Adjunct Faculty - Hereford Campus
Company: Amarillo College
Location: Hereford
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
At Amarillo College, our students are the priority. It is our
mission and our responsibility to enrich their lives by helping
them identify an educational pathway that will lead to success in
life. It is therefore required that every team member, regardless
of job title or duties, be responsible, first and foremost, for
assisting students in every way.We are accepting applications for
Adjunct Faculty Members in varied subject areas who will adhere to
the aforementioned mission statement, and perform duties primarily
related to the instruction of courses in assigned disciplines.
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.GENERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:+
Required: Master's degree in the teaching discipline or a Master's
degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching
discipline.EXPERIENCE:+ Preferred: Previous post-secondary teaching
experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:+ Good oral and written
command of the English language and grammar is required.+ Must
understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional
methods.+ Must have skills in computer operation, multimedia
classroom instructional software, and be willing to learn new
computer software.+ Must be able to work with nontraditional
students and students with disabilities.+ Ability to work under
stress, work independently and as a team member, and deal with
students in a professional manner.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:+
Perform effective teaching activities, including classroom
instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student
coursework, research and internships.+ Plan, develop and present
organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for
students in accordance with approved course outlines.+ Teach day
and/or evening courses as required.+ Teach off-campus, dual credit,
online, and tech supported courses as required.+ Demonstrate and
maintain competence in the use of instructional technology.+
Demonstrate competence in his/her teaching field and related
technologies.+ Attend briefings on procedures, advising,
registration, and general policy.+ Complete appropriate
administrative paperwork and performance evaluations in a timely
manner.+ Educate themselves regarding College policies.+ Ensure
effective two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.+
Participate in department, division and college meetings as
assigned or required.+ Assume responsibility for the orderliness of
the learning environment and in the appropriate and safe use of
instructional facilities and equipment.+ Perform additional 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!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.Accreditation Requirement: Degrees, experiences, and
certificates must be in the proposed teaching or service area and
must meet any accreditation requirement applicable to the program
or institution. Any exceptions must be expressly approved in
writing by the appropriate Presidents Cabinet member.
Certification, licensure, or registration counts toward placement
only in programs in which one or more of these is required for
accreditation of that program.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.Travel
Expectations: Some travel may be required for this position.Salary:
Based on Instructional Compensation Schedule. Diversity and
Inclusion StatementAmarillo College is committed to hiring and
retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all
levels of the organization who not only reflect the demographics of
our clients but also continue to deepen their skills and
competencies to serve the full range of our customers.Promotional
Opportunity PolicyUnder the Amarillo College Promotional
Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time
non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during
the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
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