Adjunct Faculty, Integrated Reading & Writing (INRW)

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Integrated Reading & Writing (INRW). This role is responsible for preparing and delivering coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all. The faculty member will meet professional standards in accordance with college policies and procedures.

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.).
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.
Employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.