Adjunct Faculty, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). The role involves preparing and delivering coursework effectively based on SACSCOC accreditation standards.

This position requires dedication to student engagement and professional development. The adjunct faculty member will evaluate student progress and maintain office hours to support student success.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements as per SACSCOC accreditation standards.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using online learning management systems.
• Experience in preparing and delivering coursework to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach HVAC courses effectively.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain office hours to assist students.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Use of technology in education

Commitment to diversity

Professional development

Education

Education in accordance with SACSCOC standards

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

Job Posting Close Date: May 31, 2027

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description Summary

Responsible to prepare and deliver HVAC coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning to a diverse 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 president, vice president, executive vice president.

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

• Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. See Faculty Credentials at www.austincc.edu/facstaff/faculty-credentials. No substitution for educational requirements.

Application Requirements

Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.

Working 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. 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.

EEO Statement

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.