Faculty, Geographic Information Systems

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college and seek to recruit and retain a workforce that values intellectual curiosity, promotes equitable access to educational opportunities, and cares about student success.

About the role

ACC is seeking an innovative, student-centered, and industry-experienced professional to join our team as a Full-Time GIS Faculty member. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Faculty supports learning on campus, online, and hybrid flexible formats. Faculty teach introductory through advanced GIS courses, preparing and delivering coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all.

The GIS Program at Austin Community College prepares students for careers as geospatial professionals, mapmakers, and spatial data analysts by providing high-quality education aligned with industry demands. The program emphasizes critical thinking, data visualization, and technical skills needed across public and private sectors. Through a stackable curriculum—including an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates, online asynchronous instruction, hands-on software labs, and real-world project portfolios—students gain practical experience in remote sensing, workflow management, automation, scripting, and applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence in mapping. Graduates are prepared for in-demand regional tech positions, advanced industry credentials, or transfer to four-year universities.

This position is primarily in person and will begin in January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to a multicultural student population based on department-approved course learning outcomes, utilizing instructional strategies appropriate for community college students.
• Participate in departmental responsibilities, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes, and other departmental governance activities.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Serve as a mentor to students in the GIS 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 engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning.
• Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, or executive leadership.
• Support program recruitment efforts, including high school outreach, community career fairs, and marketing to boost enrollment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a geospatial or earth science field and three years of non-teaching GIS work experience; OR Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in geography or geospatial coursework.
• Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience within the GIS industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop course content and perform administrative duties.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Esri desktop and cloud GIS, mobile data collection apps (Field Maps, Survey123), web mapping applications (Dashboards, Experience Builder), and relevant technologies.
• Appropriate use of the college’s learning management system (training provided).
• 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 collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.

Qualifications

• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing multicultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of varying proficiency levels and backgrounds.
• 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 cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Commitment to a culture of care for all and to the principles of Servant-Leadership.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students of diverse skills and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations within the local community, including students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Strength in verbal, written, and listening communication.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and 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 teaching in a community college environment serving underprepared and underserved students.

Preferred Certifications

• GIS Professional (GISP) certification or Esri Technical Certifications.

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 actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Pay

$64,427 - $96,197 (Based on a 10.5-month contract starting Spring 2027)