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 is part of the Workforce Development Division. The work may vary between the Bremerton, Shelton, or Poulsbo Campuses.

• Team‑teach with a group of professional‑technical instructors in 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) Appraisals, 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 years 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 years 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.

• 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.

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…