Faculty, Korean

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plans

Disability coverage

TRS/ORP Faculty

Job summary

Austin Community College District invites applications for a Faculty, Korean. The successful candidate will teach Korean to a diverse student population, contribute to curriculum development, and participate in department governance.

The role supports a department known for excellence in language pedagogy and global learning experiences. The position requires a Master’s degree in Korean (or equivalent with 18 graduate hours) and a commitment to inclusive teaching, with potential to offer other

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Korean or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in Korean.
• SACSCOC credentialing criteria met for additional languages if taught.
• Commitment to inclusive, multicultural classroom environments.
• Experience teaching Korean in a community college setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Korean courses to a diverse student population.
• Participate in curriculum review, program assessment, and governance.
• Administer and evaluate Korean Course Challenge Exams.
• Provide timely feedback reflecting learning outcomes.
• Mentor students in the Korean program.
• Maintain office hours and engage in college activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Classroom instruction

Culturally responsive teaching

Korean language teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Korean

18 graduate hours in Korean

18 graduate hours in one of: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish

Tools

Blackboard

Online learning platforms

Job description

Faculty, Korean

This position is a Korean teaching role with opportunities to teach additional languages offered within the department if SACSCOC credentialing criteria are met. Faculty prepare and deliver engaging, innovative coursework aligned with the ACTFL World-Readiness Standards. A successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to student success in an environment that promotes belonging for all. This position begins in August 2027.

Job Summary

The World Languages Department offers credit courses across 10 languages of instruction leading to an Associate of Arts degree in both on-campus and online formats. Recognized for excellence, our department has earned an “Exemplary” assessment rating for 10 consecutive years and is home to several award-winning faculty members. Our faculty actively engage in innovative practices in language pedagogy, second-language acquisition, and multifaceted linguistic, with opportunities to participate in service learning and global learning experiences, including study abroad. Above all, advancing a deep appreciation and understanding of global cultures remains a foundational commitment of our department.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Korean language 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.
• Administer and evaluate departmental Course Challenge Exams in Korean and maintain and revise Course Challenge Exam materials to ensure alignment with departmental curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the Korean 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.

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.

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.).

Required Education

Master’s degree in Korean, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Korean. In accordance with Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements. SACSCOC requirements may differ depending on the courses taught within the discipline.

Preferred Education

• In addition to meeting the required education qualifications in Korean, a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in one of the following languages is preferred: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Russian, or Spanish.

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.

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.

Salary

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

Number of Openings

1

Job Posting Close Date

November 16, 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.

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.

Equal 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.

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.

College Mission and Culture

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. 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.