Community Education & Lifelong Learning Instructor (Hourly)

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.

About the Role

Implements and teaches educational programs, courses, experiences, and services that will directly aid students in achieving educational objectives. Maintains regular office hours and assists in curriculum development and planning.

Responsibilities

• Teaches courses as assigned which correlate with the catalog descriptions and course outlines and in a manner designed to assist the student to achieve the specific objectives of the course.
• Advises students of requirements established by the instructor for meeting course objectives.
• Periodically examines and informs each student of their progress toward achieving course objectives.
• Prepares and administers examinations by-program established for the subject area of assignment.
• Researches and recommends the revision, deletion, or addition of programs and courses to reflect the developmental changes occurring with the subject area.
• Participates in evaluations of curriculum and instruction.
• Participates in the evaluation of instructional materials.

Requirements

• Accepted principles, practices, and trends of program served.
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code.
• Curricula.
• Knowledge of policies, regulations, and educational master plan.
• Labor market conditions and demographic composition of community's population.
• Principles and techniques of teaching.
• Requirements for academic subjects.

Skills

• Communicate both orally and in writing.
• Establish effective relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the business community.
• Interpret, apply, and explain regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Plan and organize the programs and activities assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Effectively use interpersonal and written communications skills.
• Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.

Special Requirements

• Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a standard office or similar environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional lifting of objects up to 10 pounds.

Safety

• 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.

Pay

This hourly rate varies depending on assignment. Up to 19 hours per week.

Number of openings: 5
Posting closes: August 18, 2026