CIS Adjunct

Job Overview

Computer Information Systems (CIS) Adjunct

Salary: $1,000 per credit*

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Supervisor: Dean of Business & Technology

This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur. Olympic College is recruiting adjunct faculty to join the Computer Information Systems and Information Systems program in the Business and Technology Division. The team of six full‑time and 3‑5 adjunct faculty works collaboratively to offer Associate Degrees in Interactive Web Design, Networking, Software Development, Support Software, Security, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Systems.

• Prepare and teach a wide range of Information Technology courses in lab‑based, lecture, and online delivery formats, creating engaging teaching and learning environments that facilitate student success.
• Teach day, evening, or weekend classes as scheduled at any of the branch campuses. Program courses are currently offered in multiple modalities.
• Plan, develop, and set up instructional classrooms, online environments, and labs.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities.
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
• Stay current in the information technology field through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
• Impart excitement and enthusiasm toward course content and the educational experience.
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teach students with little or no background, as well as experienced students desiring to further their career.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds, including military veterans.
• Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voices, contributing through actions.
• Foster a climate of multi‑cultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate an 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 to maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College approved learning management system.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or a related field.
• Competence and experience: Wide range of information technology areas with expertise in at least one of the following areas:
  Interactive Web Design, Networking, Software Development, Support Software, and Security.
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Master’s Degree in Information Systems or a related field.
• Successful college teaching experience.
• Competency‑based curriculum development experience.
• Experience teaching online.

• Unable to sponsor visas; only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
• Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts within 30 days of 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 with compensation per quarter.
• Adjunct positions are reviewed on a quarter‑by‑quarter basis. Applicants are considered active for 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur.
• Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon initial hire; eligibility begins after working 50% of a full‑time load for two consecutive quarters.

Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and…