Faculty, College Readiness ELAR

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Adult Education Faculty supports learning on campus, all distance learning modalities, in simulation, and through clinical experiences. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Literacy, English, Language Arts, Curriculum & Instruction, Curriculum Design, or a related field
Two years of teaching adult or developmental education for underprepared postsecondary students.
Four years of related program experience can be substituted for specific teaching experience
Experience working with educationally and/or economically disadvantaged adult learners

Nice To Haves

Graduate coursework in education with a focus on adult learners
Teaching ENGL or a related college credit course
Knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional methods
A strong commitment to engaging in classroom and online management best practices
Awareness of Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Ability to build positive working relationships and serve as a student role model
Ability to exhibit creativity, patience, and flexibility in teaching approaches
Ability to apply 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.
Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
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.
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, and possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
Commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of student information.
Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that often serves underprepared and underserved students.

Responsibilities

Design and develop a comprehensive TSI-aligned ELAR curriculum and collaborate with the instructional team while supporting colleagues in implementing the curriculum
Evaluate the effectiveness of current practices and make data-driven adjustments to foster student success
Prepare and teach TSIA-aligned ELAR courses for a multicultural student population, aligned with approved learning outcomes
Apply best practices in classroom and online management to promote accessibility, engagement, and retention
Provide accessible and individualized academic support, including one-on-one assistance
Collaborate with program leaders, faculty, and coordinators to support student achievement
Maintain a positive and culturally responsive classroom environment
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 that 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, or executive vice chancellor.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, video creation, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard Ultra to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and final course grade submission.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
Attend and participate in college-wide, 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.