Adjunct Instructor: Sociology

Pierce College; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Pierce College District is recruiting part-time adjunct instructors for Joint Base Lewis McChord, at the Stone and McChord Education Centers. Openings cover Natural and Physical Sciences, Math, and Humanities with in-person rates per credit and online rates per student per credit.

Face-to-face rate is $1,190.98 per credit; online rate is $59.54 per student per credit. Qualified applicants will hold a Master’s degree as described and be able to teach assigned courses, promote student success, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the specialized discipline.
• OR Master’s degree from an accredited institution within any discipline that includes 15 semester credits in the specific discipline that you are teaching in.
• Other qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Teach course(s) as assigned.
• 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, and
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in discipline

Master’s degree with 15 credits in discipline

Job description

Are you passionate about teaching active duty military, their families, and veterans? Would you enjoy helping adult learners meet their educational and career goals? If you are committed to closing equity gaps through high quality instruction and access to certificates and degrees, we invite you to apply to join our team!

The education programs at Joint Base Lewis McChord are specifically designed to serve the needs of active-duty military personnel, their family members, VA benefit recipients, and civilians in the community. Accelerated terms, arranged courses, hybrid and online courses with two entry points per term meet specific needs of our non-traditional students.

Applications are now being accepted to create a pool of qualified applicants for anticipated part-time teaching positions at Joint Base Lewis McChord at the Stone and McChord Education Centers. We are currently seeking the following specializations:

Natural and Physical Sciences

• Astronomy
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Anatomy & Physiology

Math

• Calculus
• Statistics
• Math for Elementary Teachers I and II

Humanities

• Arabic
• Spanish
• Russian

Face to face rate, also called grounded rate, is $1,190.98 per credit (ie. $5,954.90 per five-credit lecture class) with 15 or more students. Online rate of pay is $59.54 per student per credit.

Essential Functions

• Teach course(s) as assigned.
• 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, and
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in the specialized discipline.

OR

• Master's degree from an accredited institution within any discipline that includes 15 semester credits in the specific discipline that you are teaching in.

Other qualifications may be considered.

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.

Conditions of Employment

• Physical Work Environment: Work is performed in an instructional setting and requires the ability to communicate clearly. Work also includes the ability to use a personal computer.
• 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.

For more information or assistance, contact Human Resources at: [e-mail].

The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, presence of sensory, mental or physical disability, and status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam‑era veteran. Questions may be directed to:

Kelly Benson, Interim Title IX/Section 504 and ADA Coordinator , phone : [phone] email: [e-mail]

Deena Forsythe, Vice President for Human Resources, [phone]

Paula Henson-Williams, District Aff…

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