Faculty, Anatomy & Physiology

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, Anatomy & Physiology

Job Description

Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver anatomy and physiology coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways for our students. This faculty position will provide instruction via in classroom face-to-face and through a variety of distance learning modalities. Multiple positions are open and can start August 2027.

The Biology Department at Austin Community College thrives on the dedication and passion of its faculty and staff, all unified in their mission to provide top-tier biology education to every student. We've embraced an integrated approach to instruction, allowing lectures and labs to seamlessly complement each other, enhancing the overall learning experience. At the heart of our teaching philosophy is our commitment to fostering small, close-knit lecture and lab classes, where students benefit from tailored attention.

Beyond the classroom, faculty members are consistently available during office hours for personalized guidance and support. We take pride in our dedication to continuous professional development, ensuring our faculty remains up-to-date with the latest educational trends and practices.

Prepare and teach courses in the field of human anatomy & physiology to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline. Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.

Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations. Serve as a mentor to students in the biology program. 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. Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision‑making and unit‑level planning. Serve on college wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces. Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

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.)

Appropriate use of the college's learning management system. Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades. Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college…