Technical Communications Instructor – Multi-Modal Courses

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College seeks a full-time Faculty member for Technical Communications to deliver courses in Business and Technical Writing and related subjects. The role requires designing and delivering engaging instruction across modalities, with a commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.

The position supports a 10.5-month contract with duties including curriculum oversight, assessment, and service to campus communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Educational Technology & Instructional Design, or Information Studies, or
• Associate degree in Technical Communication and three (3) years non-teaching work experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Technical Communications 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.
• Provide teaching, mentoring, and assistance navigating campus resources and 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Educational Technology & Instructional Design, or Information Studies

Associate degree in Technical Communication and three (3) years non-teaching work experience

Job description

Austin Community College seeks a full-time Faculty member for Technical Communications to deliver courses in Business and Technical Writing and related subjects. The role requires designing and delivering engaging instruction across modalities, with a commitment to student success and inclusive teaching practices.

The position supports a 10.5-month contract with duties including curriculum oversight, assessment, and service to campus communities.