Earth and Space Sciences, Part Time Faculty

Earth And Space Sciences, Part Time Faculty

The Earth and Space Sciences program seeks dedicated and motivated individuals to teach courses in the fields of Astronomy, Geology, Environmental Science, Meteorology and/or Oceanography. Faculty may teach one or multiple subjects within the program, depending upon their experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence. The selected candidate will perform duties and functions with the support of the program chair of Earth and Space Sciences and will directly report to the Science Division Dean.

Pay, benefits and work schedule

Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit lecture class is $6,418.75 - $7,824.65. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. Individuals newly hired to Adjunct Professor group at the college are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment.

All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

Generous benefits for eligible employees is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter.

About the college

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students.

The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

About the department

The Earth and Space Sciences Program teaches a range of courses encompassing astronomy, environmental science, geology, meteorology, and oceanography. Approximately half of our course sections are hybrid or in-person, typically meeting between two to five times per week on the Bellevue College campus.

Essential functions

• Teach a 6-credit combined lecture/lab class or a 5 credit Lecture class. Class sizes range from 28 to 36 students typically. Some astronomy sections are up to 55 students.

• Teach in face-to-face settings and/or synchronous and/or asynchronous virtual settings.

• Prepare course materials, including varied assessments of student knowledge.

• Design and facilitate learning experiences centered around student needs and interests by using varied instruction methods and resources.

• Hold weekly office hours in accordance with the current faculty contract and generally assist students in person one-on-one and/or both through electronic media and in-person.

• Use data, self-reflection, and student/colleague feedback to revise your instruction, improve student success and better serve historically underserved, underrepresented, or marginalized student populations (e.g., students with disabilities, Black and Indigenous students of color, first-generation college students, LGBTQIA+ students, veterans, English language learners, etc.).

• Grade and/or provide useful feedback to students in a way that promotes student understanding and improvement. Assign overall course grades.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to student success through fostering a…