Adjunct Faculty, Economics

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Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date. 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. - AR 4.0300.01 If you are a current Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account . 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. We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area. As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that: Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities. Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC Job Posting Title: Adjunct Faculty, Economics Job Description Summary: The Economics program offers on-campus, online, and dual credit student success courses across Central Texas. Applicants should be willing to teach on ACC campuses and dual credit classes on high school campuses. The Economics program offers two courses: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Job Description: Principal Responsibilities and Duties Prepare and teach courses in the field of Economics 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 president, vice president, executive vice president. 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 Ultra to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.) Principal Professional Standards Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades . Maintain 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. Required Education Educational requirements in accordance with SACSCOC accreditation standards. See Faculty Credentials at www.austincc.edu/facstaff/faculty-credentials. No substitution for educational requirements. Minimum educational requirements include at least 18 graduate credit hours in ECONOMICS and a master's degree. Please note: An MBA without graduate-level Economics coursework does not meet the minimum credentialing requirements under college and SACSCOC accreditation guidelines. Other Requirements Ability to travel to different ACC campuses and area high schools. All ACC employees must reside in Texas for the duration of their employment with the college. Qualities of a Successful Candidate Successful candidates demonstrate a deep understanding of core economics theories, methods, and applications. Successful candidates demonstrate use of culturally relevant pedagogical approaches. Application Requirements 1. 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 2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@a

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