Tenure Track Faculty: History Salary: $71,226 - $99,041Department: Social Sciences & HumanitiesClassification: Tenure Track FacultyReports to: Dean of Social Sciences and HumanitiesProposed Start Date: September 2025Closing Date: January 10, 2025
Olympic College Olympic College seeks faculty who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational environment. A member of the Achieving the Dream Network, the College is committed to advancing excellence by leading with racial equity, in order to maximize student potential across all populations, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, and differing ability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of employing culturally-responsive pedagogy, utilizing disaggregated data to guide instruction, and teaching and mentoring minoritized student populations. Olympic College enrolls a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body of approximately 10,500 students annually. Among them, 4% are African American, 5% Latinx, 1% are Native American/Alaska Native, 1% are Pacific Islander, 7 % are Asian, 62% are White, and 15% are multiracial.
A comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Transitional Studies to include awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education in our two-county region.
Olympic College is recruiting for a full-time tenure-track faculty to join the faculty and staff team in the Social Sciences & Humanities Division. The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach both US and World history survey courses, although consideration will be given to candidates who can teach US history and have a specialization in one or more of the following areas: African American History, Latinx American History, Native American/Indigenous History, Asian American/AAPI History, or LGBTQI+ History.
Applicants with community college teaching experience and/or experience teaching introductory courses in U.S. and world history are especially encouraged to apply.
Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, and supports diversity and social justice learning opportunities.Essential Functions
Teach classes in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats, primarily on the Bremerton campus, but also at the Poulsbo and Shelton campuses when requested;
Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping; class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested; academic advising and systematic assessment of student learning are required. Contribute to development of History curriculum and student learning outcomes.
Effectively communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators; Maintain physical office hours for student consultation; attend faculty, department and division meetings; serve on college committees and participate in college governance.
Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
Successful Applicants Will
Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm;
Utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success;
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching diverse students with various education, age, and language backgrounds;
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/voices, 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;
Collaborate with OC faculty in the development of Diversity and Social Justice based courses;
Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College-approved learning management system.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
Demonstrate ethics, integrity and sound professional judgment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in History or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 semester or 24 quarter credits of graduate History coursework.
Experience teaching history at the college level.
Demonstrated ability to effectively teach and communicate historical concepts and engage students in critical thinking.
Desired Qualifications
Doctoral Degree in History, related social science, or interdisciplinary field
Experience teaching at a community college;
The ideal candidate will be prepared to teach both US and World history survey courses, although consideration will be given to candidates who can teach US history and have a specialization in one or more of the following areas: African American History, Latinx American History, Native American/Indigenous History, Asian American/AAPI History, or LGBTQI+ History.
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 a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the 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 may be a part of the instructional load.Full-Time Faculty qualifies for the following benefits. Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave - sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.Conditions of EmploymentPrior 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 WB HB 2327.Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.How To ApplyTo 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/CV
Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
Suggested Materials
Syllabi from recent courses taught
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: HRticket@olympic.edu. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
