Faculty, Building Construction Technology
Job #0910019
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Closing Date: 01/08/2010
Apply for this position by the closing date listed above.
Position Information
| Location | As assigned. |
| Hours | Hours as assigned: Must maintain an established schedule. Some positions may also include evenings and weekends. |
| Salary | Salary is assigned according to the Full-Time Faculty Salary Scale |
| FLSA Status | Exempt |
| Criminal Background Check | Pre-Employment Criminal Background Checks are required for all Staff and Faculty positions. |
Job Purpose
To instruct students in accordance with College policy and procedures.
Reports To
Department Chair of the Building Construction Technology Department
Description of Duties and Tasks
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Instructs students in a variety of Building Construction Technology courses.
- Maintains professional competence and participates in professional development activities.
- Plans and organizes lesson plans, research and reference materials, syllabi, curriculum development, and other learning aids.
- Maintains office hours to assist students.
- Serves on college-wide and departmental committees.
- Participates in advising students, registration, graduation, general assembly, and other official College functions.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Department Chair, Dean, and/or Executive Vice President.
Knowledge
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Required
- Effective teaching techniques adaptable to a variety of learning styles.
- Understanding the comprehensive mission and philosophy of community colleges.
- Subject matter and related and/or relevant topics and issues in the teaching discipline.
- Sensitive issues relating to a diverse student body.
- Principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership.
Skills
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Required
- Effective planning, organizing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Effectively assisting student learning.
- Interacting with students of diverse backgrounds.
- Being punctual for classes and office hours. faculty assignments may include days, evenings, weekends, and/or multiple campus locations.
- Maintaining an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
- Maintaining confidentiality of student information.
Computer Skills
Required
- Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, class room or other current learning technologies for effective teaching at the community college level.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with students.
- Work is routinely performed in a classroom or lab setting.
Work Experience
Required
- Three years directly related non-teaching professional experience.
Preferred
Education
Required
- In accordance with SACS accreditation requirements, Associate's degree in Building Construction Technology (Building Construction, Carpentry, Home Building, etc.) and 3 years non-teaching work experience.
Preferred
Other
Required
- Reliable transportation for local area travel.
- 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.
Application Procedures
- Selected interviewees are expected to prepare and deliver a 15 to 20 minute teaching demonstration. Interviewees may also be required to submit a portfolio of recent professional work at the time of interview including any materials created for teaching environment.
Transcript Requirements
Transcripts
Applications are complete upon receipt of an official transcript. ACC only accepts transcripts that are mailed directly from educational institutions. Educational Institutions must mail transcripts to the Highland Business Center, Attn. E.M. Breedlove, 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, TX 78752.
Transcript Policy http://www.austincc.edu/hr/apply/transcriptpolicy.php
Foreign Transcripts
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for Faculty and/or Adjunct Faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for ACC job opportunities.
Foreign Transcript Policy http://www.austincc.edu/hr/apply/transcriptpolicy.php
ACC Benefits Overview
Full-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 90 days of employment. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D.
ACC does not participate in Social Security. ACC participates in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and the Optional Retirement Program (ORP-Faculty Only). Part-time and Hourly employees participate in the ACC Money Purchase Plan (ACCMPP) as a retirement program required by Federal law.
