Location | As assigned. Note: as assigned |
Hours | Days, evenings or weekends |
Salary | Salary is assigned according to the Adjunct Faculty Salary Scale. |
FLSA Status | Exempt |
Reports To | Department Chair, Computer Information Systems |
Criminal Background Check | Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. Pre-employment urinalyses drug screens are also required for all top candidates considered for positions in ACC’s College Police department. |
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- Need adjunct faculty to teach beginning level Computer literacy, Business Applications,Computer Programming courses as
wells as Networking courses. Will require synchronous delivery of courses Learning Management system is Blackboard.
College Profile
Austin Community College (ACC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse 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:
- Reflects the diversity of
our community. - Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
- Is attracted by the college mission to promote
equitable access to educational opportunities. - Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for
underrepresented populations. - Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.
- Engages with the
community both within and outside of ACC.
Student Profile
Austin Community College District (ACC)
is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. ACC currently enrolls 41,500 students, over half of whom are non-white. In fall 2017, ACC’s students were
45% White, 35% Latinx, 8% African-American, 5% Asian, <1% Pacific Islander, <1% Native-American, and 4% multiracial. ACC's designation
as a Hispanic-Serving Institution reflects the commitment the college has to supporting our students' educational goals as well as the
economic and social well-being of the surrounding communities we serve.
ACC pursues educational excellence by being accountable
and committed to achieving diversity in our faculty and staff ranks. ACC seeks to be innovative in all its operations and provides students
with guidance and support in achieving success in their educational goals, whether they are seeking a degree, successful transfer,
employment or lifelong learning.
The ideal candidate will be eager to work with a diverse student population and will be
experienced in culturally-responsive academic practices for engaging with first-generation students and others who have been historically
underserved.
Our Mission
The Austin Community College District promotes student success and
community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce
training in its service area.
For more information, see http://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/mission-statement.
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
ACC is committed to the ongoing systemic changes needed to ensure the
increased recruitment, inclusion, retention, and completion of historically underserved and under represented populations. Through continual
strategic community engagement and professional development of administrators, faculty, staff, and students, the college demonstrates its
dedication to fostering a culture and climate for equitable outcomes.
As an open access and low-cost institution, ACC is proud to
serve a diverse student body. Dedicated faculty members are excellent professors who help students achieve their educational goals and are
sensitive to the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds of our students. In 2017 our faculty adopted a Statement of ACC Faculty
Values. This Statement affirms that ACC’s faculty members value collaboration, service, agency, scholarship, inclusion, and teaching, all of
which attest to our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our mission.
Job Summary
Responsible to prepare and deliver Computer Information Technology coursework in engaging, innovative, and
discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, respect for diversity, an understanding of culturally responsive
teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and
procedures.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare and teach courses in the field of
Computer Information Technology to a diverse 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 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 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
- Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards: Doctor’s or Master’s degree in computer
science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer or software engineering, or computer-based information
systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing) or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in the areas listed, or Bachelor’s degree in
computer science, computer information systems, computer information technology, computer or software engineering, or computer-based
information systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing), or Associate’s degree in one of these areas. SACSCOC requirements may
differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline. For specific requirements by course, please see the current year Faculty
Qualifications Table located at www.austincc.edu/facstaff/faculty-credentials.
Application Requirements
Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.
Criminal Background Check
Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions. Pre-employment urinalyses drug screens are
also required for all top candidates considered for positions in ACC’s District Police Department.
ACC Benefits
Overview
Full-time faculty and staffing table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college
are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits include medical,
dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.
ACC does not participate in
Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program
(ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement
program required by federal law.
Working Conditions
- Work is routinely performed in a classroom or
laboratory setting. - Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
- 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Austin Community College District
is an Equal Opportunity Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status,
political affiliation or other protected categories.
HR Use Only
ACC Benefits Overview
Full-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions
at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment. Benefits
include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.
ACC does not participate
in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only).
Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law.
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 intended to be 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 as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Austin Community College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
As required by the US Department of
Education, employees are required to report violations under the 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.
Austin Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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