Adjunct Faculty, Government

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Adjunct Faculty, Government Austin Community College Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date. 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. - AR 4.0300.01 If you are a current Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. 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 Job Posting Title: Adjunct Faculty, Government Job Description Summary: Responsible to prepare and deliver government coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures. Job Description: The Government Department offers on campus and online college credit courses across 11 campuses. In addition, the department offers dual enrollment courses to area high school students seeking both college and high school credit. Course offerings include U.S. Government, Texas State and Local Government, Mexican-American Politics, Introduction to Political Science, and an academic cooperative in government - but the department's bread and butter is U.S. and Texas Government course offerings. The department seeks to acquaint all students with basic concepts used in studying politics and government and provide its majors with an educational foundation that will allow them to pursue successfully a baccalaureate degree in political science or government or other fields at a four-year institution. Principal Responsibilities and DutiesPrepare and teach courses in the field of Government 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. 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 chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor. TechnologyDemonstrated 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 StandardsAppropriate 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. Application Requirements 1. Upload the following documents to your application:Unofficial/copy of transcripts Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé Cover letter - explaining interest in the position 2. If job offer is to be extended, candidate must request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu. This email address must be entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community College" from a menu. It will not be received by ACC Human Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address: ACC Human Resources Attn: Prisca M. Baker 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224 Aus

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