Salary: See Position Description

Location : Amarillo, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400269

Division: Industrial Tech

Department: 10_13_04_431030 - (IMT0) - Industrial Technology

Opening Date: 11/15/2024

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 - Advanced Manufacturingwho will be all-in on our mission and who will teach courses in the Advanced Manufacturing Programs including Advanced Manufacturing core classes and specialization courses in Electrotechnical, Instrumentation, Renewable Energy and HVAC areas. 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: Associate's Degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Instrumentation Technician or related field. High quality work experience and professional certifications may substitute for education requirements.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Advanced Manufacturing, Instrumentation Technician or related field. High quality work experience and professional certifications may substitute for education requirements.

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Minimum of three (3) years' work experience in business and industry.

Preferred: Experience teaching at a college level.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach Advanced Manufacturing courses as assigned each semester. Courses may be scheduled during mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
• Perform teaching activities, including classroom instructions, directing projects, grading classroom and lab assignments, and assisting with student coursework, research and internships.
• Plan, develop, and present organized classroom instructions and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved outlines.
• Develop curriculum and prepare syllabus i.e., determine course content that is consistent with the catalog description.
• Select instructional materials (textbooks).
• Participate in faculty renewal and development programs.
• Attend briefings on procedures, advising, registration, and general policy.
• Assist with registrations and participate in recruitment activities.
• Complete appropriate administrative paperwork and performance evaluations.
• Ensure effective two-way communication at all levels.
• Complete performance assessments/evaluations as assigned.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• 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

• 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.
• Ability to follow industrial safety standards.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Ability to repair machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical electrical machines and systems.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening skills, including computer skills sufficient for email, course development and course management.
• Dependability.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment design and production of various goods and services
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge or servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or mechanical principles.

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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