Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science

Austin Community College is seeking Adjunct Faculty for Environmental Science & Technology to prepare and deliver coursework to a diverse student population. Responsibilities include teaching, evaluating student progress, and providing mentorship while adhering to college policies. Candidates must engage in professional development and demonstrate proficiency in using technology. The position requires the faculty member to maintain residency in Texas throughout employment.
Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Science & Technology



Austin Community College



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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



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Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply
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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, Environmental Science & Technology



Job Description Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver Environmental Science &
Technology coursework in engaging, innovative, and
discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student
success and creating an environment that promotes belonging for all
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 courses in the field of Environmental Science
& Technology 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


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
student retention and success.

Attend and participate in collegewide, 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.






Required Education


Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental
Studies, Geology, Geological Sciences, Wildlife Science, Wildlife
Ecology, Biology, Oceanography/Marine Science, Geography,
Hydrology, Environmental or Water Resource Management, Engineering
(Environmental, Agricultural or Civil), Agronomy, or Limnology;
or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours these
disciplines






No substitution for educational requirements.



Qualities of a Successful Candidate


Knowledgeable and enthusiastic about teaching environmental
science.

A 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 widely varying levels of proficiency and from
various backgrounds and abilities.

Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.






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. If get selected for the position then please request official
electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to
hrtranscripts@austincc.edu. This email address must be
entered as the recipient. Please do not select "Austin Community
College" from the menu. It will not be received by ACC Human
Resources. If you need assistance, please contact your university's
registrar's office. If official electronic transcripts are not an
option, a hardcopy can be mailed to the following address:



ACC Human Resources



Attn: Prisca M .Baker



6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224



Austin, TX 78752



Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped "issued to
student" are not accepted.



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 and prudent actions to
prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.






Number of Openings:

12



Job Posting Close Date:

August 31, 2026



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--Environmental-Science---Technology_R-8857








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