Part-Time Instructor, Occupational & Life Skills; OLS

Part-Time Instructor, Occupational & Life Skills (OLS)

Bellevue College's Occupational & Life Skills (OLS) program is seeking an equity-minded educator with a strong background in special education and a passion for supporting students through strength-based, student-centered instruction. This adjunct faculty role offers the opportunity to contribute to an innovative program that creates meaningful educational and career pathways for students with disabilities and neurodivergent learners.

Part-time OLS Instructors demonstrate commitment to student success through teaching and learning excellence, including directing student learning in assigned courses, establishing and assessing student learning outcomes, and participating in the on-going development of program curriculum and activities; and through advising of students; participating in college governance and decision making; maintaining current knowledge and skills in area of assignment; building collaborative relationships within the BC community and the community at large;

and fostering a positive, caring learning environment in which diversity and pluralism are valued. Classes are 90 minutes each, twice per week that are held between 8 am and 3 pm PST.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in special education, Universal Design for Learning, providing accommodations and modifications for diverse learners, a commitment to student success, and a proven track record of supporting neurodiverse learners to thrive.

Instructors perform duties and functions under the direction of the Dean of Connected Learning, and will be directly responsible under the Associate Dean of OLS Bellevue College.

Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit class is $6,418.75 -$7,824.65. However base quarterly salary for this 2-Credit Course: $3,863.79

There is a potential to teach 3 classes (6 credits) in Winter term and 2-3 classes in Spring term (4-6 credits) depending on experience, student evaluations and other factors. 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. 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.

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.

The OLS program is nationally recognized and committed to creating inclusive pathways to higher education for students with disabilities. Our faculty are passionate educators who believe in the potential of all learners to grow and succeed.

Course Design, Materials, and Delivery:

• Fulfill the requirements and conditions of the BC faculty contract by teaching assigned course(s) at all…