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Austin Community College · 8 hours ago

Adjunct Faculty - Child Care and Development

Austin, TX

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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. The Adjunct Faculty for Child Care and Development is responsible for preparing and delivering coursework in engaging and innovative ways, while meeting professional standards and promoting student success.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of Child Care and Development 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

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 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

Qualification

Child CareDevelopmentCulturally responsive teachingOnline learning management systemProfessional developmentDynamic instructional deliveryTechnology in teachingCommitment to student successInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Master's Degree, Bachelor's degree, or Associate degree in related disciplines

Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience within the industry

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.)

Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment

A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multi-cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from various backgrounds and abilities

Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter

Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning

Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies

A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace

Commitment to a culture of care for all

Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership

Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration

Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information

Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students