Austin Community College
Adjunct Faculty, Student Development
Austin Community College, Manchaca, Texas, United States, 78652
Adjunct Faculty, Student Development
Responsible to prepare and deliver Student Development coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. 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. 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 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. Master degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology, or Education. No substitution for educational requirements. 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 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 Rsum Cover letter - explaining interest in the position and please specify the campuses where you are available to teach. 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's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address: ACC Human Resources Attn: E.M. Breedlove 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224 Austin, TX 78752 Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted. Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions. 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 rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Number of Openings: 6 Job Posting Close Date: August 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 (Clery Act), 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 of the job, 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. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
Responsible to prepare and deliver Student Development coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. 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. 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 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. Master degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology, or Education. No substitution for educational requirements. 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 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 Rsum Cover letter - explaining interest in the position and please specify the campuses where you are available to teach. 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's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address: ACC Human Resources Attn: E.M. Breedlove 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224 Austin, TX 78752 Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted. Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions. 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 rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices. Number of Openings: 6 Job Posting Close Date: August 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 (Clery Act), 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 of the job, 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. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.