Austin Community College is hiring: Adjunct Faculty, Integrated Reading & Writin
Austin Community College, Austin, TX, United States, 78716
Overview
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.
Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment.
Job Posting Title
Adjunct Faculty, Integrated Reading & Writing (INRW)
Job Description Summary
Responsible to prepare and deliver Integrated Reading & Writing (INRW) coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to Student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.
Job Description
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
Prepare and teach courses in the field of Integrated Reading and Writing/Co-Reqs 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.
Perform other related tasks as assigned
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.
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
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.
Minimum Required Education
In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Reading, Writing, English, Language Arts, or Curriculum and Instruction with at least three (3) graduate hours of Reading, three (3) graduate hours of Writing, and three (3) graduate hours in an appropriate education course with a focus on adult learners.
Preferred Education
Master's degree in Reading or Developmental Education or Literacy, or
Master's Degree with 18 hours of Reading, Writing, or Combination or an MA in English with 3 hours of Reading and 3 hours of Writing.
Application Requirements
Upload the following documents to your application:
Unofficial/copy of transcripts
Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
If selected for the position then only 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. ACC Human Resources will not receive it. If you need assistance, please get in touch with your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hard copy can be mailed to the following address:
ACC Human Resources
Attn: Prisca M. Baker
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224
Austin, TX 78752Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.
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.
Number of Openings
6
Job Posting Close Date
August 31, 2026
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.