Adjunct Faculty, Student Development

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member prepares and delivers Student Development coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways, reflecting a commitment to student success, belonging, and knowledge of the teaching field. The department offers on-campus, online, and dual-credit student success courses across Central Texas, with its greatest staffing need in on-campus sections at all eleven locations. The role primarily prepares and teaches dual-credit Learning Framework (EDUC 1300) courses to a multicultural student population, following approved course learning outcomes and using instructional strategies appropriate for community college students and disciplinary standards.

The faculty member evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback; participates in course-level assessment, department meetings, and other departmental activities; and provides nondiscriminatory teaching and mentoring. The position requires maintaining current field knowledge through professional development and meeting college policies and professional standards. Faculty use the college learning management system and technology to develop course content and perform administrative duties, meet deadlines for syllabi, attendance certification, and final grades, and maintain regular office hours to support student retention and success.

Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment. The position is subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, and requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Employees must work safely and follow safety rules.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Educational Psychology, Psychology, or Education; no substitution for the educational requirement.
• 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 course content and perform administrative duties.
• Meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
• Ability to perform work involving standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, and to lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Deep understanding of research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, factors that affect learning, and application of college-level learning strategies.
• Thorough understanding of the differences between a study skills course and a learning framework course.
• Use of culturally relevant pedagogical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach dual-credit Learning Framework (EDUC 1300) courses in the Student Development department, using approved course learning outcomes and appropriate instructional strategies.
• Participate in course-level assessment of student learning outcomes, department meetings, and other departmental activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback aligned with program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities.
• Use the college learning management system appropriately and meet deadlines for syllabus posting, attendance certification, and final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve retention and success.
• Follow college policies and procedures and reflect civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, or executive vice chancellor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level