Faculty, Engineering Technology

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

21h • $64,427 - $96,197

About The Position

Responsible to prepare and deliver Engineering Technology coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. This position starts in January 2026.

The Engineering Technology Department offers on campus, online, and dual credit courses across Central Texas. Our faculty prepares students for careers that bridge the gap between engineering theory and practical application. With hands-on training in electronics and industrial automation. The department equips students with the technical skills and problem-solving abilities needed to succeed in today’s high-tech industries.

Requirements

• In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electronics Technology or Associate degree in Electronics or Equipment Technology and 3 years of non-teaching electrical/electronics work experience. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.
• In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements: Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience within the industry.
• 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.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.
• 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.)

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of the Engineering 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 Engineering 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.
• Teach dual-credit High School courses offered on ACC or High School campuses.

Benefits

• 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: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees