Plant and Soil Science Instructor at Walla Walla Community College in Walla Walla, Washington

Job Description:

Plant and Soil Science Instructor



Walla Walla Community College






Salary: $68,178.00 - $77,724.00 Annually



Job Type: Full Time



Job Number: 2024-001021



Location: Walla Walla, WA



Department: WORKFORCE TRANSFER & TRADES



Closing: Continuous



Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.




Description



Job posting was updated on 9/5/2024 with a new start date and initial screening date.



Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, Tenure-Track Plant & Soil Science Instructor on the Walla Walla campus located in Walla Walla, Washington. The start date is at the beginning of the Winter quarter in January 2025.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. We have identified three core themes that describe the fundamental aspects of the College's mission by translating it into practice: Student Success, Strong Communities, and Resource Stewardship. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.




General Description:



The ideal candidate is a creative, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual who will complement the Agriculture (and related) Department(s) by providing quality plant and soil science instruction. This is a 176-day contract with the expectation of 35-hours per work week on campus. The contract closely mirrors the academic schedule from September through June. The Faculty Contract (Download PDF reader) provides a much greater depth of information.




Essential Functions:



Teaching responsibilities may include several of the following courses: Basic Soil Science, Soil Fertility & Management, Soil Ecology & Biogeochemistry, Weed Biology & Identification, Irrigation Principles, Irrigation Controls, Agriculture Safety & Pesticide Licensing, or others pertinent to the ideal candidate's area of expertise. There are other opportunities to assist in the curriculum development and instruction in Agricultural Sciences and Systems courses and a new “Farm to Fork” collaboration between Agriculture, Culinary Arts, and other related programs. Course levels taught may be 100-level introductory courses up to 400-level bachelors' courses, depending upon qualifications.



Full-time teaching faculty are credentialed, professional educators with the primary responsibility of providing a quality education for all WWCC students. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of teacher, mentor, and facilitator of learning.


There are five categories and specific responsibilities which constitute a faculty member's contractual assignment. These categories are broadly described below and are more fully described in Article 12 of the Faculty Contract (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader).

Teaching/Equivalent Responsibilities: Teaching is the primary responsibility of this position. This includes additional aspects of teaching such as: classroom preparation, curriculum development, grading, office hours, and development and preparation of student outcomes assessments.

Advising: Good advising is key to student retention and success and is fostered through informed and intentional academic advising and widespread student access. These responsibilities incorporate both academic advising and mentorship.

Professional Development: WWCC recognizes the importance of professional development and is committed to providing funding for the ongoing professional improvement of faculty. Professional development will encompass required College-wide training and self-selected scholarly and creative endeavors.

Professional Accomplishments: Participation in professional organizations and contributions to the profession are encouraged and recognized. Faculty are urged to share expertise and knowledge through conferences, presentations, applying research and/or publishing.

Service to the College: Service may include serving students, faculty, the College, and the community.

Competencies


There are six essential instructional competency areas valued for all teaching faculty at WWCC. These essential instructional competencies focus on student success, equity, and teaching.

1. Student Success Teaching Strategies - Implement and practice diverse teaching and learning strategies understanding that students come with different educational preparedness.
2. Outcomes-Based Design - Design curricula, assignments, and projects that align with course and College-wide learning outcomes.
3. Assessment - Develop student knowledge and mastery through consistent and timely formative and summative assessments.
4. Equity, Diversity, and Cultural Inclusivity - Design learning opportunities that recognize student diversity as well as foster a learning environment of inclusion and understanding.
5. Digital and Information Literacy - Ensure students have technological and digital literacy skills needed for success at university-level academic institutions or professional-technical work occupations.
6. Commitment to Professional Development and College Life - Engage in continuous professional growth as well as participate in activities that promote the Walla Walla Community College's mission, vision and guiding principles.




Required Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.

Bachelor's Degree in Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field and professional expertise in the field of study.

Demonstrated proficiency teaching at the college-level; teaching experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count towards the requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field

Experience working in agronomy

Experience teaching Plant and Soil Science at a community college

Experience facilitating undergraduate research

Experience working with, and relating to, people from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds

Bilingual, Spanish/English desired

You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway!
Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.





Conditions/Terms of Employment


This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Faculty terms and conditions of employment are negotiated with their exclusive bargaining representative, the Association for Higher Education. A complete copy of the agreement can be found on the WWCC Employment Page.

Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and official college transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition for consideration of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. The College is a tobacco-free campus.


Compensation:

The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule. Employee placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Salary is dependent on the number of days of the contract and the candidate's placement on the negotiated faculty salary schedule. Initial placement is generally $68,178 - $77,724 for a standard 176-day contract, dependent on qualifications (additional compensation for doctorate degree).

The College has a comprehensive faculty benefit program including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; and retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). The college also supports faculty professional development. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.



Required Application Materials


This position will remain open until filled.
To be included in the initial screening, applications should be received by September 16, 2024. To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

Online NEOGOV application.

Cover letter- please answer the following:

What inspired you to apply to Walla Walla Community College as a Plant and Soil Science Instructor? Please describe how you meet each of the required qualifications, as well as the instructional competencies for this position. (Two-page maximum).

Please share how your unique qualifications and teaching philosophy as a Plant and Soil Science Instructor will contribute towards student success at a rural community college. (Two-page maximum).

Curriculum vitae or comprehensive resume

Names and contact information for three professional references

Answers to two (2) supplemental questions

Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.

Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application.
If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at
support@governmentjobs.com.



WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.


Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email
personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.






To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/4523328/plant-and-soil-science-instructor










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