Adjunct Faculty - Engineering

Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming lives through learning, creating opportunities for student success, and nurturing prosperity for the Texas Panhandle. 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 - Engineering who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform duties primarily related to the instruction of courses in the engineering area. Teaching responsibilities include time spent in classroom, laboratory, online courses, tech supported classes, and in immediate preparation for respective courses; and preparing teaching materials.

This position is filled on an as needed basis, contingent upon institutional needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Required: Master's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Engineering.

EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: Previous post-secondary teaching experience.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach assigned course(s) utilizing appropriate and engaging instructional methods and techniques.
• Participate in course and curriculum development, revision and evaluation.
• Design and implement assessments to measure student learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and academic performance.
• 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.
• Attend briefings on procedures, advising, registration, and general policy.
• Complete appropriate administrative paperwork and performance evaluations in a timely manner.
• Submit college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students either before/after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 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: Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement!

Knowledge, Skills & 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.
• Skills 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 teach day and/or evening courses as required.
• Ability to teach off-campus, dual credit, online, and tech supported courses as required.

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 travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed. Working 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.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under 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.
Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.