Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Manufacturing

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

49d • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct Faculty, Advanced Manufacturing position at Austin Community College. This role supports the Automated Manufacturing Technology Department by delivering outstanding academic programs that equip students with cutting-edge skills. The position involves teaching early college high school classes and contributing to the growth of Texas's economy. The college is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students, committed to promoting student success and community development through affordable access to higher education and workforce training.

Requirements

• 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.
• Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. No substitution for educational requirements.
• 3 years of work experience.
• Able to explain technical information in a clear, understandable manor.

Nice To Haves

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Advanced Manufacturing 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.
• Prepare and deliver Automated Manufacturing coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, respect for multiculturalism, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field.
• Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Teaching early college high school classes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed