Adjunct Faculty, Education Instruction (Dual Credit

Adjunct Faculty, Education Instruction (Dual Credit)

Job Description

Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver Education Instruction coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline‑appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field.

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Education Instruction 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.
• 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.

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.).

• Meet deadlines for 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.
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

Master’s degree in Education or Educational Administration; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines; or Master’s degree in Special Education, Cross‑Cultural Education; or Master’s degree in Education or Educational Administration with a minimum of 9 graduate hours in diversity issues, language learning, multiculturalism, special populations, and/or special education.

• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Retirement plans (Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and Optional Retirement Program for Faculty and Administrators).
• Hourly employee retirement plan (ACC Money Purchase Plan).

Austin Community College (“ACC” or “College”) is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.