Adjunct Faculty, Korean

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible to prepare and deliver Korean coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

ACC’s World Languages Department is a high-performing academic department that has earned an “Exemplary” assessment rating for 10 consecutive years. Our Korean program offers a comprehensive four-semester sequence (Korean I–IV), an AA degree, and a new study abroad program in South Korea launching in Summer 2027.
Our curriculum is aligned with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards, with a strong emphasis on global competence and communicative proficiency. Our faculty are award-winning educators who contribute actively to departmental governance and share a strong commitment to continuous professional growth.

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.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in using video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet) and digital resources to facilitate engaging learning experiences across face-to-face, hybrid, and distance education modalities.
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• 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.
• Master's degree in Korean, or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Korean
• Upload unofficial/copy of transcripts
• Upload Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
• Upload Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
• Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [email protected].
• 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

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Korean 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.
• Administer and grade Course Challenge Exams
• Update materials

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level