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Description
Chemistry Adjunct
Salary: $5,000 - $6,000 per five credit class
Classification: Adjunct Faculty
Reports to: Dean of MESH
*This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies with a potential immediate need for the fall quarter* Olympic College is recruiting adjunct faculty to teach courses in Chemistry. The college seeks to recruit engaging instructors who have experience successfully integrating students from varied age, cultural, racial, socio-economic, and other diverse backgrounds in the classroom.Part-time 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. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered. Olympic College has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a comprehensive reform movement of more than 220 community colleges, each committed to helping students achieve their college and career goals. These colleges have a laser focus on equity, closing achievement gaps, and increasing graduation rates with an emphasis on low-income students, first-generation students, and students of color, groups that have been traditionally underserved at all colleges.Essential FunctionsTeach college-level courses by the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines.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.May include evening instruction.Maintain clear and punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff.Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.Qualifications
Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering from a nationally accredited institutionBasic Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Desired QualificationsSuccessful teaching experience in Chemistry at a college level.
Successful Applicants willImpart 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
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. 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. Part-time 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. ** The salary listed is a range and is based on per quarter. Your salary placement will be dependent on your education (official transcripts must be submitted upon hire) and qualifications.
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 WB HB 2327. Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering and 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 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 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. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.
EEO Statement
Olympic 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 and or modified without notice.
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