Impact Youth Re-engagement Program Instructor - Adjunct en Bellingham Technical College, WA

About the Department

Bellingham Technical College Impact Youth Re-engagement Program is seeking an adjunct instructor to plan and teach GED classes, which include high school Reading Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science content. The position for the 2025-2026 academic year is scheduled to start Winter quarter 2026 (January 6-March 27, 2026).  Adjunct positions are part-time and quarterly.  Employment is contingent upon adequate enrollment.
  
 The class load will be from 1-2 classes each academic quarter.  Classes are during the day, between 9:00am to 3:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. The morning class is scheduled from 9:00 am to 11:30 and the afternoon class from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

BTC is a premier higher education institution working to provide student-centered, high-quality professional technical education throughout Whatcom County and is the only technical college serving northwest Washington State. Bellingham rests in the scenic northwest corner of Washington State where the Cascade Mountains meet the Salish Sea.
 
 Bellingham Technical College is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and staff who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a successful and supportive learning environment for a diverse college student population with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Position Duties

• Plan and teach courses during the times and dates specified by the academic schedule in collaboration with team teacher;
• Support students in a highly independent learning environment in learning GED learning material;
• Assist students in creating individual study plans based on individual need;
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate students' progress;
• Maintain related student records, classroom attendance, evaluations, and progress reports;
• Consult with program staff on issues relevant to student success and retention;
• Follow program procedures and deal consistently and fairly with all students;
• Ability and willingness to adapt to changing teaching schedules and as required by program;
• Effectively use computer applications where appropriate, including learning management systems and GED.com;
• Participate in departmental and campus wide meetings;
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's Mission; 
• Other duties as assigned and required.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution;
• Experience with high school students;
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences;
• Technology experience for instruction.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching math to middle or high school students;
• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution;
• Two years of teaching experience;
• Washington State Secondary Teaching Certification.

Essential Attributes:

• Collaborative work skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Commitment to interdisciplinary learning;
• Commitment to pluralism and the ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace and educational environment;
• High level of energy, creativity, and motivation to design and implement effective teaching and learning practices;
• Tolerance for ambiguity and change;
• Ability to facilitate the success of individuals representing a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds.

Other Qualifications

Salary & Benefits:
 Adjunct salaries will be determined according to the current negotiated salary schedules. Effective July 1, 2025, per course compensation ranges from $2,310.66 for a 33-hour course to $5,391.54 for a 77-hour course; hours for GED courses can vary but are most often 55 hours ($3,703.15). Rate of pay includes payment for extra duties required for the teaching, prep-time, meetings, office hours, and professional functions associated with this assignment.

Benefits: The following benefits are in accordance with the Bellingham Education Association (BEA) and subject to change with each negotiated contact.  Current BEA contract expires June 30, 2028.  Benefits include paid sick leave.  Sick leave is accrued based on their contracted FTEF multiplied by 7.5 hour for each month in active teaching status. In addition, if eligible, a 5% per hour more above the teaching rate doctoral stipend if teaching a five credit or more course (not paid on contract training, community or continuing ed courses); In addition, a 5% Longevity premium rate after teaching 1375 hours at BTC. Other benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program; potential flexible and/or remote schedules. No additional benefits. 

Condition of Employment: Background Check: Prior to final hire, a pre-employment background, including criminal history and signed declaration statement as it pertains to sexual misconduct per Washington State Law (RCW 28B.112.080) will be conducted. Employment is contingent on passing the background check and signed declaration per RCW 28b.112.080 satisfactory to the college. Information from the background check and declaration will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. This position has access to children under the age of 18.

Application Procedures and Deadline: Required application materials* must be completed and submitted online at http://www.btc.edu/jobs. For priority consideration, submit application materials* by 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025.  Applications received after that date will be reviewed as received and until the position is filled. Applications may also be reviewed as needed during the 2025-2026 academic year.  You will be contacted if selected for an interview. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or email the Human Resources Office at [email protected]. Application materials become the property of Bellingham Technical College. BTC is not currently accepting H-1B Visa's.

*Required Online Application Materials: (Attachments in Word or PDF only)

• Completed BTC Online Employment Application
• Attach current resume or Vitae (Word or PDF file only)

Official transcripts that document qualifications will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process.