Business Associate Faculty

University of California; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Everett Community College seeks an Business Associate Faculty to teach in the Business department, delivering courses and supporting student success. The role emphasizes equitable teaching practices, curriculum development, and ongoing assessment of student outcomes.

Responsibilities include course design, syllabus creation, student advising, and collaboration with college services. A master’s in business and relevant experience are required; hybrid work may be approved per policy.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of colleagues and students.
• Understanding of current best practices related to business.
• Proficiency with office technology and learning management systems.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster an equitable, anti-racist, and inclusive learning environment.
• Develop curriculum and deliver teaching activities to maximize student learning.
• Teach courses in accordance with course records and schedules.
• Develop and submit current course syllabi using inclusive templates.
• Assess student work and help monitor learning outcomes.
• Maintain department records and refer students to campus services.
• Establish regular office hours for student consultation.
• Participate in college trainings and committee work.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Office software proficiency

Education

Master degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

The Business department offers pathways to students for Business Direct Transfer Agreement, Business Administration (Certificate or Associate in Technical Arts), Bookkeeping Certificate, Accounting Associate in Technical Arts, and Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting.

Examples of courses taught include:

• BUS 150: Marketing
• BUS 200: Management
• BUS& 101: Introduction to Business
• BUS& 110: Business Communications

TITLE: Business Associate Faculty

SALARY: $20,485/quarter at 100% course load/1.0 FTE*

WORKLOAD: Varies by quarterly assignment

SCHEDULE: Varies by quarterly assignment

UNION: AFT

DIVISION: Instruction

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean of Business

POSITION NUMBER: 00021997

This position may be eligible for hybrid work, per Everett Community College’s Telework Policy.

*Assignments vary in credits/load. For example, one 5 credit lecture course would be 33.33% course load. Additional compensation may be available for courses that meet high wage / high demand criteria. Please review Appendix D of the AFT Contract for salary information.

Teaching

• Foster an equitable, anti-racist, and culturally inclusive learning environment and demonstrate an awareness of the experiences and needs of the current student population.
• Develop curriculum, prepare, modify and deliver teaching/learning activities designed to maximize student learning and foster inclusive excellence.
• Teach courses in accordance with the course record, course syllabus, approved student learning objectives, and quarterly course schedules. Design and/or deliver course assignments, learning activities and assessments that enable students to meet the course’s stated learning outcomes.
• Develop a current course syllabus using the College’s inclusive syllabus template and submit it to the Instruction Office prior to the start of the quarter.
• At the course level, assess student work using appropriate methodologies that promote further learning; at the department or program level; at the program or department level, disaggregate, review and assess student learning outcomes with the goal of continuous improvement and reduction of opportunity gaps.
• Complete summative evaluations of student work during the College’s scheduled finals week; submit final grades by the designated deadline.
• Create and maintain department and student records in accordance with college policies and procedures.
• Refer students to college services, community agencies and other professionals as appropriate.
• Establish, post, and maintain regularly scheduled office hours for consultation with students.

Participation in College Matters

• Complete annual trainings as required by state and federal law. Associate Faculty will be compensated for trainings required by the College independent of compensation received for their quarterly workload assignment.
• Read and respond to College communications (phone, email, etc.) in a timely manner.

Continuation of Professional Standards

• Stay current in relevant best practices, emerging topics, and research.
• Maintain certification and/or licensure required by the College in the performance of the faculty member’s assignment.

Optional Duties

• By mutual agreement, compensation may be available for participation in the following:
  1. Opening week activities, meetings and professional development opportunities.
  2. Faculty forums.
  3. Annual commencement ceremony in June.
  4. Service on committees.
  5. Department, division and College meetings and be involved in department, division and college matters.

Reassigned Time

• The leadership of the College has the right to assign faculty duties to faculty members.
• Faculty may be assigned non-faculty duties including, but not limited to, administrative functions, leadership of college initiatives, or other specially assigned duties.

Required Education and Experience (or equivalent combination of):

• Master degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• Two (2) years of professional expertise in a business-related field.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of colleagues and students
• Understanding of current best practices related to business
• Proficiency with office technology and learning management systems
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Preferred

Teaching experience in a college or university setting

Physical Requirements

Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers and telecommunication devices.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed reports, both in written and audible formats.
• Ability to exchange information with others.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing routine tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to navigate the environments, conditions, and hazards typical of this role.

Terms of Employment

• FLSA overtime exempt
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures.
• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement.