English Adjunct Faculty

Olympic College•Bremerton Campus, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Olympic College is continuously recruiting English Adjunct Faculty (part-time) to primarily teach composition and research courses at its Bremerton Campus. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and who employ data-informed decision-making in their instruction. This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur. This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established.

Requirements

Master's degree (MA) in English from an accredited college or university
College teaching experience
Must be available to teach during the day and in person
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.
The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring.
Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted.
Candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required by WB HB 2327.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching Developmental Composition
Experience teaching Technical Writing
Interest in teaching in an accelerated industrial learning program at PSNS.
MFA or PhD in English
Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm
Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career
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/voice, 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
Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College-approved learning management system.
Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

Responsibilities

Teach primarily English composition course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, use agreed-upon course outlines, develop course syllabi in alignment with English 101, 102, and/or 235 Student Learning Outcomes, and departmental guidelines.
Teach day and evening classes in person; some may be located on the branch campuses of Poulsbo and Shelton.
May also include teaching accelerated composition courses in the industrial learning program at PSNS (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard); base access is required. These sections run on an intensive schedule (two weeks of intensive instruction, two weeks off, then two more weeks of intensive instruction) equivalent to an 11-week quarter-length course at the main or branch campuses.
Teach in person and/or hybrid composition courses.
Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day and to the division office by the 10th day of each quarter.
Contribute to English Assessment efforts as needed.
Respond to students' queries in a timely fashion.
Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs.
Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.