Adjunct Faculty, Korean

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); In loco; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Austin Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Korean, developing engaging coursework aligned with department outcomes for a diverse student body.

The instructor will use culturally responsive teaching practices, provide timely feedback, and participate in department activities to support student success and program growth.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Korean, or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Korean.
• Ability to teach Korean to a multicultural student population and adapt to diverse learning needs.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and ongoing professional growth.

Mansioni

• Prepare and teach Korean courses to a multicultural student population based on approved learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback aligned with program outcomes.
• Provide mentoring and teaching that does not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Conoscenze

Korean instruction

Culturally responsive teaching

Formazione

Master's degree in Korean

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Korean

Descrizione del lavoro

Adjunct Faculty, Korean

Austin Community College

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 adomicile 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, Korean

Job Description Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver Korean coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Job Description:

About the Department

ACC's World Languages Department is a high-performing academic department that has earned an "Exemplary" assessment rating for 10 consecutive years. Our Korean program offers a comprehensive four-semester sequence (Korean I-IV), an AA degree, and a new study abroad program in South Korea launching in Summer 2027.

Our curriculum is aligned with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards, with a strong emphasis on global competence and communicative proficiency. Our faculty are award-winning educators who contribute actively to departmental governance and share a strong commitment to continuous professional growth.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Korean 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 that 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

• Administer and grade Course Challenge Exams
• Update materials

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.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in using video conferencing platforms (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet) and digital resources to facilitate engaging learning experiences across face-to-face, hybrid, and distance education modalities.

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 college-wide, 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. No substitution for educational requirements.

• Master's degree in Korean, or
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Korean

Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application:

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

2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to [e-mail]. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:

ACC Human Resources

Attn: Prisca M. Baker

6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224

Austin, TX 78752

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

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• 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:

1

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.