Faculty, Advanced Manufacturing

Austin Community College District; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Austin Community College District is seeking a Faculty member for Advanced Manufacturing to deliver on-campus, online, and dual credit courses across Central Texas.

The role involves revitalizing courses with new equipment, collaborating with local manufacturers, and mentoring students while maintaining inclusive teaching practices and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering/Technology; or Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering/Technology and three years non-teaching work experience.
• SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.
• Technology experienced user of CAM software for creating CNC toolpaths.
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Preferred experience with Mastercam, Fusion 360, Meshcam software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in Advanced Manufacturing to a multicultural student population based on the department's learning outcomes.
• Teach High school academy classes.
• Participate in curriculum review and revision, program review, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback reflecting program outcomes.
• Mentor students in the Advanced Manufacturing program.
• Provide teaching and mentoring without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities.
• Support division and department goals through engagement in planning and decision-making.
• Serve on collegewide and departmental committees and task forces.
• Perform other duties as assigned by department chair or administration.

Skills

Electronics

Automated Manufacturing

Materials and Processes

CNC Machining

Digital logic

Technical Drawing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Technology

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Technology

Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Technology

Three years non-teaching work experience

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Meshcam

Job description

Job Posting Title

Faculty, Advanced Manufacturing

Job Description Summary

Responsible to prepare and deliver Advanced Manufacturing coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all.

Job Description

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology Department offers on campus, online, and dual credit courses across Central Texas. The department is currently initiating a course revitalization process to update its approach to manufacturing through the use of new state of the art equipment. Advanced Manufacturing partners with many local manufacturing companies to support their employment pipeline. In addition, the college has added a manufacturing prototype center (IMPACT lab) to assist emerging companies develop new products.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Advanced Manufacturing 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.
• Teaching High school academy classes
• 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 Advanced Manufacturing 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.

Candidate Qualifications

• Candidate should possess knowledge, experience, and be qualified to teach in most of the following areas: Electronics, Automated Manufacturing, Materials and Processes, CNC Machining, Digital logic, Technical Drawing and other related courses.
• Technology Experienced user of CAM software for creating CNC toolpaths
• 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.).
• Preferred Technology Experience with Mastercam, Fusion 360, Meshcam software

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

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements: Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Electrical Engineering/Technology; or Associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Engineering/Technology, Electrical Engineer/Technology and three years non-teaching work experience. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.

Required Work Experience

In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements: Three (3) years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience is required for all candidates that do not hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.

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.

Salary Range

$64,791 - $96,596 (Based on a 10.5-month contract to start Spring 2027)

Number of Openings

1

Job Posting Close Date

October 12, 2026

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.