What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty - Sociology position at Amarillo College?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Amarillo, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 202400201
Division : Social Sciences
Department : 10_10_04_401115 - (PSYC) - Behavioral Sciences
Opening Date : 09 / 17 / 2024
FLSA : Exempt
Grade : FAC
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 - Sociology who will teach courses in Sociology. Teaching responsibilities 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.
Qualifications
EDUCATION :
Required : Master's Degree in Sociology or a Master's Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
Preferred : Doctorate Degree.
EXPERIENCE :
Preferred : Two (2) years of experience teaching Sociology.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Teach Sociology and / or Psychology classes.
- Maintain records such as class schedules, grades, and attendance.
- Perform 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 day and / or evening courses as required.
- T each dual credit, off campus sites, branch campuses, in class or online.
- Develop curriculum.
- Prepare syllabus i.e., determine course content that is consistent with the catalogue description.
- Select instructional materials (textbooks) when needed
- Participate in faculty renewal and development programs.
- Learn and maintain proficiency with Amarillo College computer systems, Learning Management systems, multi-media, and distance learning requirements.
- Take part in professional and technical development in areas of deficient qualifications and responsible for staying current in related fields.
- Attend briefings on procedures, advising, registration, and general policy.
- Assist with registration.
- Participate in recruitment activities.
- Complete appropriate administrative paperwork and performance evaluations in a timely manner.
- Participate in department, division and college meetings as assigned or required.
- Attend faculty meetings, general assembly, and commencement.
- Participate in and complete performance assessments / evaluations as assigned.
- Serve on college committees as detailed in faculty handbook.
- Participate in faculty development.
- Perform additional 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
Salary : , please review the AC AY24 Faculty Salary Placement. (Salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
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.
Amarillo College offers benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages available through ERS. Amarillo College provides (at no cost to the employee) a long-term disability policy. In addition to retirement savings through Teachers Retirement System - TRS (pension plan) or Optional Retirement Plan -ORP (403b), the college offers the AC Retirement Plan - additional 403(b) with a generous matching contribution. Amarillo College Employees and their dependents are eligible for reduced or free tuition for Amarillo College courses. Employees have free access to the fitness center located on the Washington Street Campus. We also offer a generous holiday schedule,
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