Adjunct Faculty, Architectural & Engineering CAD

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

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About The Position

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. As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that 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, focuses on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes, welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others, and engages with the community both within and outside of ACC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Architectural Studies or closely related engineering field (or) Associate's degree in Engineering Design Graphics, Architectural and Engineering CAD, or Drafting and Design Technology, or Electronics.
• A minimum of three years of documented professional experience in CAD drafting and design using a current release of the software programs mentioned above.

Nice To Haves

• Portfolio of recent professional work may be required at interview including any materials created for teaching environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Architectural & Engineering CAD to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes.
• 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.
• Master assigned CAD subject matter and relevant topics and issues in the teaching discipline.
• Demonstrate proficiency using CAD programs, computer applications, classroom or other current learning technologies for effective teaching at the community college level.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree