Adjunct Faculty, Music

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. The college promotes student success and community development by providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training. The Adjunct Faculty, Music position is responsible for preparing and delivering Music 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. This role requires meeting professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. The college seeks a workforce that values intellectual curiosity, innovative teaching, equitable access to educational opportunities, student success, collaboration, academic achievement, respectful interaction, and community engagement.

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.)
• Master's degree in Music; or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
• 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, request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [email protected]. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select “Austin Community College” from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university’s registrar’s office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy 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 78752.
• Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Music 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 60 days of employment.
• Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• ACC does not participate in Social Security.
• ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time