Adjunct Faculty Pool- Chemistry; Academic Year

Adjunct Faculty Pool - Chemistry  Academic Year)

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the 2025‑2026 academic year.

Part‑time/temporary adjunct faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals.

WWCC accepts applications on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit materials at any time. Applications will be reviewed months prior to the start of each quarter.

Job Details
Job Number: 2025‑1025 CHEM
Job Type: Part Time

Location:

Walla Walla, WA (online/remote for Walla Walla and/or Clarkston campuses)
Closing:
Continuous

Quarter Dates
Fall 2025:
September 22 – December 10
Winter 2026:
January 5 – March 19
Spring 2026:
April 1 – June 12
Summer 2026:
July 6 – mid August

General Responsibilities
Faculty members at WWCC are professional educators committed to providing students with access to relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities. General responsibilities include facilitating student learning through the preparation and delivery of course materials, providing timely and meaningful feedback on assignments and exams, assigning final grades, and connecting students to campus resources and support services.

• Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place
• Demonstrate professional skills appropriate to the teaching assignment
• Provide each student with a comprehensive syllabus at the beginning of each quarter
• Provide clear explanations, assignments, and directions
• Conduct appropriate and frequent evaluations of student performance and provide feedback so students are aware of their performance throughout the quarter
• Assign and submit grades based on the results of evaluations and the college grading policy
• Maintain student records and grades in the College's LMS
• Post and be available a minimum of one (1) office hour each week that is reasonable for student access
• Maintain course outlines and syllabi to reflect program curriculum
• Review and recommend program textbooks, materials, and technology
• Utilize available technology appropriate to the assignment

Essential Competencies

• Student success teaching strategies
• Outcomes-based learning
• Assessment
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Digital and information literacy
• Commitment to continuing education, learning, and improvement in the discipline or program of expertise

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Chemistry; closely related credentialing may substitute at the discretion of the college.
• Demonstrated proficiency teaching at the college-level (two years minimum); experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count toward the requirement.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.
• For remote work, applicants must reside in WA, OR, , CA, IL, PA, or TX.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree in Chemistry
• Experience teaching at a community college
• Experience using instructional technology to support student learning, including but not limited to LMS, digital whiteboards, and Zoom
• Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, blended, and online
• Experience working with and relating to persons from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds

Conditions/Terms of Employment

• Part‑time instruction assignment contingent on enrollment and located online for the Walla Walla and/or Clarkston Campuses.
• Must provide acceptable documentation of lawful employment within three (3) days of employment and provide transcripts.
• WWCC participates in E‑Verify; a criminal history background check may be required.
• College is a tobacco‑free institution; all employees required to participate in direct deposit.

Compensation

Compensation for an adjunct assistant professor is contingent on enrollment and paid in accordance with the contract between the WWCC Board of Trustees and the WWCC Association for Higher Education. Refer to Appendix C for the adjunct salary schedule.

Required Application Materials

• NEOGOV online application
• A cover letter detailing how you meet…