Austin, Texas, United States
Hybrid
Job Posting Closing Times: Job postings are removed from advertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., at midnight on the day before the closing date.
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. – AR 4.0300.01
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 embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement. We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.
As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:
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 populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, 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
Job Posting Title:
AE Instructor I (Hourly)Job Description Summary:
Responsible for instruction, grading and registration, and attendance records in High School Equivalency (HSE/GED Math & Language Arts) or English as a Second Language (ESL) at various ACC campuses and/or community partner locations. This hourly rate and position is for instructors assigned to 1 or more classes. Multiple positions are available.Job Description:
Description of Duties & Tasks
Develop a classroom environment conducive to optimal student learning with a balance of structure and care.
Instruct adults in English as a Second Language (ESL) which includes reading and listening comprehension, speaking practice, grammar, and writing, digital literacy, financial literacy, and civics; instruct adults in Math and Language Arts in preparation for the GED Test or TSI Test.
Maintain and document student daily attendance records.
Monitor, and record student progress using formal and informal methods.
Participate in mandated teacher training sessions.
Complete annual professional development requirements established by the Texas Workforce Commission and Austin Community College District.
Knowledge
Knowledge of effective teaching techniques and strategies for high student engagement.
Able to plan creative, relevant interactive lessons that match student learning needs.
Effective classroom management and individual communication techniques.
Growth mindset and its application in the classroom.
Knowledge of ACC student systems such as ACC email, ACCeID, and online services.
Knowledge of virtual conferencing tools such as Zoom.
Skills
Maintain an established work schedule, including evenings and/or weekends.
Effectively using interpersonal and communication skills including diplomacy and professionalism.
Effectively use organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to follow policies and procedures.
Ability to assist students with digital literacy and ACC online tools such as ACC email, ACCeID, and other related online services.
Technology
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, video creation, and other technologies for the classroom.
Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard Ultra to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)
Principal Professional Standards
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
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.
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Mathematics, Applied Linguistics, English, Adult Education, or a closely related field.
Required Experience
1 year experience teaching varied student populations, including ESL/ELL/ESOL, K-12, adult education, and higher education.
OR At least 3 graduate hours in an appropriate education course focused on adult learners, educational psychology, teaching developmental courses, or educational methods.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in education or related field
Experience teaching within the School of College Readiness, ENGL, INRW, ESOL, or EDUC
Reading certification such as Neuhaus, Wilson or similar
Working Conditions & Requirements
Ability to teach evenings and weekends
Ability to teach in person at any ACC campus and online
Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation for local travel
Work is performed in the classroom, ACCelerator labs, or online environments.
Requires extended standing, walking, sitting, and reaching. Occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Special Requirements
Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for local Austin area travel.
Pay Rate
$32.70/hour
Up to 19 hours per week.
Number of Openings:
10Job Posting Close Date:
October 5, 2026As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.
Austin Community College produces an Annual Security Report as required by the Clery Act. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus; public property adjacent to and accessible from campus; and in certain non-campus buildings/property owned or controlled by ACC. The report includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information.
For direct access to the current Annual Security Report, visit www.austincc.edu/asr . You may obtain a hard copy by contacting the Clery Compliance Officer ( CleryComplianceOfficer@austincc.edu ). For an overview, see ACC's Clery Act website.
The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. ACC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by ACC at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job.
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