Business and Technology Adjunct at Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington

Job Description:

Description

Business Technology Adjunct
Salary: $5,000 - $6,000 per 5 credit hours
Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Reports to: Dean of Business, Information Technology, & Transitional StudiesOlympic College, an award-winning college on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, strives to attract faculty who will help accomplish the college's mission of helping students succeed. Olympic College seeks to recruit faculty who will enthusiastically support the College's commitment to the academic success of all students, including first-generation students, students of color, students with disabilities, military veterans, students of varying ages, students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions, and students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, leading diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and employing data-informed decision-making in their instruction. As an Achieving the Dream institution, the college is part of a network of more than 220 colleges, each committed to helping students achieve their college and career goals. The position will teach Business Technology course(s) in accordance with the college catalog and departmental guidelines, contingent upon skill requirements, in one or more of the following areas: Accounting Technology, Business Correspondence, Business English, and MS Office Suite Technology. The adjunct faculty member must be able to teach in a variety of formats, including: face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, or online. Essential Functions

Provide quality teaching including related preparation and grading.

Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested.

Maintain and provide accurate and complete course and student records in a professional and timely manner.

Availability to teach day and /or evening classes using the following modalities: for Face to Face, online, hybrid/hyflex.

Maintain clear and punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff.

Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business education, computer applications, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.


• Successful teaching or professional experience.


• Proficient with the technology necessary to teach online or partially online courses and the ability to learn and use instructional technology such as CANVAS.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's college degree or equivalent in business or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.


• Three years of successful college teaching experience.


• Competency-based curriculum development experience.

Successful Applicants will

Impart excitement and enthusiasm towards course content and the educational experience.

Utilize a variety of alternative teaching methods and modalities to engage and meet the educational needs of diverse student populations, including the use of technology in instruction to facilitate student success.

Incorporate the use of technology (i.e., Learning Management Systems such as Canvas and/or Web Enhanced) to support instruction.

Demonstrate a commitment to teaching diverse students with various education, age and language backgrounds.

Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.

Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.

Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, socio-economic, racial and other backgrounds as well as military veterans.

Demonstrate an understanding of accessibility and universal design and provide special accommodations via course materials and classroom activities as needed.

Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and build rapport with colleagues, staff, and students as part of an educational team.

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.

Demonstrate ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.

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.



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 per quarter. 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. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows.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 and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.Conditions of Employment

Official college transcripts are required if hired.

Successful completion of a criminal background history background check.

How to Apply To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

Olympic College Online Application

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

EEO StatementOlympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College 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 people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: Carroll McWhorter, 360-475-7301. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice. Apply Now