Adjunct Faculty, Adult Basic Education; ABE Instructor

Position: Adjunct Faculty, Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor
About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

About Our Community

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County.

To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: http://.org

General Description of Work

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor

Classification:
Faculty

FTE:
Varies

Schedule:

Flexible - 80 hours per quarter: fall 2026, winter 2027 and spring 2027

FLSA Status:
Overtime Exempt

Teaching Modality:
In-Person in the Whatcom County Jail

Job Summary

The Adjunct Faculty, Adult Basic Education (ABE), will teach within the Transitional Learning program beginning fall quarter 2026. This position requires scheduling flexibility, creativity, strong listening skills, the ability to individualize instruction, and the ability to coordinate with jail personnel.

Reporting Structure/Supervisory Relationship

* This Adjunct Faculty position reports to the Dean for Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

* Develop, prepare, and deliver personalized instruction to incarcerated population.

* Collaborate and communicate effectively with college and jail administrators to support program development and continuous improvement.

* Apply current subject matter expertise and remain up to date in the field to ensure relevant, workforce aligned curriculum.

* Uses student centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.

* Assess student learning and provide feedback.

* Respond to student emails and requests in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Ability to adapt lessons as appropriate to the individual learners.

* Ability to assess situations and needs of both inmates and jail staff to best deliver instruction.

* Ability to flex schedule as necessary to best serve incarcerated students (evening hours are generally best).

* Ability to express compassion and caring while setting clear expectations and boundaries.

* Knowledge of best practices for adult learners.

Working Conditions/Environment

Work is completed primarily in the locations provided by the Whatcom County Jail. Position may use tablets and learning programs provided by the jail. Position may teach small groups in secured dedicated jail classroom and/or meet students individually in secured meeting spaces.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's degree in Adult Education or a closely related field.

* Teaching experience using a student-centered approach to teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience preparing students to complete tests to earn a GED diploma.

* Experience teaching multi-level classes.

* Evidence…