Faculty, Accounting

Austin Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College District invites applications for an Accounting Faculty position to teach on campus and via distance learning starting January or August 2027. The role emphasizes student success, inclusivity, and belonging across campuses.

Responsibilities include course delivery, mentoring, governance participation, and maintaining office hours. Proficiency with Blackboard Ultra and modern instructional technology is expected as part of ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting, or Associate degree in Accounting and 3 years non-teaching work experience.
• Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience.
• Commitment to serving a multicultural student population.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach accounting courses to a multicultural student population based on learning outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum review, program review, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback reflecting program outcomes.
• Mentor students in the Accounting program.
• Maintain office hours and participate in college committees and governance.
• Utilize Blackboard Ultra and other technologies to develop course content and manage duties.
• Stay current in the field through professional development activities.
• Comply with college policies and support a culture of care and civility.

Skills

Ethics & integrity

Diversity & collaboration

Innovative teaching

Accounting knowledge

Tech-enabled teaching

Applied teaching methods

Community college pedagogy

Care for all

Servant leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization & time management

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Accounting degree options

Job description

Faculty, Accounting

The ACC Accounting Faculty supports learning on campus, and via distance learning. Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all. This position starts in either January or August 2027. 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.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Accounting 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.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the Accounting program.
• 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.
• Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision–making and unit-level planning.
• Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard Ultra to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.).

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in accounting, or Associate degree in Accounting and 3 years non‑teaching work experience.

Required Work Experience

• Three years of non‑teaching, industry‑related work experience within the industry.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non‑traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities.
• Appropriate and up‑to‑date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning.
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
• A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
• Commitment to a culture of care for all.
• Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant‑Leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students.

EEO/Disability Statement

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.

Salary

Salary Range: $70,870 - $96,197 (Based on a 10.5 month contract to start either Spring or Fall 2027).

Benefits

• 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.
• Benefits include 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.

Compliance

Clery Act As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under TitleIX 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.