College Pay Grades, please review the TEACHING OVERLOAD COMPENSATION and ADJUNCT FACULTY COMPENSATION chart to view the salary pay scale. This is based on your highest level of education.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, and be able to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work

Conditions:

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)

Work Environment:
This job may operate in a classroom, online, or tech supported setting. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as microphones, audio/video-recorders, computers, overhead projectors, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets and fax machines.