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

I-Best Adjunct

Employer: Olympic College

Salary: $1,000 per credit

Location: Bremerton Campus, WA

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 22-23-A25

Department: Transitional Studies

Opening Date: 07/27/2022

Description

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

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.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

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 ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.

Additional Information

Terms of Employment

Please note that 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 for benefits upon their initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows.

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate, and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.

• The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement

Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Federal Rehabilitation Act. Accommodation inquiries can be sent to: View email address on click.appcast.io. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.

Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment include but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination