English Adjunct

Description English Adjunct Salary: $1,000 per credit
* Classification:
Adjunct Faculty

Department: Social Sciences & Humanities

Reports to:

Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities

This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

Olympic College is continuously recruiting English Adjunct Faculty (part‑time) to primarily teach composition and research courses at its Bremerton Campus. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student‑centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and who employ data‑informed decision‑making in their instruction.

As a comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies, which includes awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; and four applied baccalaureate degrees. Additionally, we provide community education throughout our two‑county region.

• Teach primarily English composition courses(s) in accordance with the college catalog, use agreed‑upon course outlines, and develop course syllabi in alignment with English 101 and 102 Student Learning Outcomes and departmental guidelines.
• Teach day and evening classes in person, some may be located on the branch campuses of Poulsbo and Shelton.
• May also include teaching industrial accelerated composition courses at PSNS (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard), which will require base access.
• Teach in person and/or hybrid composition courses.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record‑keeping for assigned classes.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the 1st day and to the division of office by the 10th day of each quarter.
• Contribute to English Assessment efforts as needed. Respond to students' queries in a timely fashion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (MA) in English from an accredited college or university.
• College teaching experience.
• Must be available to teach during the day and in person.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience teaching Developmental Composition.
• Interest in teaching in an accelerated industrial learning program at PSNS.
• MFW or PhD in English.

Successful Applicants will

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm.
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career.
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning‑centered climate.
• Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College‑approved learning management system.
• Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment. Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

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