Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Austin Community College
Job overview
The Adjunct Faculty, Accounting role involves preparing and delivering accounting courses to a diverse student body, supporting student success and fostering an inclusive learning environment at Austin Community College.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires teaching accounting courses, evaluating student progress, providing mentoring, staying current in the field, and performing related tasks assigned by college leadership, while using technology like Blackboard for course management.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a master's degree in accounting or related qualifications per SACSCOC standards, with at least three years of non-teaching accounting work experience; proficiency in technology and online teaching tools is required.
Work environment and culture
The college values intellectual curiosity, innovative teaching, equitable access, student success, respectful interaction, and community engagement, fostering a supportive and diverse academic environment.
Company information
Austin Community College is a public two-year institution serving about 41,000 students, focused on affordable access to higher education and workforce training with a commitment to community development and student success.
Job location and travel
The position requires maintaining domicile in Texas and involves work in classroom and office environments with some physical activity; remote work options are not specified.
Application process
Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts, a CV or résumé, a cover letter, and arrange for official transcripts to be sent to the college by the application deadline of December 31, 2025.
Unique job features
The job emphasizes innovative, student-centered teaching methods and compliance with professional and accreditation standards, with a focus on serving a multicultural student population.
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
Tailor your resume to emphasize your teaching experience in accounting, highlighting your ability to engage diverse, multicultural student populations and use innovative instructional strategies aligned with community college standards.
Showcase your proficiency with educational technologies, especially experience with online learning management systems like Blackboard, and your capability to manage course content and administrative tasks digitally.
Apply to the position via multiple platforms including the official Austin Community College careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Network with current Austin Community College faculty in the accounting or business division on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by complimenting a recent course they taught, asking about their experience with ACC’s teaching culture, or inquiring about student engagement strategies they recommend.
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