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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 for Mathematics who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform duties primarily related to the instruction of courses in assigned discipline. Teaching responsibilities include time spent in classroom, laboratory, online courses, tech supported classes, and in immediate preparation for respective courses; and preparing teaching materials.
Requirements
EDUCATION
Required: Masters Degree in Mathematics or relate discipline and 18 graduate hours in Mathematics.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Experience in teaching/tutoring mathematics.
Preferred: Experience in teaching/tutoring mathematics in higher education.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teach Math utilizing appropriate and engaging instructional methods and techniques.
- Create engaging lesson plans that promote student involvement and application of the material.
- Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
- Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them of 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 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.
- 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
- Ability to work under stress, independently, and as a team member.
- Ability to deal with students in a professional manner.
- Must be able to understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.
- Must have skills in computer operation, multimedia classroom instructions software, and be willing to learn new computer software.
Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Salary Adjunct: Amarillo College - Salary Schedules((link removed), 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 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.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Amarillo 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 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.
Benefits
Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.
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