Faculty, English for Speakers of Other Languages

The ESOL Department (English for Speakers of Other Languages) at Austin Community College prepares non‑native speakers for success in reaching their educational and professional goals. This faculty role involves preparing and delivering coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline‑appropriate ways, with courses taught both face‑to‑face and via distance learning formats. The program serves degree‑seeking students and professionals who have completed degrees in their native countries, offering four levels of classes across reading, writing, grammar, and oral communication from high‑beginning to advanced. Position starts Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach ESOL courses to a multicultural student population based on department‑approved learning outcomes, using varied instructional strategies appropriate for community college students and discipline standards.
• Participate actively in departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at course and program levels, and other departmental activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the ESOL program.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services without discrimination 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 professional development activities.
• Support division and department goals through active, collegial engagement in decision‑making and unit‑level planning.
• Serve on college‑wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, or executive vice chancellor.

Technology Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard) to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties such as posting office hours and syllabi.

Professional Standards

• 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 retention and success.
• Attend and participate in college‑wide, 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.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education (per SACSCOC)

• Master’s degree in ESL; or
• Master’s degree in Linguistics, Foreign Language Education, Bilingual Education, or other Education area with at least 18 graduate or post‑baccalaureate hours in ESL, Linguistics, and/or Second Language Acquisition, including 3 hours of teaching methodology; or
• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate or post‑baccalaureate hours in ESL, Linguistics, and/or Second Language Acquisition, including 3 hours of teaching methodology.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff from multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non‑traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying proficiency levels and backgrounds.
• Appropriate, up‑to‑date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Experience using technology as an instructional aide to enhance learning.
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
• Strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including practices that reflect understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Commitment to a culture of care for all.
• 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, students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strength in communication media — verbal, written, and listening.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule including evenings and weekends, and 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.

Application Requirements

• Unofficial/copy of transcripts
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé
• Cover letter explaining interest in the position
• Official electronic transcripts sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu (do not select “Austin Community College” from a menu). If electronic transcripts are not available, mail hardcopy to: ACC Human Resources, Attn: Prisca M. Baker, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224, Austin, TX 78752. Photocopies or transcripts stamped “issued to student” are not accepted.

Working Conditions

• Work routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, and reaching for extended periods.
• Must work safely, follow safety rules, report unsafe conditions, and take reasonable actions to prevent unsafe practices.

Pay

Salary range: $71,270 – $96,596 (based on a 10.5‑month contract starting Fall 2027).

Schedule

10.5‑month contract; courses may include evenings and weekends, with possible multiple campus locations varying by semester. Position begins Fall 2027.

Additional Details

One opening. Job posting closes November 23, 2026. Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas throughout employment (AR 4.0300.01).