Faculty, Welding Technology

Faculty, Welding Technology

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Austin Community College employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout the duration of employment.

Mission statement:
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. We promote student success and community development through affordable access to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees.

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for first‑generation, low‑income, and students from underserved communities
• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Prepare and deliver courses in Welding Technology. Employ engaging, innovative, and discipline‑appropriate methods that reflect a commitment to student success, an understanding of potential culturally biased teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Professors serve college students from a wide range of backgrounds, including dual‑enrolled high school students earning college credit. This position starts in August 2026.

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Welding Technology to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to community college students and discipline standards.
• Participate actively in departmental responsibilities and 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 Welding Technology.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services that do not discriminate based on protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through professional development activities.
• Support division and department goals through active collegial engagement in decision‑making and unit‑level planning.
• Serve on college wide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, or executive leadership.

• Assist in maintaining welding equipment and lab facilities.
• Travel between ACC campuses and affiliated high school campuses as needed.

• Proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Proficiency with an online learning management system such as Blackboard for developing course content and administrative duties.
• Demonstrate welding proficiency by making welds in various positions using modern inverter‑type welding equipment.
• Preferred skills in utilizing CAD drafting software.

• Use of the college's learning management system.
• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve retention.
• Attend and participate in college wide, campus, or department activities and meetings.
• Maintain civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies, procedures, and teaching standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Sciences (Metallurgy or Materials Science), Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Art (Sculpture or Studio Art).
• Associate degree in Welding Technology and 3 years of non‑teaching work experience.