Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Austin Community College
Job overview
The Adjunct Faculty, Journalism role at Austin Community College involves preparing and delivering journalism courses to a diverse student body, supporting student success and equity in education.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires teaching journalism courses, evaluating student progress, providing mentoring, staying current in the field, and supporting department goals through active engagement.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a Master's degree in Journalism or Mass Communication or a related field with 18 graduate hours in Journalism, and preferably one year of professional journalism experience.
Work environment and culture
Austin Community College values intellectual curiosity, innovative teaching, equitable access to education, student success, respect for diversity, and community engagement.
Company information
Austin Community College is a public two-year institution serving approximately 41,000 students, offering affordable access to higher education and workforce training in Texas.
Team overview
The Journalism program is part of the Communication Studies Department, known for high transfer rates and faculty with professional journalism experience.
Job location and travel
The position requires maintaining domicile in Texas, with work performed in office/classroom environments possibly across multiple campuses.
Application process
Applicants must apply by August 31, 2025, with current employees applying through Workday; other application details are not specified.
Unique job features
The role emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, use of technology in instruction, and a commitment to community college student needs and diversity.
Company overview
Austin Community College (ACC) is a public community college system serving the Austin, Texas metropolitan area. It offers a wide range of associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs across various fields such as arts, sciences, business, and technology. ACC generates revenue through tuition fees, state funding, and grants. Established in 1973, the college has grown to include multiple campuses and centers, providing accessible education and workforce training to a diverse student population.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your master's degree in Journalism or Mass Communication and any graduate coursework relevant to the discipline, as per SACSCOC accreditation standards.
Emphasize your experience teaching diverse, multicultural student populations and your ability to use dynamic, non-traditional instructional methods tailored to community college students.
Showcase your proficiency with educational technology, including learning management systems like Blackboard, and your ability to develop engaging online and hybrid course content.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Austin Community College official careers page, LinkedIn, and any academic job boards listing this position to maximize exposure.
Connect on LinkedIn with faculty or staff in the Communication Studies Department at Austin Community College, using ice breakers like commenting on recent department news or asking about their approach to culturally responsive teaching.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'culturally responsive teaching,' 'multicultural student success,' 'learning management system,' and 'journalism education.'
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