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Austin Community College · 4 hours ago

Faculty, Software & Web Development

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $96K/yr

3+ years exp

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. The Software Development & Computer Science Faculty supports learning on campus and all distance learning modalities for both associate and bachelor degrees, preparing and delivering coursework in engaging and innovative ways that promote student success.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the field of Software and Web Development 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

Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and departmental governance, including curriculum review and revision, program review, assessment of student learning outcomes at the course and program level, and other departmental activities

Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations

Serve as a mentor to students in the Software and Web Development program

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

Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and unit-level planning

Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces

Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor

Qualification

Master's degreeComputer ScienceSoftware DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentOnline Learning Management SystemProgramming LanguagesTeaching ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, Computer or Software Engineering; or

Computer-based Information Systems (e.g., management, decision, data-processing) or Network Security; or

Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines

Three years of non-teaching, industry-related work experience in the Computer Science and Information Technology field, specifically related to computer programming, software development and web development

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.)

Proficiency in latest programming languages

Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment

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

Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter

Experience using technology as an instructional aide where appropriate to enhance learning

Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies

A strong commitment to teaching in a community college setting, including teaching practices that reflect an understanding of the multicultural classroom and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the classroom and the workplace

Commitment to a culture of care for all

Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and to the principles and practices associated with Servant-Leadership

Ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills and backgrounds

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with varied populations from the local community as well as students, staff, faculty, and administration

Strength in communication media, both verbal and written, as well as listening

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends, including possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information

Understanding of what it means to teach in a community college environment that serves often underprepared and underserved students