Associate Faculty - Sociology

Overview

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington, invites applications for Associate Faculty positions in Art. This position is responsible for preparing and teaching courses in Sociology. The role reports to the Dean of Academic Transfer and Allied Health and works closely with the Social Science Chair, as well as other faculty and staff.

Associate Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is based on $987.71 per lecture credit.

• Prepare and teach assigned courses in accordance with the Master Course Outline and in consultation with a full‑time faculty member.
• Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule, in the required instructional modality.
• Assist students with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
• Maintain frequent communication with students.
• Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
• Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required.
• Maintain student course materials for two quarters beyond the quarter of attendance.
• Submit assessment data in consultation with a full‑time faculty member in the department.
• Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend the selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.
• Post syllabi quarterly to the portal for each course taught.
• Schedule and hold a minimum of one office hour per week; online or face‑to‑face.
• Maintain an educational environment that promotes student learning and success.

• Master's degree in Sociology, Social Work, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree and 18 graduate‑level credits in an appropriate field will also be considered.
• Previous teaching experience, or relevant and equitable work experience in the desired field.
• Experience working directly with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Experience teaching at a community college within the previous three years.
• Experience working with non‑traditional students.
• Experience using innovative teaching techniques.

Big Bend Community College is an equal opportunity employer. The College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal, marital status, pregnancy status, families with children, maternal breastfeeding, AIDS/HIV, hepatitis C, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.

Candidates with developmental experience, sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding in working with diverse backgrounds, including academic, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, veteran, and diversity physical and learning abilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is open until filled. BBCC reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

BBCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act.

BBCC is committed to a safe and drug‑free campus. Employees are expected to comply with police regulations prohibiting illegal drug use or activities that could affect job safety.