Faculty - Biology

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 Full-Time Biology Faculty who will be all-in on our mission and who will develop the course curriculum and teach classroom, laboratory, tech-supported, or online courses.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Required: Master’s Degree with at least 18-hours of graduate Anatomy & Physiology/Microbiology.

EXPERIENCE

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

Preferred: Three (3) years of teaching experience in higher education.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in faculty development programs each semester and recruitment activities.
• 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 catalog description.
• 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.
• Instruct students how to prepare color illustrations for publications, posters, programs, slides, and photographs using a variety of techniques.
• Select instructional materials, such as textbooks.
• 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 & ABILITES:

• Must understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.
• Must be able to work with nontraditional 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.

Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Faculty Salary: Amarillo College- Salary Schedules (actx.edu), salary is determined by the Faculty Placement Schedule and the Faculty Salary Questionnaire.

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. 

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.

Benefits

Amarillo College offers a rich benefits package, 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 Benefit 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, Amarillo College- Amarillo College Schedule and Holidays (actx.edu)