What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty - Mathematics - Moore County Campus position at Amarillo College?
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 Faculty - Mathematics who will be all-in on our mission and who will be responsible for developing the course curriculum and teaching classroom, laboratory, tech-supported, or online courses.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Required: Master’s Degree in Mathematics or Engineering or Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours of Mathematics.
Preferred: Ph.D. in Mathematics or related subject.
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred:
- Teaching Mathematics in post-secondary for at least two (2) years.
- Previous teaching experience in Mathematics.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Exhibit effective teaching in Mathematics courses.
- Effectively teach Mathematics by incorporating high-impact teaching practices as well as learner-centered pedagogies with an emphasis on active learning strategies.
- Develop curriculum and prepare syllabus, keeping course content consistent with the catalog description.
- Develop on-line courses focused on student success.
- Demonstrate commitment to student success, innovation, collaboration, and instructional quality.
- Perform teaching activities, including classroom/online instruction, direction projects, and assisting with student coursework, research, and internships.
- Teach subject matter field in person and online.
- Assist with student registration and participate in recruitment activities.
- Serve on college committees.
- Attend briefings on procedures, advising, registration, and general policy.
- Attend faculty meetings, general assembly, and commencement.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- As an Amarillo College employee seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring and striving to serve students, peers, and the community by embracing the AC Core Values of Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructions methods.
- Ability to work with and motivate students.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent teaching skills.
- Ability to work under stress.
- Ability to work well with a team or independently.
- Ability to deal with people in a professional manner.
- Excellent oral, written and listening skills, including computer skills sufficient for email, course development, and course management.
- Dependability.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, and be able to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Work 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.
Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.
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.
