Adjunct Quest & Community Education Instructor

Adjunct Quest & Community Education Instructor

Walla Walla Community College

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number:  CNED

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Department: VPI/INSTRUCTION OFFICE

Closing: Continuous

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Walla Walla Community College is accepting applications to fill the part‑time role of Quest & Community Education Instructor for the Department of Continuing Education's Quest program on the Walla Walla Campus. This program offers non-credit learning experiences to community members age 50+.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

The Quest & Community Education Instructor delivers high-quality, engaging instruction in their area of expertise to adult learners through the College's non-credit, lifelong learning Quest (50+ demographic) and Community Education programs (all ages). Instruction is offered across multiple modalities, including in-person, hybrid, and online formats.

Instructors support Walla Walla Community College's mission by fostering lifelong learning, curiosity, and practical skill development. Courses are not for academic credit and are taught based on approved proposals, enrollment minimums, and established program standards.

Instructors collaborate with Continuing and Community Education staff to ensure effective course delivery, a safe and inclusive learning environment, and positive learner outcomes.

The faculty at WWCC are innovative and passionate professionals focused on student success.

• Pedagogy centered on student success and adult learning principles.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and the mission of the two‑year college.
• Ability to build constructive, cooperative working relationships with program staff and learners.
• Flexibility and adaptability across instructional modalities.
• Desire to invest time and energy in professional growth.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.

• Develop and deliver non-credit, lifelong learning instruction; submit course proposals on a rolling basis in accordance with Continuing and Community Education timelines.
• Teach engaging, relevant lessons tailored to adult learners and community participants.
• Adapt instruction for in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Assess and evaluate learner progress and outcomes.
• Create inclusive, supportive learning environments that encourage participation and curiosity.
• Track and report attendance accurately.
• Communicate with program coordinators regarding enrollment minimums, course adjustments, and instructional needs.
• Participate in orientation, instructional workshops, and program‑specific training.
• Collaborate with Continuing and Community Education staff to ensure smooth course delivery.
• Support classroom logistics, setup, and cleanup as needed.
• Ensure compliance with College safety, accessibility, and program policies.

• Implement diverse teaching and learning strategies that recognize varying levels of learner preparedness.
• Design curriculum, activities, and learning experiences aligned with course and program outcomes.
• Use formative and summative assessment methods appropriate for adult and community learners.
• Foster inclusive learning environments that value learner diversity and accessibility.
• Utilize instructional technology and course‑specific tools effectively.
• Engage in continuous professional development related to teaching practice and subject‑matter expertise.
• Contribute positively to WWCC's community education mission and culture.

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