San Juan Center - Associate Faculty Pool

Skagit Valley College•Friday Harbor, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Skagit Valley College is seeking applications for associate faculty to teach at the San Juan Center Extension Campus. This position aims to build a pool of qualified instructors for courses in Humanities and Arts, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Workforce/Trades certification, and other areas. The Associate Faculty will instruct students pursuing degrees and/or certifications in various SVC programs. Please note that hiring for this position is done on a quarter-by-quarter basis, and departments will directly contact candidates as opportunities arise.

Requirements

Master's Degree, equivalent education, or higher in the appropriate discipline or a closely related field.
Teaching experience.
Ability to impart a productive academic mindset that teaches all students--regardless of background--that they are capable of learning with practice and effort.
Familiarity with active learning strategies inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds.
Support of the College’s core values: integrity, respect, open and honest communication, and collaboration.
Ability to communicate with a broad range of student ages, abilities, and experiences.
Effective communication in oral and written English.
Commitment to adopt teaching methods/styles that support successful learning appropriate to a diverse student population.
Commitment to promote awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment.
Willingness to contribute to the College's diversity initiative and foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
Commitment to work and interact effectively with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and other various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Strong leadership skills that include the ability to make sound decisions and delegate appropriately.
Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
Applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer.
If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of teaching experience at a post-secondary institution.
Ability and willingness to teach multiple subjects/courses where qualified.
Experience with team teaching or co-instruction.

Responsibilities

Develop and instruct course(s) in the assigned areas.
Deliver culturally appropriate curriculum that reflects the diversity of student experience.
Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment.
Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success.
Engage in scholarly activities that complement and inform teaching.
Use inclusive and effective teaching methods to support and to enhance learning for students inside and outside of the classroom.
Develop and incorporate contextualized curriculum and alternative delivery methods that respond to the diverse needs of the community and students.
Provide integrated class syllabi and course outlines to students and appropriate departments.
Assist in developing, assessing, and analyzing program outcomes.
Assess, monitor, and document student performance.
Fulfill Associate Faculty responsibilities in accordance with the negotiated agreement and Skagit Valley College policies.
Participate in division/department and other college activities.