World History Adjunct

Olympic College; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 1,136,520 - 1,618,680; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred Compensation Program

TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan

Sick leave

Aflac insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness center access

Reduced rate parking

Job summary

Olympic College is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the World History position on the Bremerton campus. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in History and have previous teaching experience. Responsibilities include teaching college-level courses, maintaining accurate student records, and providing quality instruction.

The position focuses on student-centered learning and requires commitment to diversity and social justice. Benefits include deferred compensation programs and tuition waivers after meeting specific engagement criteria.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History from an accredited college or university.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Ability to teach World Civilization courses (HIST 126, 127, 128).
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach in‑person and distance classes as needed.
• Provide quality teaching, preparation, and grading.
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete required forms.

Skills

Teaching experience

Master's degree in History

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Master's degree in History

Job description

World History Adjunct

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Reports to: Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities

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

Olympic College is specifically recruiting adjunct faculty to teach the World Civilization sequence (HIST 126, 127, and 128). Candidates must be available to teach in person on the Bremerton campus and are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and employ data-informed decision-making in their instruction.

Essential Functions

• Teach in‑person classes on the Bremerton campus and distance classes as needed.
• Teach college‑level courses in accordance with the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, syllabi, and departmental guidelines.
• Provide quality teaching including related preparation and grading.
• Provide class syllabi to students and the division office as requested.
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete required forms.
• May include evening instruction and/or instruction at satellite campuses.
• Communicate punctually with students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in History from an accredited college or university.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Ability to teach World Civilization courses (HIST 126, 127, 128).
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desired Qualifications

• College‑level teaching experience.

Qualities of Successful Applicants

• Effectively teach and inspire excitement and enthusiasm in courses.
• Commit to teaching students with little or no background, as well as experienced students desiring to further their careers.
• Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as military veterans.
• Incorporate accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively and collegially, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and build rapport with colleagues, staff, and students.
• Incorporate technology in course delivery, including learning management systems.
• Show appreciation of diversity and the benefits of cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.

Benefits

• Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan.
• TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan.
• Sick leave.
• Aflac insurance.
• Space available tuition waiver.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Fitness center access.
• Reduced rate parking.
• Priority consideration for on-site childcare (space available).

Note: Adjunct faculty are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire. Adjuncts must work 50 percent of a full‑time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours at other SBCTC colleges may count toward this requirement.

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