Adjunct Faculty - Biology

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Amarillo, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202400143
Division: Biology
Department: 10_10_04_401405 - (BIOL) - Biological Sciences
Opening Date: 08/01/2024
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: LH


Summary


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 - Biology who will be all-in on our mission and who will have teaching responsibilities that include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, tech-supported, or online courses and in immediate preparation for respective courses, maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught.

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

Qualifications

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

EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: One (1) year minimum teaching postsecondary in Biology.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform teaching activities, including classroom/online instruction, direction of projects, and assisting with student coursework, research, and internships.
• Teach subject matter field in person and online.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of students' growth and progress to prepare students.
• Plan, develop and present organized classroom and online instruction and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines and learning outcomes.
• Develop curriculum and prepare syllabus, keeping course content consistent with the catalogue description.
• Participate in faculty development programs each semester and recruitment activities.
• Perform other work-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!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.
• Must be able to work with non-traditional students and students with disabilities.
• Ability to work with and motivate students.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent teaching skills.
• Exhibit effective teaching in subject matter field.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to work well with a team or independently.
• Excellent oral, written and listening skills, including computer skills sufficient for email, Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint skills, course development and course management.
• Must be able to deal with people in a professional manner.

Salary: , 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.
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.