Adjunct Faculty, Adult Basic Education; ABE Instructor; English

Job Summary

The Adjunct Faculty, Adult Basic Education (ABE), will teach English within the Transitional Learning program beginning fall quarter 2026.

Classification:
Faculty
FTE:
Varies

Schedule:

Tuesday and Thursday, 6:30-8:55 p.m.
Teaching Modality:
In-person
FLSA Status:
Overtime Exempt

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

• Develop, prepare, and deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based education and promote the development of qualified students to help prepare them for the future.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and 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.
• Use student‑centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.
• Teach in‑person.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback, contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Maintain office hours at convenient times and locations, and respond to student emails and requests promptly.
• Perform other related work of a similar nature and level.

• Knowledge of the academic discipline, including current research, trends, and developments.
• Knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design, and relevant accreditation standards and higher‑education regulations.
• Skill in effective teaching, classroom facilitation, and classroom management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in team‑based, committee, or interdisciplinary settings.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse student populations through adaptable and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Ability to assess student performance fairly, provide constructive feedback, and manage sensitive or complex student situations with professionalism.
• Ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to enhance the College’s mission, vision, and promise.

Work is completed primarily in the classroom environment. The position may sometimes perform standard office tasks, operate standard office equipment, and traverse or travel across campus to other on‑campus buildings for meetings or other needs.

• Master’s degree in Adult Education, Math, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience using a student‑centered approach to teaching and learning.

• Experience teaching in an Adult Education (ABE) setting.
• Experience teaching multi‑level classes.
• Experience with CANVAS LMS.
• Experience with curriculum and course development.

• Successful candidate must complete CASAS certification.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check and sexual misconduct review.
• Occasional travel to meetings, conferences, and training sessions may be required.

$6,443.00 per class, for fall quarter 2026.

Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave.

Fall quarter 2026. Quarter begins on September 22nd, 2026.

Whatcom Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, ancestry, ethnicity, family status, immigration status, citizenship, socioeconomic status, genetic information, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:
Executive Director for Human Resources, by phone:  or email: hr, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226. For Title IX compliance:
Title IX Coordinator, by phone:  or email: titleIX, 237 W. Kellogg Road, Bellingham, WA 98226. WCC publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Access & Disability Services office by phone: , email: ADS, or Washington Relay: 711.