Olympic College is recruiting a full-time Technical Design faculty to join the team at the college's campus at the Washington Corrections Center for Women. Courses will include Technical Drawing, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, and Technical Math, and other design path courses. Olympic College, an award-winning college on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, strives to attract faculty who will help accomplish the college's mission of helping students succeed. Olympic College seeks to recruit faculty who will enthusiastically support the College's commitment to the academic success of all of our incarcerated students, including first-generation students, students of color, students with disabilities, military veterans, students of varying ages, students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions, and students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. As an Achieving the Dream institution, the college is part of a network of more than 220 colleges, each committed to helping students achieve their college and career goals. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, leading diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and employing datainformed decision-making in their instruction.
Essential Functions
Collaborate with Technical Design faculty to provide incarcerated students with relevant, up-to-date training and skills.
Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no subject background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their careers.
Effectively teach and manage classes with students from a broad spectrum of abilities and experience.
Support diversity in higher education through the application of multiple teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voices, as well as by contributing through actions.
Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
Create engaging teaching and learning environments that facilitate student success.
Demonstrate an understanding of and enthusiasm for offering education in a correctional facility.
Participate in continually updating the curriculum.
Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities.
Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Technical Design or a related field
Two years of industry experience in drafting or technical design
Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office products
Proficient in Computer-Aided Drafting and technical drawing software
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Technical Design, or a related field College teaching experience
Experience working in an industrial environment
Expertise in Solid Works, Solid Edge, and Project Management
Successful Applicants Will
Work closely with constituencies throughout campus, the community, consortium colleges, and industry
Utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success
Effectively work with students representing a wide range of diverse cultural, socio-economic, and academic backgrounds
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals
Teach and contribute through actions or in any other way to the college's diversity
Collaborate successfully with colleagues, staff, and students as part of an educational team
Foster a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation
Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate
Additional Information
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the 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 may be a part of the instructional load. Full-Time Faculty qualifies for the following benefits. Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave - sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care 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. Candidates MUST pass DOC's NCIC background check to be approved for badging.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 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. 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 or modified without notice.
