Hybrid Sociology Adjunct presso Olympic College, WA

About the Department

Sociology Adjunct Faculty

Salary: $5,000 - $6,000 per 5-credit class

Classification: Adjunct Faculty

Olympic College seeks faculty who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational environment. A member of the Achieving the Dream Network, the College is committed to advancing excellence by leading with racial equity, in order to maximize student potential across all populations, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, and differing ability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of employing culturally-responsive pedagogy, utilizing disaggregated data to guide instruction, and teaching and mentoring minoritized student populations. Olympic College enrolls a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body of approximately 10,500 students annually.

A comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies to include awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education in our two-county region. 

Olympic College is continuously recruiting Sociology Adjunct Faculty (part-time) to primarily Intro to Sociology and other common-course (SOC&) courses in person at its Bremerton Campus. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supportingdiversityandsocialjusticelearningopportunities,andwhoemploydata-informed decision-making in their instruction.

Position Duties

• Teach primarily Intro to Sociology course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, use agreed-upon course outlines, develop course syllabi in alignment with SOC& 101 Student Learning Outcomes, and adhere to departmental guidelines.
• Teach day and evening classes in person; some may be located on the branch campuses of Poulsbo and Shelton. 
• Teach in person and/or hybrid Intro courses.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record-keeping for assigned classes.
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the ?rst day and to the division of?ce by the 10th day of each quarter.
• Respond to students' queries in a timely fashion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (MA) in Sociology from an accredited college or university
• College teaching experience
• Must be available to teach during the day and in person

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Sociology

Successful applicants will be able to:

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm;
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction 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 a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as military veterans;
• Support diversity in higher education through the application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voices, as well as by 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 in 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 the use of the College-approved learning management system.
• Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.

Other Qualifications

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.

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 eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows.

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.

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