Adjunct Instructor Pool - Basic Education for Adults Programs
Centralia College

Job Info

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Job Title: Adjunct Instructor Pool - Basic Education for Adults Programs
Location: Centralia College
Regular/Temporary:
Full/Part Time:
Job ID: 14473
About Us

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description

Centralia College is seeking qualified part-time instructors for our Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) program. High School Plus, GED®, I-BEST, and other courses as identified. Instructional modalities will include face-to-face and hybrid. Course assignments may vary quarter to quarter.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the basics of how adults learn

• Develop and/or update class syllabus

• Develop and teach to the objectives of the approved curriculum

• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments to instruction

• Learn how to utilize formal and informal assessments for practice versus mastery

• Create and maintain an environment of rapport and respect

• Maintain up-to-date appropriate records which indicate student progress and attendance that meet college requirements Complete Faculty Assessment Tool/Project each quarter

• Present a certificate of completion of Canvas 101, or complete Canvas 101 training within the first two quarters of employment Complete mandatory CASAS trainings for assessment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, social science, English, education, or a related field and two years teaching experience in adult learning or high school setting or equivalent experience or combination of education and experience.
• Experience using technologies commonly used in instruction and office environments, including ability to effectively use learning management systems in all class modalities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree with focus in in science, social science, English, education, or a related field and two years teaching experience in adult learning.

• Two years teaching experience in a community college or similar setting.

• Experience in curriculum design.

• Experience teaching cross-culturally, multi-level classes face-to-face, hybrid and online.

• Experience implementing Basic Skills requirements of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, e.g., Washington Adult Learning Standards, CCRS familiarity, CASAS, etc.

• Demonstrated experience with under-represented and under-served communities.

• Experience with learning management systems and online teaching.

• Understanding of Career and College Readiness Standards and contextualized instruction.

• Certificate in Adult Education, K-12, Special Ed, or TESOL

Conditions of Employment

Centralia College faculty are represented by the Centralia College Federation of Teachers, Local No. 4469, AFT/AAFL-CIO.

Adjunct employment is ongoing and filled based on need. Applications will be screened as they are received.

COMPENSATION:

Current lecture/lab rates ($963.57 - $1,401.40 per credit)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

Online Application
A cover letter that addresses:
Your interest in the position.
How you meet the qualifications--as well as any preferred qualifications.
Your ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
Your availability to teach face-to-face courses on our Centralia campus.

Detailed CV or résumé of all relevant educational and professional experience.

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report¿Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.

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