Adjunct Faculty, ESOL

Austin Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

TRS retirement plan

Job summary

Austin Community College District invites applications for Adjunct Faculty, ESOL to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages in a diverse, student-centered environment. The role emphasizes innovative instruction, adherence to college policies, and ongoing professional development to support student success.

Candidates must hold a Master’s in ESL or related field, demonstrate commitment to inclusive teaching, and provide timely feedback, maintain office hours, and align courses with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in ESL or related field with required coursework or hours as specified by ACC.
• Demonstrated ability to teach ESOL to a multicultural college student population.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and adherence to college policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach ESOL courses to a multicultural student population.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Provide mentoring to students without discrimination and maintain professional standards.
• Remain current in the field through professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Skills

ESOL instruction

Student support

Professional standards

Education

Master’s degree in ESL or related

Job description

Job Posting Title

Adjunct Faculty, ESOL

Job Description Summary

Responsible to prepare and deliver ESOL 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.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 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.

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

• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• 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.
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.

Required Education

• Master’s degree in ESL; or Master’s degree in Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, Bilingual Education, or other Education area with at least 18 graduate or post-baccalaureate hours in ESL, Linguistics, and/or Second Language Acquisition, including 3 hours of teaching methodology; or Master’s with at least 18 graduate or post-baccalaureate hours in ESL, Linguistics, and/or Second Language Acquisition, including 3 hours of teaching methodology.
• No substitution for educational requirements.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment. Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. 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: 3

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.

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Austin Community College (“ACC” or “College”) is an equal education and equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment at the college and access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 and older), veteran status or military service, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. This includes the prohibition of discrimination, including harassment, against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission. ACC will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.