Adjunct Faculty, Architecture

Adjunct Faculty, Architecture

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity as a community college, promote student success, and provide affordable access to higher education and workforce training.

We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that values intellectual curiosity, 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 underserved students, focuses on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes, welcomes difference, models respectful interaction, and engages with the community.

Job Posting

Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Architecture

Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for preparing and delivering Architecture coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline‑appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to student success and create an environment that promotes belonging for all.

Principal

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare and teach Architecture courses to a multicultural student population based on approved learning outcomes, using a variety of instructional strategies.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services that do not discriminate based on protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through professional development.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by department chair, dean, or higher administration.

Additional Duties:

• Contribute to the development of course curriculum for specific Architecture courses within the Associate of Science degree program.

Technology:

• Demonstrate proficiency with computer applications, online resources, and classroom technologies.
• Use an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop course content and administer duties.

Principal Professional Standards:

• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and final grade submission.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students.
• Demonstrate civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with college policies and meet professional teaching standards.
• Use the college's learning management system appropriately.

Required

Education:

• Bachelor's in Architecture from an NAAB‑accredited institution plus architectural licensure in a U.S. jurisdiction;
• Master's degree in Architecture or Architecture Studies; or
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Architecture.

Required

Work Experience:

• Three (3) years of documented professional experience in architectural design and building project production using current technology and software, including expertise in commercial and residential design, structural assemblies, and MEP systems.

Preferred

Work Experience:

• College‑level teaching experience, including production of curriculum materials (syllabi, lecture materials, videos, student handouts).

Additional Requirements:

• Active architectural licensure/registration is preferred.

Application Requirements:

1. Upload the following documents:

• Unofficial or copy of transcripts
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Cover letter explaining interest in the position

2. If selected, request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly to hr transcripts. Do not select “Austin Community College” from a menu; the transcripts must be received by ACC Human Resources. If electronic transcripts are not an option, a hard copy can be mailed to the following address:

ACC Human Resources
Attn:
Prisca M. Baker
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Bldg 3000, Suite 3.2224
Austin, TX 78752

Note: Photocopies of transcripts or transcripts stamped “issued to student” are not accepted.

Working Conditions:

• Work is routinely performed in an office/classroom environment.
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Work safely and follow safety rules; report unsafe conditions and take reasonable actions to prevent unsafe practices.

Number of Openings: 4

Job Posting Close Date: August 31, 2026

Clery Act: Employees may be required to report crimes under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.

Disclaimer: This description is an overview and not an all‑inclusive list of duties or required skills. Duties may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested.

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