Adjunct Faculty-College Success (part-time)

Pierce College District; Washington; On-site; USD 1,388,827 - 1,978,026; Part time

Job summary

Pierce College District is seeking adjunct faculty for the College Success program in a part-time pool. The instructor will teach courses as assigned using the department's common curriculum and employ diverse teaching styles and technology to promote student success.

Applicants must have a Master’s degree and be affiliated with a Pierce College community partner (e.g., board member or volunteer). A one-day paid training will introduce instructors to Pierce College and the College Success

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Affiliation with a Pierce College community partner (e.g., board member or volunteer).

Responsibilities

• Teach course(s) as assigned.
• Use common curriculum provided by College Success department.
• Conduct assigned classes in a manner that promotes student success and incorporates various teaching styles and technology.
• Be available to students before and after class either in-person or virtually.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Be a point of connection between Pierce College students and their community organization.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Technology in classroom

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Pool (part-time)-College Success (PTF2606)

THIS POSITION IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF PIERCE COLLEGE

Applications will remain on file for 1 year.

Lecture rate is generally $1,221,95 per credit hour.

• Teach course(s) as assigned.
• Use common curriculum provided by College Success department.
• Conduct assigned classes in a manner that promotes student success and incorporates various teaching styles and technology.
• Be available to students before and after class either in-person or virtually.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Be a point of connection between Pierce College students and their community organization.

Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Affiliation with a community partner of Pierce College (for example: board member, or volunteer.)

Preferred:

• Ability to speak in front of and facilitate groups of up to 35

Note: Successful applicants must complete a College Success summer training program. The program includes a one-day, in-person, paid training that introduces instructors to Pierce College, the College Success department, mission, staff, curriculum, and pedagogical training.

• References: A list of 3 recent professional references with name, relationship to candidate, address, email address, and telephone number. Letters of recommendation will NOT be accepted.
• Detailed curriculum vitae of all educational and professional experience, which includes a list of courses taught (Curriculum Vitae).
• Teaching Philosophy (max 500 words): Pierce College has set a goal of eliminating areas of inequity for all student populations. How will you contribute to this effort in the classroom? How have you infused, or how will you infuse equity and inclusion into your classroom.

Attachments:

• Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all relevant college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. Unofficial transcripts acceptable; official transcripts required prior to hire. International transcripts (including from Canada) must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members.

Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

Screening & Interview Process:

If a hiring need arises, only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants must complete a College Success summer training program.
• Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW 28B.112.
• An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.

Pierce College supports and values the dignity of each member of its community and visitors, and is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment applies to all levels and areas of operations and programs and is intended to ensure that all students and employees are provided equitable opportunities to realize their goals and to function safely and effectively within the Pierce College environment.

Pierce College recognizes its responsibility under state laws and their implementing regulations to investigate, resolve, implement corrective measures, and monitor the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Pierce College prohibits discrimination against and harassment of members of these protected classes, as well as any additional class(es) protected by local, state, or federal law. Any individual found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including the possibility of exclusion from Pierce College facilities, dismissal from Pierce College as a student, and/or dismissal from employment, as applicable.

Members of the college community, guests, or visitors who believe they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the District Title IX/EEO Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, or if for some other reason a report cannot be made to the Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to one of the alternate designees listed below.

District Title IX Coordinator and District Section 504 Coordinator

Kelly Benson

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom

Cascade Building, Room 237

9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98498-1999

253-964-6716 | [e-mail]

District Aff... – Paula Henson-Williams – 253-864-3229 – [e-mail]

Deputy Title IX Coordinator – District Athletics – Duncan Stevenson – 253-964-6612 – [e-mail]

Deputy Title IX Coordinator – Student Conduct – Julie Draper Davis – 253-912-2331 – [e-mail]

Deputy Title IX Coordinator – Pierce College at Joint Base Lewis-McChord – Ron Burleson – 253-912-2242 – [e-mail]

Deputy Title IX Coordinator – EEO/Human Resources – Deena Forsythe – 253-964-6586 – [e-mail]