Faculty, College Readiness ELAR

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

* Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

* Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

* Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

* Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

* Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

* Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting

Title:

Faculty, College Readiness ELAR

Job Description

Summary:

The Adult Education Faculty supports learning on campus, all distance learning modalities, in simulation, and through clinical experiences. Responsible for preparing and delivering coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all.

Job Description:

Provide engaging, innovative college-readiness instruction aligned with Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) standards in English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) for underprepared adult learners. Foster a supportive, collaborative learning environment that promotes persistence and student success.

Instruction may be delivered in person at designated ACC regions-Central, North, and South campuses-and online, as assigned. Faculty must meet all professional standards in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

* Design and develop a comprehensive TSI-aligned ELAR curriculum and collaborate with the instructional team while supporting colleagues in implementing the curriculum

* Evaluate the effectiveness of current practices and make data-driven adjustments to foster student success

* Prepare and teach TSIA-aligned ELAR courses for a multicultural student population, aligned with approved learning outcomes

* Apply best practices in classroom and online management to promote accessibility, engagement, and retention

* Provide accessible and individualized academic support, including one-on-one assistance

* Collaborate with program leaders, faculty, and coordinators to support student achievement

* Maintain a positive and culturally responsive classroom environment

* Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.

* Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.

* Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities.

* Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, or executive vice chancellor.

Technology

* Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, video creation, and other technologies for the classroom.

* Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard Ultra to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards

* Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

* Meet deadlines for attendance certification and final course grade submission.

* Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.

* Attend and participate in college-wide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.

* Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.

* Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Minimum Education

* Bachelor's degree in Reading, Literacy, English,…