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Austin Community College

Adjunct Faculty, Economics

Austin Community College, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview Austin Community College (ACC) is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. ACC embraces its mission to promote student success and community development by providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees.

For the Economics program, ACC offers on-campus, online, and dual credit student success courses across Central Texas. Applicants should be willing to teach on ACC campuses and dual credit classes on high school campuses. The Economics program offers two courses: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics.

Our Values

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

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

Prepare and teach courses in Economics 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 president, vice president, executive vice president.

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 Ultra to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).

Principal Professional Standards

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.

Required Education

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. See Faculty Credentials at www.austincc.edu/facstaff/faculty-credentials. No substitution for educational requirements.

Minimum educational requirements include at least 18 graduate credit hours in ECONOMICS and a master's degree.

Please note: An MBA without graduate-level Economics coursework does not meet the minimum credentialing requirements under college and SACSCOC accreditation guidelines.

Other Requirements

Ability to travel to different ACC campuses and area high schools.

All ACC employees must reside in Texas for the duration of their employment.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

Successful candidates demonstrate a deep understanding of core economics theories, methods, and applications, and use culturally relevant pedagogical approaches.

Application Requirements

Upload the following documents to your application:

Unofficial/copy of transcripts

Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume

Cover letter explaining interest in the position

Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select Austin Community College from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university’s registrar. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to 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.

Physical requirements: standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.

Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe conditions and take steps to prevent risk.

Number Of Openings 9

Job Posting Close Date December 31, 2025

Clery Act As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority, you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Disclaimer The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Higher Education

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