Chemistry Adjunct Faculty

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Salary: $1,300.00 - $1,390.00 Annually Job Number: 25-26-A11 Department: Instruction Opening Date: 10/22/2026 Description Chemistry Adjunct Faculty Salary: $1,300 - $1,390* Per Credit Hour Classification: Adjunct Faculty Reports to: Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 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 teach courses in Chemistry. Part-time 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. Submitting an application does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered. Essential FunctionsTeach college-level courses as outlined in the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines. Provide quality teaching, including related preparation and grading. Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested. Maintain and provide accurate and complete course and student records in a professional and timely manner. May include evening instruction. Maintain clear and punctual communication with students, faculty, and staff. Perform other related duties as required and/or assigned. Qualifications Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemical Engineering from a nationally accredited institution Basic Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications. Desired QualificationsSuccessful teaching experience in Chemistry at a college level. Successful Applicants willImpart excitement and enthusiasm towards course content and the educational experience. Utilize a variety of alternative teaching methods and modalities to engage and meet the educational needs of diverse student populations, including the use of technology in instruction to facilitate student success. Incorporate the use of technology (i.e., Learning Management Systems such as Canvas and/or Web-Enhanced) to support instruction. Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, socio-economic, racial, and other backgrounds as well as military veterans. Demonstrate an understanding of accessibility and universal design and provide special accommodations via course materials and classroom activities as needed. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate and build rapport with colleagues, staff, and students as part of an educational team. Demonstrate ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment. Additional Information Terms of Employment 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. Final salary contracts will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits. 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 a per-quarter basis. 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 for on-site childcare based on space availability. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here. Conditions of EmploymentPrior to hiring, 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. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required for WB HB 2327. The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur. How To Apply To be considered for this position, a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:Olympic College Online Application Resume Cover Letter - in your cover letter, describe how your experience sets you apart for this position. Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the succ

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