English Adjunct; Shelton Campus

English Adjunct (Shelton Campus)
Salary: $1,000 per credit
* Department: Social Sciences & Humanities

Olympic College is continuously recruiting English Adjunct Faculty (part-time) to primarily teach composition and research courses at its Shelton Campus. The position is open until filled.

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.

A comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies to include awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education in our two-county region.

• Teach primarily English composition course(s) in accordance with college catalog, use agreed-upon course outlines, develop course syllabi in alignment with English 101 and 102 Student Learning Outcomes and to departmental guidelines.
• Teach day and evening classes in person located on Shelton campus.
• 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 first 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.

• 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

• Experience teaching Developmental Composition
• MFW or PhD in English

• 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 success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as military veterans;
• Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voice, as well as by contributing through actions;
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation;
• 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.

• 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.
• 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 off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.
• Adjunct 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 a period of 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.
• Adjuncts are not eligible…