History Adjunct

History Adjunct

Salary: $1,000 per credit
* Classification: Adjunct Faculty 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 adjunct faculty to teach courses in History.
Candidates must be available to teach in person on the 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.

Part‑time positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter‑by‑quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.
Candidates who are only available to teach online will not be considered.

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 in‑person classes on the Bremerton campus, and distance classes as needed.
• Teach college‑level courses in accordance with the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines.
• Provide quality teaching including related preparation and grading.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested.
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete forms as required.
• May include evening instruction and/or instruction at satellite campuses.
• Punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

• Master’s degree in History from an accredited College or University
• Previous teaching experience
• Ability to teach U.S. history and/or World History courses
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

• Effectively teach and impart excitement and enthusiasm in teaching courses.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as experienced students desiring to further their careers.
• Demonstrate success in incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively and collegially, both orally and in writing, in the classroom, and with other professionals to maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and build rapport with colleagues, staff, and students as a part of an educational team.
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including the use of learning management systems.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of diversity and the benefits of commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.

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 Rights department within 30 days of their employment. Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department.

Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and…