Reports to: Interim Director Program Development & Continuing Education
This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.
Olympic College is continuously recruiting instructors to teach Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Preparation courses. CTE Teacher Preparation instructors will be responsible for teaching between 1-3 courses per quarter in one or more of the following areas: Personal Student Development and Leadership Techniques, History and Philosophy of Career Technical Education, Diversity in the Classroom, Using Technology in the Classroom, and other courses as needed. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and social justice learning opportunities, and who employ data-informed decision-making in their instruction. For more information regarding the Teacher Preparation Program, please visit the program's website: https://www.olympic.edu/programs-classes/workforce-economic-development/cte-teacher-preparation-program.
Essential Functions
Teach course(s), 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 accurate records of students and complete forms as required.
May requires evening instruction and possible weekends.
Provide punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrate ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Baccalaureate Degree
Current Career and Technical Education Teacher Certification
Intermediate level computer competency
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field
Current or former Director of Career and Technical Education in the K-12 system
Online teaching experience or experience in web-enhanced instruction
Teaching experience at the community college or undergraduate level
Successful Applicants will be able to
Effectively teach and impart excitement and enthusiasm in teaching courses.
Demonstrate a commitment to teach students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career.
Utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
Support diversity in higher education through teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voices, as well as by contributing through actions.
Function as a positive and effective team player.
Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation.
Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals.
Appropriately incorporate the use of computer information technology in the delivery of services.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all OC employees and students.
Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace
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.
This is an instructor position contracted on an as-needed basis for the Career and Technical Teacher Preparation program. Compensation will be aligned with the Community & Technical College system practices. 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.
This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. The salary listed is a range based on per 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 including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load. Adjunct 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. Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. Adjuncts are not initially eligible for benefits upon hire but could qualify for the following. Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
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 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 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 describing 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.
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
