Mathematics Adjunct Faculty

Olympic College • Bremerton Campus, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Olympic College continuously recruits part-time Mathematics Adjunct Faculty to teach introductory and advanced mathematics courses at its campuses. This recruitment establishes an applicant pool for future vacancies; applicants remain active for 12 months and may be contacted as openings occur. Positions are contracted on a quarterly basis and reviewed quarter by quarter. Applying does not guarantee that a vacancy will be available or that an applicant will receive an offer.

The position reports to the Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Faculty prepare and teach developmental and/or college-level mathematics courses, provide instruction and related preparation and grading, and maintain student records and required documentation. Instructors provide course syllabi as requested and communicate punctually with students, faculty, and staff. A flexible schedule is required to meet departmental needs; assignments may include evening or weekend classes, instruction at the Bremerton, Poulsbo, or Shelton campuses, off-campus assignments, and travel to other sites.

The minimum qualification is a master’s degree in Mathematics. A related master’s degree with substantial graduate-level mathematics coursework may be considered. Computer skills, including Microsoft applications, are required. Adjunct faculty are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire; eligibility requires working 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters. The employee must reside in Washington State within reasonable distance of campus. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Hiring is subject to a background check and completion of the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form. Official, unopened transcripts must be submitted to Human Resources within 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mathematics; a related master’s degree with substantial graduate-level mathematics coursework may be considered.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft applications.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of campus at the time of hiring.
• Submit official, unopened transcripts to Human Resources within 30 days of employment.
• Complete a background check and the required Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form.
• Flexibility to meet departmental needs, potentially including evening or weekend classes, satellite-campus instruction, off-campus assignments, and travel.

Nice To Haves

• Successful experience teaching mathematics at a college or university.
• Experience with learning management system software such as Canvas.
• Ability to teach and communicate mathematics principles from arithmetic through differential equations.
• Knowledge of alternative teaching methods, including technology in instruction, and practical applications of mathematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals who are disadvantaged or disabled and with people from diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including building and maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Appreciation of diversity and commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Understanding of and commitment to Olympic College’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach developmental and/or college-level mathematics courses.
• Provide high-quality, enthusiastic instruction, including preparation and grading.
• Provide class syllabi to enrolled students and to the division office when requested.
• Maintain accurate student records and complete required forms and records.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate evening instruction and departmental needs.
• Communicate clearly and punctually with students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
• Teach at the Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton campuses or other sites as assigned; travel may be required.

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire. After working 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters, they may become eligible for a deferred compensation retirement savings plan (DRS), a TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, a space-available tuition waiver, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center access, and reduced-rate and priority consideration for on-site childcare subject to availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level