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About the Role

Responsible for preparing and delivering Sociology coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, culturally responsive teaching, and excellence in instruction. Assignments are primarily located on high school campuses and ACC campuses throughout the service area. Applicants should be available to teach in person during weekday daytime hours and be willing to travel to assigned high school or ACC campus locations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach dual credit Sociology courses in the Sociology and Social Work department to a diverse 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 including assessment of student learning outcomes at the course level, participating in department meetings, and other departmental activities.
Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
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.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.
Prepare and deliver coursework to dual credit students in area high schools in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, respect for diversity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field.
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.).
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Meet deadlines for syllabus posting, attendance certification, and submission of final course grades.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
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.

Requirements

Applicants should be available to teach in person during weekday daytime hours and be willing to travel to assigned high school or ACC campus locations.
Master degree in Sociology.
A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace.
Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves underrepresented students.
Understanding of systems of inequality and recognition of the role of community college faculty in promoting equity, equality, and inclusion.
Demonstrate use of culturally relevant pedagogical approaches.
Application must be submitted by the closing date for this position.

Skills

Teaching dual credit Sociology courses
Utilizing a variety of instructional strategies
Assessment of student learning outcomes
Providing clear, timely feedback
Teaching and mentoring services
Professional development activities
Proficiency using computer applications
Proficiency using online resources
Proficiency using other technologies for the classroom
Proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard
Developing and building course content
Performing administrative duties
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system
Meeting deadlines
Maintaining regular office hours
Recognizing and reflecting standards of civility and collegiality
Complying with published college policies and procedures
Meeting professional standards for teaching in a community college

Location

Central Texas
Austin, TX

Work Type

Dual Credit
Early College High School
On-campus
In-person

Education Level

Master degree in Sociology

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Retirement plans
AD&D
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty and Administrators Only)
ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP)

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.