Faculty, Government

Austin Community College District; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College District seeks a Government faculty member to teach on campus and online beginning August 2027. The role emphasizes student success, belonging, and engaging instructional practices across modalities.

The position prioritizes community college teaching experience, commitment to inclusive education, and ongoing professional development within ACC’s diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Government or Political Science or a master's with 18 graduate hours in government or political science.
• Experience teaching in community college or higher education setting.
• Commitment to teaching in a culturally diverse, inclusive community college environment.
• Ability to teach Government courses and use varied instructional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Government courses to a student population reflective of ACC service area.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to community college students and the discipline.
• Participate in departmental governance, curriculum review, program review, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program outcomes and department expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the Government program and engage in service activities.

Education

Master’s Degree in Government or Political Science or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in government or political science

Job description

Job Posting Title: Faculty, Government

The Government Faculty supports learning on campus, all distance learning modalities. 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. The department support opportunities for student centered learning and differentiated instruction. This position starts in August 2027

Company Culture

We invite you to learn, explore and experience the many ways ACC promotes individual development and improves the overall quality of life in a vibrant, multicultural community. ACC is looking for people who value open, responsible exchange of ideas, individuals committed to integrity and exemplary standards, and candidates that value personal and professional ownership that generates accountability. ACC offers career employment opportunities as staff, administrators, full-time faculty, and adjunct faculty.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Government to a student population reflective of the service area.


• Utilize 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 Government 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.

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

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: Master’s Degree in Government or Political Science or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in government or political science. 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.


• 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

$71,270 - $96,596 (Based on a 10.5-month contract to start Fall 2027)

Number of Openings

2

Job Posting Close Date

November 23, 2026

Benefits

• 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.


• 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.

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.

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.