English Adjunct Faculty

Olympic College; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 1,477,000 - 2,104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS)

Sick leave

Space-available tuition waiver

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness center

On-site childcare priority

Job summary

Olympic College is seeking English Adjunct Faculty to teach composition and related English courses at its Bremerton Campus. The role emphasizes student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, and data-informed instruction.

Adjuncts teach mostly in-person and may cover day/evening schedules, with potential PSNS program involvement. Open to part-time, quarterly appointments; salary is paid per credit hour, with the college maintaining a pool for future vacancies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English from an accredited college or university.
• College teaching experience.
• Must be available to teach during the day and in person.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily English composition course(s) in accordance with the college catalog and course outlines.
• Teach day and evening classes in person; some locations may be on branch campuses.
• Teach in-person and/or hybrid composition courses.
• Provide syllabi and materials to students by the first day of quarter.
• Contribute to English assessment efforts and respond to students' queries in a timely fashion.
• Identify learning needs and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
• Communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators punctually.

Education

Master's degree in English

College teaching experience

Available to teach during the day and in person

Job description

English Adjunct Faculty (All Campuses)

Salary: $1,300* per credit hour

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Division: Social Sciences and Humanities

Reports to: Interim Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities

*This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established.

Olympic College is continuously recruiting English Adjunct Faculty (part-time) to primarily teach composition and research courses at its Bremerton Campus. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and who employ data-informed decision-making in their instruction.

Essential Functions

• Teach primarily English composition course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, use agreed-upon course outlines, develop course syllabi in alignment with English 101, 102, and/or 235 Student Learning Outcomes, and departmental guidelines.
• Teach day and evening classes in person; some may be located on the branch campuses of Poulsbo and Shelton.
• May also include teaching accelerated composition courses in the industrial learning program at PSNS (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard); base access is required. These sections run on an intensive schedule (two weeks of intensive instruction, two weeks off, then two more weeks of intensive instruction) equivalent to an 11-week quarter-length course at the main or branch campuses.
• Teach in person and/or hybrid composition courses.
• Provideclasssyllabitostudentsenrolledinclassesbythe?rstdayandtothedivision of?ce by the 10th day of each quarter.
• Contribute to English Assessment efforts as needed.
• Respond to students' queries in a timely fashion.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs;
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators;
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Teaching Modality: At the time of hire, adjunct faculty typically do not teach asynchronous (fully online) courses; new adjuncts are generally assigned in-person and hybrid sections. Teaching in this modality may become a possibility in the future.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (MA) in English from an accredited college or university
• College teaching experience
• Must be available to teach during the day and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Developmental Composition
• Experience teaching Technical Writing
• Interest in teaching in an accelerated industrial learning program at PSNS.
• MFA or PhD in English

Successful applicants will be able to:

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm;
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success;
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career;
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement;
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as military veterans;
• Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voice, as well as by contributing through actions;
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation;
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate;
• Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships;
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team;
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College-approved learning management system.
• Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on a per-quarter basis. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.

Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire; Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible.

Benefits

• Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan
• TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan
• sick leave
• Aflac
• space-available tuition waiver
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• fitness center
• reduced rate
• priority consideration for on-site childcare subject to space availability

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.

• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

Suggested Materials

• Syllabi from recent courses taught
• Recent, professional letters of recommendation

EEO Statement

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, including but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, Building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

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