Faculty, Jewelry

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • $64,427 - $96,197

About The Position

The Jewelry Faculty supports learning on campus and via distance learning modalities. 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.

Jewelry making is an ancient art that is alive and well today. This role will support the future of this industry in teaching the next generation of students who will be working as bench jewelers. Austin Community College’s Jewelry Department provides the knowledge and skills needed for our students to be ready to contribute in the industry upon graduation. Our hands-on instruction at the jewelry bench includes time-honored techniques and fundamentals such as fabrication, lost-wax casting, stone setting and repair; as well as access to state-of-the-art equipment and computer aided design (CAD) technology. With decades of experience in every corner of the market, our faculty provide the foundation for student success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Jewelry, or Welding Technology; or Associate degree in Art, Jewelry, or Welding Technology 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 field of Jewelry.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with the Matrix family of Jewelry CAD software
• Experience in a wide variety of jewelry making processes, including: Fabrication (in sterling silver, gold alloys, and platinum alloys), Casting, Repair, Stonesetting, Enameling, Chasing/Repoussage, Engraving, Wax Modeling, Metal Forming, CAD, or Jewelry related drawing. 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Jewelry 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 Jewelry 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.
• Provide support for departmental and student needs outside of the classroom, including but not limited to outreach and recruiting events, curriculum development, planning and maintenance of the physical lab environment, and other administrative/reporting requirements of the college.
• 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.)
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Attend and participate in collegewide, 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.

Benefits

• Full-time faculty and staff employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the college are eligible for 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: Full-time