Adjunct Faculty - Humanities

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
- Humanities who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform duties primarily related to the instruction of courses in Humanities. 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.

Required:

Master’s degree in Humanities, Art History, Classics, Comparative Literature or Fine Arts.

Preferred:
Doctorate Degree Humanities, Art History, Classics, Comparative Literature or Fine Arts.

• Teach introduction to Humanities and Fine Arts Appreciation utilizing appropriate and engaging instructional methods and techniques.
• Plan, develop and present organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines.
• Design and implement assessments to measure student learning outcomes.
• Perform effective teaching activities, including classroom instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student coursework, research and internships.
• Create engaging lesson plans that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Meet with and advise students before/after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Submit college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
• Participate in course and curriculum development, revision and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and academic performance.
• Perform other 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!

• Good oral and written command of the English language and grammar is required.
• Ability to understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.
• Skills in computer operation.
• Ability to work under stress, independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times.
• Ability to educate themselves regarding College policies.
• Ability to maintain regular communication with students and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain competence in the use of instructional technology.
• Ability to ensure effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.
• Ability to teach day and/or evening courses, off-campus, dual credit, online, and tech supported courses as required.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

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

This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various other educational applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.