Instructor, Design & User Experience

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 4.0300.01If you are a current Austin Community College employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.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 teachingIs attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunitiesCares 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 outcomesWelcomes difference and models respectful interaction with othersEngages with the community both within and outside of ACCJob Posting TitleInstructor, Design & User ExperienceJob Description SummaryThe Instructor provides high-quality instruction in design and user experience to active-duty military students, supporting their transition into civilian careers while contributing to curriculum development, student success initiatives, and program advancement.Job DescriptionSupervision Received and ExercisedReports to the Department Chair. May provide guidance to interns or student workers.Description Of Duties And TasksInstruction & Student LearningTeach design studio courses to active-duty military students using approved learning outcomes.Deliver engaging, experiential instruction tailored to adult learners and military-affiliated students.Apply instructional strategies that recognize the unique experiences, structure, and learning styles of military learners.Evaluate student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.Maintain records of attendance, grades, and student progress.Foster a structured learning environment that supports discipline, collaboration, and career readiness.Hold office hours and provide academic support, mentorship, and career transition guidance.Curriculum Development & Academic EngagementDevelop and maintain course materials and LMS content aligned with workforce-relevant skills.Participate in curriculum alignment and improvement to support military-to-civilian career pathways.Support credit articulation efforts and alignment to credit-bearing programs.Student Success & EngagementMonitor student progress and intervene when needed to support persistence and completion.Collaborate with program leadership to enhance outcomes for military-affiliated students.Support experiential learning opportunities that mirror real-world and defense-related design challenges.Program Coordination & Service ResponsibilitiesCoordinate course logistics and communications for cohorts of military students.Support program events, including Design Jam sessions and military cohort engagements.Assist with program documentation, reporting, and compliance requirements.Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including military and workforce organizations.Provide guidance to interns or student workers as needed.Job RequirementsKnowledge and Skills: Instructional ExcellenceDemonstrates strong teaching and facilitation skills in structured, cohort-based environments.Applies culturally responsive teaching practices, including awareness of military culture.Adapts instruction to meet the needs of adult and military learners.Curriculum & Program DevelopmentAligns curriculum with workforce outcomes and military transition needs.Contributes to program innovation and continuous improvement.Applies research and analytical skills to curriculum mapping and credit alignment.Student-Centered ApproachPromotes engagement, persistence, and completion among military-affiliated students.Provides meaningful feedback and mentorship, including career pathway guidance.Builds structured and supportive learning environments.Collaboration & CommunicationCommunicates effectively with students, faculty, and program stakeholders.Works collaboratively across departments and with external military and industry partners.Demonstrates professionalism and interpersonal effectiveness.Operational & Organizational EffectivenessManages time, cohort schedules, and program logistics effectively.Supports program coordination and administrative processes.Maintains accuracy in documentation and compliance.Technical & Industry ExpertiseDemonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom, including Blackboard Ultra.Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties.Proficiency with design software and tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar).Maintains current knowledge of design and UX trends.Integrates industry practices relevant to both commercial and government/military environments.EducationMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree.Preferred EducationMaster’s degree in a related field.ExperienceThree (3) years of industry experience or equivalent.Preferred ExperienceTeaching experience in higher education or military training environments.Experience working with military or veteran populations.Work EnvironmentInstruction occurs in classroom or studio environments, possibly hybrid, and may involve working with structured military cohorts.Salary Range (PG 122)$63,475 - $79,343Number Of Openings1Job Posting Close DateMay 15, 2026Clery ActAs 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.DisclaimerThe 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.