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, Health & Kinesiology
Job Description Summary:
Responsible to prepare and deliver Health & Kinesiology
coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways
that reflect a commitment to success equity, an understanding of
culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching
field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with
college policies and procedures.
Job Description:
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare and teach physical activity courses in the field of
Health & Kinesiology 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 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.)
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.
- Bachelors Degree and documentation of expertise in activity
course taught.
No substitution for educational requirements.
Other Requirements
- National or international certification for specific physical
activity courses offered by ACC.
Working Conditions
- Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom
environment.
- Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching,
kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
- 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:
4
Job Posting Close Date:
May 31, 2027
Clery Act
As required by the US Department of Education, employees are
required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne
Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are
required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a
Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified,
trained, and provided resources for reporting.
Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as
required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the
previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on
campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and
in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by
ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus
security and other safety information.
For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit
www.austincc.edu/asr . You may
obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer (
CleryComplianceOfficer@austincc.edu ). For an overview, see ACC's
Clery Act website.
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.
To apply, please visit: https://austincc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Austin-Community-College/Adjunct-Faculty--Health---Kinesiology_R-9739
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