Adjunct Faculty, Humanities

Job Description

Prepare and deliver Interdisciplinary Humanities coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all.

Maintains 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.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Technology

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.).

Required Education

• Master’s degree in Humanities, Liberal Arts, or Liberal Studies;
• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Humanities, Liberal Arts, or Liberal Studies;
• Master’s degree with at least 6 graduate hours in Humanities, Liberal Arts, or Liberal Studies and 12 additional humanities relevant graduate hours in one or more of the following fields:
• Humanities, Liberal Arts, Liberal Studies,
• Classics,
• Art,
• Theatre,
• Dance,
• Film,
• Music,
• Creative Writing,
• Art History,
• English Literature,
• Foreign Languages and Literature,
• Philosophy,
• Religion or Religious Studies,
• Area Studies (American Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, African Studies, etc.),
• Women’s Studies,
• Gender Studies,
• Ethnic Studies,
• Intercultural Communication,
• History;
• Master’s degree with at least 18 humanities relevant graduate credit hours in any combination of at least three of the following fields and evidence of interdisciplinary work or studies in the humanities:
• Humanities,
• Liberal Arts,
• Liberal Studies,
• Classics,
• Art,
• Theatre,
• Dance,
• Film,
• Music,
• Creative Writing,
• Art History,
• English Literature,
• Foreign Languages and Literature,
• Philosophy,
• Religion or Religious Studies,
• Area Studies (American Studies, Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, African Studies, etc.),
• Women’s Studies,
• Gender Studies,
• Ethnic Studies,
• Intercultural Communication,
• History.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Experience working with high school populations.

Application Requirements

• 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
• If get selected for the position then please 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:
• Austin Community College Human Resources
• Attn: Prisca M. Baker
• 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224
• Austin, TX 78752

Working Conditions

• Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• Work safely and follow safety rules.
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Number Of Openings

• 6

Job Posting Close Date

• May 31, 2027

Disclaimer

• The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.
• ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice.
• Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.