Adjunct Faculty, Student Development

Adjunct Faculty, Student Development

Responsible to prepare and deliver Student Development coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

The Student Development Department offers on-campus, online, and dual credit student success courses across Central Texas. Our greatest need is to staff on-campus sections across all eleven locations.

Principal

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and teach dual credit Learning Framework (EDUC 1300) courses in the Student Development department to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, using a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities including assessment of student learning outcomes at the course level, participating in department meetings, and other departmental activities.
• 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 which 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, executive vice chancellor.

Technology:

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard 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 syllabus posting, attendance certification, and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• 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.

Required

Education:

• Master degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology, or Education.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate:

• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, factors that impact learning, and application of college-level learning strategies.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the differences between a study skills course and a learning framework course.
• Demonstrates use of culturally relevant pedagogical approaches.

Application Requirements:
Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.

• Upload the following documents to your application:
• Unofficial/copy of transcripts
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
• Cover letter - explaining interest in the position and please specify the campuses where you are available to teach.
• If selected for the position, request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hr transcripts. This email address must be entered as the recipient. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:
• ACC Human Resources
• Attn:
  Prisca M Baker
• 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224
• Austin, TX 78752
• Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Working Conditions:

• Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Work safely and follow safety…