Adjunct Faculty, Technical Communications

Austin Community College District; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Austin Community College District is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Technical Communications courses, including ENGL 2311 and ETWR, across on-campus, hybrid, and online formats. The role emphasizes engaging, student-centered instruction and alignment with program outcomes.

You will use Blackboard LMS to develop content, provide feedback, and manage course administration while maintaining professional standards and contributing to a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Technical Communication or English, or Master’s with 18 grad hours.
• SACSCOC accreditation standards knowledge.
• Ability to teach ENGL 2311 (Technical and Business Writing) in multiple formats (LEC, HYC, ONL/DLS) and ETWR courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in Technical Communications including ENGL 2311 and ETWR.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Mentor students and ensure nondiscrimination in instruction.
• Stay current in Technical Communications through professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department leadership.
• Participate in department governance with compensation on hourly basis.

Skills

Teaching ENGL 2311

Hybrid/Online instruction

Blackboard LMS

Curriculum alignment with learning out

Education

Master’s degree in Technical Communication or English (or Master’s with 18 grad hours)

SACSCOC standards knowledge

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Technical Communications Department

Job Description Summary: Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare 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 Duties

• Participate in department shared governance (additional compensation on hourly basis).

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.
• For ENGL 2311 course eligibility, requirements include: Master’s degree in Technical Communication or English; or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Technical Communication or English disciplines.

Required Work Experience

• For workforce courses (ETWR XXXX), minimum requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication or English; or Associate degree in Technical Communication and three (3) years non-teaching work experience.

Other Requirements

• Ability 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 Candidate

• Successful, demonstrated experience teaching ENGL 2311: Technical and Business Writing and other ETWR courses/subjects in the classroom and online.
• Successful, 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, etc.

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.

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.

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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.

• medical
• dental
• life insurance
• short-and-long-term disability
• retirement plans
• 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.

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.