Instructor, Design & User Experience

Austin Community College • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructor provides high-quality instruction in design and user experience to active-duty military students, supporting their transition into civilian careers while contributing to curriculum development, student success initiatives, and program advancement.

Requirements

• Demonstrates strong teaching and facilitation skills in structured, cohort-based environments.
• Applies culturally responsive teaching practices, including awareness of military culture.
• Adapts instruction to meet the needs of adult and military learners.
• Aligns curriculum with workforce outcomes and military transition needs.
• Contributes to program innovation and continuous improvement.
• Applies research and analytical skills to curriculum mapping and credit alignment.
• Promotes engagement, persistence, and completion among military-affiliated students.
• Provides meaningful feedback and mentorship, including career pathway guidance.
• Builds structured and supportive learning environments.
• Communicates effectively with students, faculty, and program stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively across departments and with external military and industry partners.
• Demonstrates professionalism and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Manages time, cohort schedules, and program logistics effectively.
• Supports program coordination and administrative processes.
• Maintains accuracy in documentation and compliance.
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom, including Blackboard Ultra.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties.
• Proficiency with design software and tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar).
• Maintains current knowledge of design and UX trends.
• Integrates industry practices relevant to both commercial and government/military environments.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three (3) years of industry experience or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching experience in higher education or military training environments.
• Experience working with military or veteran populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach design studio courses to active-duty military students using approved learning outcomes.
• Deliver engaging, experiential instruction tailored to adult learners and military-affiliated students.
• Apply instructional strategies that recognize the unique experiences, structure, and learning styles of military learners.
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintain records of attendance, grades, and student progress.
• Foster a structured learning environment that supports discipline, collaboration, and career readiness.
• Hold office hours and provide academic support, mentorship, and career transition guidance.
• Develop and maintain course materials and LMS content aligned with workforce-relevant skills.
• Participate in curriculum alignment and improvement to support military-to-civilian career pathways.
• Support credit articulation efforts and alignment to credit-bearing programs.
• Monitor student progress and intervene when needed to support persistence and completion.
• Collaborate with program leadership to enhance outcomes for military-affiliated students.
• Support experiential learning opportunities that mirror real-world and defense-related design challenges.
• Coordinate course logistics and communications for cohorts of military students.
• Support program events, including Design Jam sessions and military cohort engagements.
• Assist with program documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including military and workforce organizations.
• Provide guidance to interns or student workers as needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D.
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only).
• ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by federal law.

What This Job Offers

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