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About the Role

Austin Community College is seeking a Communication Studies Faculty member to teach in various modalities, including face-to-face, distance learning, and online courses. The role involves preparing and delivering engaging coursework that promotes student success and fosters an inclusive environment. This position begins in Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach Communication Studies courses to a multicultural student population, utilizing diverse instructional strategies and modalities.
Participate in departmental governance, including curriculum review, program review, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Evaluate student progress and provide timely, clear feedback.
Provide teaching, mentoring, and assistance with campus resources to students without discrimination.
Engage in professional development activities to stay current in the field.
Support division and department goals through active engagement in decision-making and planning.
Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by department leadership.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and classroom technologies.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard) for course development and administrative duties.
Demonstrated proficiency teaching courses using distance-learning modalities (HyFlex, Synchronous, Asynchronous).
Familiarity with the Quality Matters approach to online learning.
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 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.
Upload an unofficial/copy of transcripts, an updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume, and a cover letter explaining interest in the position.

Skills

Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse students, colleagues, and staff.
Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods.
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
Experience using technology as an instructional aide.
Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
Commitment to teaching in a community college setting, reflecting understanding of multicultural classrooms and cultural awareness.
Commitment to a culture of care for all.
Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and Servant-Leadership principles.
Effective communication skills with students of diverse skill levels and backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strength in communication media (verbal, written, listening).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, across multiple campus locations.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information and complying with FERPA.
Understanding of teaching in a community college environment serving underprepared and underserved students.

Location

ACC District

Work Type

Face-to-face
Distance-learning
Online

Experience Level

Faculty

Education Level

Master's degree in Speech Communication
Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Speech Communication
Master's in Communication Studies with analysis of coursework

Salary/Compensations

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

About the Company

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each semester.
The college's mission is to promote student success and community development by providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training.
ACC embraces its identity as a community college and seeks a workforce that values intellectual curiosity, equitable access to education, student success, and collaboration.
The Communication Studies Department offers on-campus and online college credit courses, maintains partnerships with high school programs, and incorporates Service Learning, Honors courses, and contextualized classes.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.
Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act.