American Ethnic & Gender Studies Adjunct

Description

American Ethnic & Gender Studies Adjunct Faculty
Salary: $1,000 per credit
Classification:
Adjunct Faculty
Supervisor:
Dean for Social Science & Humanities

Olympic College is continuously recruiting for adjunct faculty to teach courses in American Ethnic & Gender Studies (AEGS) and to join the faculty and staff team in the Social Sciences & Humanities Division. The position will be part-time faculty, teaching primarily Intro to Asian American as well as other AEGS classes when needed. This position requires in-person instruction with daytime availability between 8:00 AM and 3:15 PM and evenings as required from 5:00 PM to 7:15 PM.

• Teach evening, distance, and in-person classes on the Poulsbo, Shelton, and Bremerton campuses when requested.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm.
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction, including Ethnic Studies and Indigenous Studies pedagogy, to ensure student success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career.
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as military veterans.
• Demonstrate ability to remain current in Ethnic and Gender Studies, especially with regard to theories and pedagogy.
• Support diversity in higher education through culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and diverse resources/voice, and by contributing through actions.
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
• Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals for effective and positive working relationships.
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Incorporate technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College-approved learning management system.
• Uphold Olympic College s values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master s degree in Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies, Latino/x Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicano/x Studies, Asian American Studies, Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Oceania and Pacific Islander Studies, or directly related area from an accredited college or university.
• Teaching experience.
• Must be available to teach during the day.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies, Indigenous Studies, Gender Studies or related field.
• College teaching experience.

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…