Adjunct Faculty - History

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 - History who will be all-in on our mission and who will provide high-quality, learner-centered instruction in Survey of United States History I and II through online and technology-supported learning environments. Faculty are responsible for preparing and delivering course content, assessing student learning outcomes, providing timely feedback, and maintaining academic standards consistent with Amarillo College policies and approved curriculum.
This position is filled on an as-needed basis and is contingent upon institutional and instructional needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONRequired: Master’s Degree in History with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in History.
Preferred: Doctorate in History
EXPERIENCERequired: Experience in teaching higher education, including student teaching experience. Experience teaching introductory and college-level History courses. Experience teaching in online or technology-supported learning environments.
Preferred: One (1) or more years of teaching experience in higher education, student teaching, or dual-credit instruction. Experience teaching in online or technology-supported learning environments is also preferred.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach assigned History courses using appropriate, engaging, and learner-centered instructional methods.
• Plan, develop, and deliver organized online and technology-supported instruction aligned with approved course outlines and student learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi consistent with approved curriculum, catalog descriptions, and institutional guidelines.
• Create engaging lessons and learning activities that promote student participation, critical thinking, historical analysis, and application of course material.
• Evaluate student learning through assignments, examinations, discussions, projects, and other appropriate assessments.
• Design and implement assessments that effectively measure student learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, participation, grades, and academic performance.
• Provide students with timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback regarding their academic progress.
• Maintain regular communication with students and provide academic assistance through scheduled office hours, appointments, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
• Submit required college reports, records, and forms accurately and within established deadlines.
• Participate in course and curriculum development, review, revision, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Attend required meetings, training sessions, orientations, and professional development activities.
• Support student retention, completion, and academic success.
• Perform other work-related 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, colleagues, and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Relevance, and Engagement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of United States history, historical research methods, and appropriate academic sources.
• Ability to motivate, engage, and support students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective, learner-centered instruction within the assigned subject area.
• Ability to apply appropriate instructional methods in online and technology-supported learning environments.
• Ability to encourage critical thinking, historical inquiry, analysis of primary and secondary sources, and evidence-based discussion.
• Ability to design appropriate assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet established reporting deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and remain effective in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent oral, written, listening, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office applications, learning management systems, and other technologies used for course development and instruction.
• Ability to learn and follow Amarillo College policies, procedures, and academic standards.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with students, colleagues, and members of the community.
• Ability to support non-traditional learners, students with disabilities, and students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.

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.