Adjunct Faculty, Allied Health Sciences

Austin Community College; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in the Allied Health Sciences department to deliver coursework to a diverse student population across ACC campuses and online platforms. Courses may be scheduled daytime or evenings and may include high school partnerships.

The candidate will design engaging, discipline-appropriate instruction, reflect cultural responsiveness, and meet professional faculty standards while complying with college policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to design and deliver courses in Allied Health Sciences for diverse student populations.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and adherence to college policies and professional standards.
• Familiarity with learning management systems and online course development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Allied Health Sciences courses at multiple ACC campuses or via online/ blended formats.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback on learning outcomes.
• Maintain regular office hours and participate in college activities and professional development.
• Ensure instruction reflects culturally responsive teaching practices and complies with college policies.

Skills

Teaching

Culturally responsive teaching

Course design

Education

Nursing with TX licensure

MD with TX licensure

Baccalaureate in Pharmacy with TX licensure

Tools

Blackboard Ultra

Job description

Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment. – AR 4.0300.01

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college’s mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title

Adjunct Faculty, Allied Health Sciences

Job Description Summary

The Allied Health Science Department provides prerequisite and corequisite coursework that prepares students for success in Health Science degrees and certificate programs at Austin Community College and other accredited institutions. The department is committed to offering a diverse range of courses designed to meet student needs and support student success.

The department serves both high school and community college students through in-person and online instruction. Adjunct faculty are responsible for designing and delivering course content in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways. Instruction should reflect a commitment to student success, culturally responsive teaching practices, and a strong understanding of the teaching field, while meeting professional faculty standards and complying with college policies and procedures.

Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach courses at multiple campuses, including high school and/or ACC campuses. Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach both traditional and high school students, including dual credit and high school academy. Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach courses during daytime and evening hours.

Job Description

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the Allied Health Sciences department 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.

• 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 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.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, and/or chancellor.

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, 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.)

Principal Professional Standards

• 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.

Required Education

Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements:

• Professional nursing with current Texas licensure, certification, or registration; or

• Medical Doctor degree with current Texas licensure, certification, or registration; or

• Baccalaureate in Pharmacy, with current Texas licensure, certification, or registration

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• A successful candidate will possess schedule flexibility and demonstrate engaging, supportive, and innovative instructional practices that promote student success.

Application Requirements

• Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening are required for all staff and faculty positions.

Document Requirements

• Unofficial/copy of transcripts
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
• Cover letter - explaining interest in the position

Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to student" are not accepted.

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in a classroom, clinic, and laboratory setting.

• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift 10 pounds.

• Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Number of Openings

6

Job Posting Close Date

May 31, 2027

Clery Act

As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information.

For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ([e-mail]). For an overview, see ACC’s Clery Act website.

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.