Adjunct Faculty, Technical Communications

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Technical Communications, including ENGL 2311, to a multicultural student population across ACC campuses and online platforms. Courses emphasize engaging, discipline-appropriate delivery and outcomes-based assessment.

The successful candidate will prepare and teach courses, evaluate progress with timely feedback, mentor students, and stay current in the field through professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching ENGL 2311: Technical and Business Writing.
• Demonstrated ability to teach ENGL 2311 and ETWR courses both in-class and online.
• Familiarity with hybrid and distance-learning modalities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach ENGL 2311 and ETWR courses to diverse students.
• Provide timely feedback aligned to learning outcomes.
• Maintain regular office hours and support student success.
• Contribute to department governance and course development.
• Assist with online course content using the LMS.

Skills

Teaching ENGL 2311

Online teaching experience

Technical writing

Curriculum development

Education

Master’s degree in Technical Communication or English

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Technical Communication or English

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication or English

Associate degree in Technical Communication and three years non-teaching work experience

Tools

Blackboard LMS

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 4.0300.01If you are a current Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.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 teachingIs attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunitiesCares 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 outcomesWelcomes difference and models respectful interaction with othersEngages with the community both within and outside of ACCJob Posting Title:Adjunct Faculty, Technical CommunicationsDepartment-Specific Recruitment Details:Job Description Summary:Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways.Job Description:Principal Responsibilities and DutiesPrepare and teach courses in the field of Technical Communications, including Technical and Business Writing (ENGL 2311) 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 of Technical Communications and applicable areas 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 DutiesParticipate in department shared governance (additional compensation on hourly basis)TechnologyDemonstrated 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 StandardsMeet 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 EducationEducational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards.For ENGL 2311 course eligibility, requirements include:Master’s degree in Technical Communication or English; orMaster’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Technical Communication or English disciplinesRequired Work ExperienceFor workforce courses (ETWR XXXX), minimum requirements include:Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication or English; orAssociate degree in Technical Communication and three (3) years non-teaching work experienceOther RequirementsAbility and willingness to teach all modes of ENGL 2311 or ETWR sections, including: Classroom (LEC) and Hybrid (HYC) at all ACC campuses; as well as distance-learning courses (ONL/DLS)Experience with Blackboard LMS for facilitation of classroom and distance-learning classes and willingness to abide by minimum use standards of the college.Qualities of a Successful CandidateSuccessful, demonstrated experience teaching ENGL 2311: Technical and Business Writing and other ETWR courses/subjects in the classroom and onlineSuccessful, demonstrated experience teaching the knowledge, skills, and abilities of technical writing in various content areas (e.g., social media, technical publications, etc.).Work experience in the Technical Communications field related to project management, mentorship, facilitating training, creating publications or eDocuments, etcApplication Requirements1. Upload the following documents to your application:Unofficial/copy of transcriptsUpdated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or ResumeCover letter - explaining interest in the position2. 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 ResourcesAttn: Prisca M. Baker6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224Austin, TX 78752Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped \"issued to student\" are not accepted.Working ConditionsWork 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.Number of Openings:10Job Posting Close Date:May 31, 2027Clery ActAs 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.DisclaimerThe 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.