Faculty, Building Construction Technology

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

3d•$64,427 - $96,197•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Construction Technology Faculty supports learning on campus. Our faculty are experienced industry professionals who teach hands-on classes as well as best-practices in construction. Our program is primarily based at Round Rock and Riverside ACC campuses; high school students may also receive college credit for approved classes. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all. This position starts in August, 2026. The Building Construction Technology Department prepares students to enter the competitive construction job market as assistant superintendents, cost estimators, and construction schedulers. Experienced students and those with no prior experience receive extensive hands-on curriculum; gaining knowledge and skills that prepare them for working in the construction industry.

Requirements

Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or Master's Degree in Construction Science, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Safety or related disciplines. In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.
Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience within the Construction industry. In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.

Nice To Haves

Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
Commitment to a culture of care for all.
Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of Building Construction Technology 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.
Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Serve as a mentor to students in the Building Construction Technology program.
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.
Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning.
Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
Assist in managing construction site lab spaces