Faculty, College Readiness-CPW

austincc; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks a Faculty, College Readiness-CPW to provide engaging instruction and support for Career Pathways and ITP students. Courses blend in-person and online delivery, with emphasis on academic skills, English language proficiency, and workplace readiness.

This January 2027 start requires commitment to student success, belonging, and service to diverse learners across ACC’s campuses and online platforms. Nights and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Prepare and teach Career Pathways support courses and ITP classes using in-person, hybrid, and online delivery.
• Provide instruction that strengthens academic skills, English language proficiency, technical vocabulary, study strategies, and workplace readiness.
• Collaborate with training and credit faculty to align instructional support with course content, assignments, terminology, and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Career Pathways support courses and ITP classes using in-person, hybrid, and online delivery aligned with approved learning outcomes.
• Provide instruction that strengthens academic skills, English language proficiency, technical vocabulary, study strategies, and workplace readiness to support students enrolled in workforce training or credit courses.
• Apply effective teaching practices and classroom management to create a positive, accessible, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback aligned with course learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with program leaders, faculty, and coordinators to promote course completion and successful transitions into further education, training, and employment.

Job description

Faculty, College Readiness-CPW

Job Description Summary

Provide engaging instruction and academic support to Career Pathways students enrolled in workforce training or credit courses and teach Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) classes. Instruction focuses on strengthening academic and English language skills, reinforcing course content and technical vocabulary, and preparing students for college and workplace expectations. 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 January 2027.

Instruction will be delivered in person at designated ACC regions-Central, North, and South campuses-and online, as assigned. Faculty must meet all professional standards in accordance with college policies and procedures. Nights and weekends are required.

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.

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

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares 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 outcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach Career Pathways support courses and Internationally Trained Professionals (ITP) classes using in-person, hybrid, and online delivery aligned with approved learning outcomes.
• Provide instruction that strengthens academic skills, English language proficiency, technical vocabulary, study strategies, and workplace readiness to support students enrolled in workforce training or credit courses.
• Apply effective teaching practices and classroom management strategies to create a positive, accessible, and culturally responsive learning environment that promotes student engagement and retention.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback aligned with course learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Participate in departmental responsibilities and governance, including curriculum development and revision, program review, and assessment of course and program learning outcomes.
• Design, review, and refine Career Pathways and ITP curricula that connect instruction to students' training, academic, and career goals.
• Collaborate with training and credit faculty to align instructional support with course content, assignments, technical terminology, and student learning needs.
• Evaluate instructional effectiveness and use student performance data to improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with intake, advising, and program teams to support student assessment, placement, enrollment, progress testing, and access to appropriate resources.
• Support and mentor new Career Pathways faculty and share effective instructional practices with colleagues.
• Provide accessible, individualized academic and language support, including one-on-one assistance.
• Maintain accurate and timely attendance records, grades, and Blackboard course materials.
• Collaborate with program leaders, faculty, and coordinators to promote course completion and successful transitions into further education, training, and employment.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services without discrimination 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 adult education, integrated education and training, academic and language support, and career readiness through professio