Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training Adjunct

Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training (I-BEST) Adjunct

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification:
Adjunct Faculty

Olympic College is continuously seeking skilled Basic Studies adjunct faculty to fill positions within the Integrated Basic Education & Skills Training (I-BEST) Adjunct Faculty. Our identified I-BEST programs are designed to be team-taught by professional technical and basic skills facilities. I-BEST faculty are responsible for team-taught instruction. Classes are comprised of students that come from diverse educational, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds;

therefore, faculty must be prepared to teach college readiness skills to all I-BEST students. This position will report to the Associate Dean of Basic Studies/Adult Education and as part of the Workforce Development Division. The work may vary between the Bremerton, Shelton, or Poulsbo Campuses.

Part-time positions at the college are open continuous, 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. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

• Team-teach with a group of professional-technical instructors in the one of the following areas with an I-BEST classroom and laboratory settings (e.g. Manufacturing, Nursing Assistant Certified, Computer Information Systems, Business Technology) that supports students in math and basic skill areas as needed.
• Administer Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) Appraisal, Pre-tests, and Post-tests, and collect, submit, and analyze data for program reporting in Web-based Adult Basic Education Reporting System (WABERS).
• Collaborate with other instructors in developing courses and curricula.
• Manage record keeping complying with federal and state requirements.
• Consult with students as needed and assist all students in setting, documenting and monitoring progress toward meaningful personal and educational goals.
• 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 require evening instruction.
• Attend quarterly or more frequently, Basic Studies meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in adult / developmental education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) year's Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) experience teaching adults.
• Basic Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited College or University in adult / developmental education, TESOL, Applied Linguistics.
• Two (2) year's Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) teaching experience in a community college setting.
• Experience implementing Basic Skills requirements of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, e.g., Washington Adult Learning Standards, CCRS familiarity.

Successful Applicants will

• Effectively teach and impart excitement and enthusiasm in teaching courses.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with limited formal education, as well as experienced students who desire to further their career goals.
• Utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Teach and contribute through actions or in any other way to the college's diversity.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and build rapport with colleagues, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals.
• Appropriately incorporate the use of computer information technology in the delivery of services.
• Possess excellent customer service skills, including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrate…