Adjunct Faculty, Korean

Austin Community College District; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Retirement plans (TRS/ORP)

ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP)

ACC medical benefits after 60 days

Job summary

Austin Community College District seeks an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Korean in a diverse campus community. You will prepare and deliver Korean coursework to a multicultural student population while aligning with department outcomes and discipline standards.

The World Languages Department emphasizes reflective teaching and ACTFL-aligned practices, with opportunities for professional growth. A Master’s in Korean (or equivalent) is required, plus 18 graduate hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach Korean to a multicultural student population.
• Demonstrates ability to provide timely feedback reflecting program outcomes.
• Complies with college policies and professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Korean courses based on department outcomes and standards.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Multicultural teaching

Culturally responsive teaching

Student feedback

Education

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

Tools

Blackboard

Zoom

Google Meet

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

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.

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 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.

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 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. No substitution for educational requirements.
• Master's degree in Korean, or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Korean.

Position Details

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

ACC 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.