Job Description

Faculty:-Responsibilities and Duties

Prepare and teach courses in the field of Journalism to a diverse and multicultural student based on the J&MC 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. Serve as a mentor to students in the Journalism 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 higher authorities.

Technology

Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.

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 official college functions. Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success. Attend and participate in college-wide, 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 Journalism or Mass Communication from recognized University with Industry Experience.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

Experience in the Journalism field

and knowledge of current industry standards

and practices. Willingness to ensure that current curriculum is meeting these standards to prepare students for degree completion and/or transfer to a university program. Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment. A commitment to establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff representing diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods to teach students of widely varying levels of proficiency and from diverse 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 diverse workforce. 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 and diverse groups from the 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 underrepresented students.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Health insurance
Work Location: In person