Adjunct Faculty POOL Academic Year

Overview

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the  academic year. WWCC offers opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach courses at all campuses:
Walla Walla, Clarkston, Washington State Penitentiary, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, as well as online/remotely. Part-time/temporary adjunct faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. WWCC offers opportunities in extended learning, dual-credit, workplace learning, outreach learning, and personal enrichment programs.

WWCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty positions on a continuous basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of the standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit materials at any time.

Candidates who are qualified to teach multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply to each discipline's adjunct pool postings to ensure their application is considered. Applications will be reviewed months prior to the start of each quarter.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place
• Demonstrate professional skills appropriate to the teaching assignment
• Provide each student with a comprehensive syllabus at the beginning of the quarter
• Provide clear explanations, assignments, and directions
• Conduct appropriate and frequent evaluations of student performance and provide feedback so students are aware of their performance throughout the quarter
• Assign and submit grades based on the results of evaluations and the college grading policy
• Maintain student records and grades in the College's LMS
• Post and be available for a minimum of one (1) office hour each week
• Maintain course outlines and syllabi to reflect program curriculum
• Review and recommend program textbooks, materials, and technology
• Utilize available technology appropriate to the assignment

Essential instructional competencies:

• Student success teaching strategies
• Outcomes-based learning
• Assessment
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Digital and information literacy
• Commitment to continuing education, learning, and improvement in the discipline or program of expertise

Notes: Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college. For remote work, applicants must reside in either WA, OR, , CA, IL, PA, or TX.

• Master's Degree in Education, or a closely related credential, may substitute at the discretion of the college.
• Demonstrated proficiency teaching at the college level (two years minimum); experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count towards the requirement.

• Master's Degree in Education, or closely related field
• Experience teaching at a community college or secondary level
• Experience using instructional technology to support student learning (LMS, digital whiteboards, Zoom)
• Experience teaching in multiple modalities (in-person, hybrid, blended, online)
• Experience working with diverse populations

This is a part-time instruction assignment contingent on enrollment and located at the Walla Walla and Clarkston campuses, with remote options. Applicants must provide acceptable documentation of lawful employment to work in the United States within three days of employment and provide transcripts. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will require Form I-9 information. A criminal history background check may be required.

The college is tobacco-free. All employees must participate in direct deposit for salary.

Compensation for an adjunct assistant professor is contingent on enrollment and paid in accordance with the contract between the WWCC Board of Trustees and the WWCC Association for Higher Education. See the WWCC Human Resources page and Appendix C for the adjunct salary schedule.