Retiree Program, Part-Time Instructor

Retiree Program, Part-Time Instructor

Part-time instructors are responsible for course delivery, in person or in a remote learning environment for courses offered in Community Education. In addition to delivering course content, instructors are expected to follow-through on administrative tasks such as submitting course completion rosters, verifying student completion competencies as outlined in the course outcomes.

Instructors are typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. Pay rate is $42.77 per hour. 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.

In addition to teaching, faculty maintains office hours and may participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

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.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our vision, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

The Community Education unit of Bellevue College is a place for students to explore hobbies and interests. With an array of courses in world languages, retiree programs and personal enrichment, Bellevue College Community Education is a premier option for residents of the Puget Sound.

Essential Functions:

• Teach non-credit continuing education courses as identified by the program, course schedule, and enrollment demand.
• Support students in achieving course outcomes through utilization of teaching techniques effective with non-traditional students, including adult learners.
• Prepare and implement lessons to achieve assigned course learning outcomes
• Available to teach online and in person at Bellevue College.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of proposed instructional content.
• Demonstrated experience with oral presentations.
• Written communication skills that demonstrate correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Articulated ability to work in a team environment with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior instructional experience.
• Degree or experience in proposed instructional content.
• Experience using a variety of teaching techniques that engage students and emphasize interaction.
• Willingness to teach in both online and in-person teaching environments.

Conditions of Employment:

• Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.
• Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. 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.
• Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under…