Adjunct Faculty, Composition & Literary Studies (Dual Credit)

Austin Community College District; United States; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Austin Community College District invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Composition & Literary Studies for Dual Credit. Courses meet primarily in-person on high school campuses and require delivering engaging instruction aligned with department outcomes.

Responsibilities include teaching, assessing student progress, and providing timely feedback while maintaining professionalism and a commitment to student success. Evening/weekend availability may be needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Literature, Linguistics, Rhetoric or Rhetorical Studies, Creative Writing, or Writing; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Composition and Literary Studies courses to a multicultural student population.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback.
• Provide inclusive, non-discriminatory teaching and mentoring; maintain regular office hours.
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Skills

Multicultural awareness

Effective communication

Student engagement

Organizational skills

Professional judgment

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title

Adjunct Faculty, Composition & Literary Studies (Dual Credit)

Job Description Summary

This position is primarily for Dual Credit courses that meet in-person on high school campuses. Responsible to prepare and deliver Composition and Literary Studies coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to Student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Job Description

Principal Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Composition and Literary Studies 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, and/or Associate Vice Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor.

Additional Duties

• Faculty will teach Dual Credit courses with most courses held on the high school campuses.
• Faculty will need expertise and experience working with both high school and college populations.

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 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

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements: Master’s degree in English, Literature, Linguistics, Rhetoric or Rhetorical Studies, Creative Writing, or Writing; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• 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, 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.

Criminal Background Check: Pre-employment criminal background checks are required for all staff and faculty positions.

Work Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift up to 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.

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. The 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. 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.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, retirement plans, and AD&D. 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.

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.

Why Join Us

Come and Make a Difference with Us Working at ACC offers you an opportunity to be a part of an organization that truly believes in its mission of promoting student success and improving communities. We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability. ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty.