Adjunct Faculty, Technical Communications

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Adjunct Faculty, Technical Communications 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, Technical Communications Department-Specific Recruitment Details: Job Description Summary: Responsible to prepare and deliver coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways. Job Description: Principal Responsibilities and DutiesPrepare and teach courses in the field of Technical Communications, including Technical and Business Writing (ENGL 2311) 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 of Technical Communications and applicable areas 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. Additional DutiesParticipate in department shared governance (additional compensation on hourly basis) 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 StandardsMeet deadlines for 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. Appropriate use of the college's learning management system. Required Education Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. For ENGL 2311 course eligibility, requirements include:Master's degree in Technical Communication or English; or Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Technical Communication or English disciplines Required Work Experience For workforce courses (ETWR XXXX), minimum requirements include:Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication or English; or Associate degree in Technical Communication and three (3) years non-teaching work experience Other RequirementsAbility and willingness to teach all modes of ENGL 2311 or ETWR sections, including: Classroom (LEC) and Hybrid (HYC) at all ACC campuses; as well as distance-learning courses (ONL/DLS) Experience with Blackboard LMS for facilitation of classroom and distance-learning classes and willingness to abide by minimum use standards of the college. Qualities of a Successful CandidateSuccessful, demonstrated experience teaching ENGL 2311: Technical and Business Writing and other ETWR courses/subjects in the classroom and online Successful, demonstrated experience teaching the knowledge, skills, and abilities of technical writing in various content areas (e.g., social media, technical publications, etc.). Work experience in the Technical Communications field related to project management, mentorship, facilitating training, creating publications or eDocuments, etc Application Requirements 1. Upload the following documents to your application:Unofficial/copy of transcripts Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume Cover letter - explaining interest in the position 2. 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 add

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