Faculty - Engineering

Please Note: This is not a student worker position. It is a full-time position with Amarillo College, posted by the Human Resources Recruiting team. For additional employment info, visit the Amarillo College Job Board on NEOED.

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 - Engineering 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 Engineering. 
 
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering with 18 graduate hours in Math or Computer Science. 
 
EXPERIENCE:
Required: One (1) year of industry experience as an Engineer or post-secondary teaching experience in engineering.
 
Preferred: One (1) year of post-secondary teaching experience in engineering and supervisory experience including but not limited to managing budgets, inventories, ordering supplies, employee evaluations and team leadership.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Exhibit effective teaching in Engineering courses.
• Teach Engineering 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 work-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.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, MatLab, and spreadsheets
• Ability to speak and make effective presentations.
• Effective Task Prioritization and Organizational Skills.
• Proficient Interpersonal, Verbal, and Written Communication Skills to convey information effectively.
• Ability to use instructional aids in teaching (i.e. computer, multi-media, etc.)
• Ability to learn, or have experience in, online teaching.
• Ability to deliver active learning and learning centered pedagogies in the classroom.
• Excellent oral, written and listening skills, including computer skills sufficient for email, course development and course management. 
• Dependability.

Salary: Faculty Pay Information, 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.

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.