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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, Social Sciences who will be all-in on our mission and who will teach Texas and US Government, online or face to face.

EDUCATION

• Required: Masters Degree in Government, Public Administration, or Political Science or a Masters Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in any combination of the qualifying fields or a Juris Doctorate degree.

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Previous post-secondary teaching experience.

JOB DUTIES & 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 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.
• 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.
• 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 teach large sections of students using the LMS Blackboard.
• 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.

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: 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.

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.

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.