Continuing Education - Adjunct Instructor Pool - 2026-2027

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Salary: $30.00 - $120.00 Hourly Location: 2600 N. 20th Ave. Pasco, WA 99301, WA Job Number: Adj Fac Division: Varied Opening Date: 06/29/2026 Description Columbia Basin College ("CBC" or the "College") seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the year. CBC offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach courses at both our Pasco and Richland campuses, campus extension locations, as well as online/remotely. Adjunct faculty typically provide instruction for traditional quarter-long courses by teaching 11-week courses (Fall, Winter, Spring) or 8-week courses (Summer), as well as hourly work and substitution as needed. Columbia Basin College is seeking qualified instructors to join us as we expand our non-credit programs in workforce related subjects, corporate training, and personal enrichment classes. Examples of courses may include:Project Management Heavy equipment/ Agriculture equipment training Forklift Traffic Control Flagger Finance Leadership / Supervisory skills Computer Skills Microsoft Office / Adobe skills OSHA training Spanish / Languages Construction Welding CBC 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 a standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. Instruction may be during the day, afternoon, evening and/or weekend. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment beyond the quarter course assignment or any assigned hourly or substitute work assignments. The hourly rate is determined based on the Instructional Mode (lecture, lab, non-instructional, or other). Pay Rate: $30-$120/hr (dependent upon topic, instructor experience, and skill) Pay Rate Breakdown:Personal Enrichment (courses that focus on personal development): $30-$50 Professional Development/Workforce (short 1-2-day courses that lead to job/upskilling for participants in workforce related fields): $60-$70 Contract training/Computer Technical/Business/Project Management (a participant earns a professional certification, CEU, etc.): $80-$120 Successful candidates must be flexible in their ability to achieve the instructional and general responsibilities of the course assignment, including the use of a broad range of learning resources and technologies. CBC encourages applications from faculty who have a passion for teaching, a commitment to student success and an understanding of the community college mission. Given the diversity of our student population, applications are encouraged from faculty candidates who can adapt teaching methods to a wide range of student backgrounds and interests. Please note: Completed applications will remain available for the dean, director, lead, or search committee to review as the need arises. The current pool remains in effect until on or around June 30, 2027. If you wish to be considered thereafter, please resubmit your application on the new school year's posting when it is available. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the interested dean or lead, otherwise, your completed application will remain in the pool. Primary Responsibilities The primary duty of adjunct instructional faculty is to serve students through faculty/student contact and by other activities related to the learning process:Design and delivery of college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions, student learning outcomes and class schedules; Work with departmental faculty/leads/supervising administrators to develop syllabi, addenda and/or reading lists for each course taught; submit approved syllabi and addenda to division; assist in the annual course(s) update; participate in selection of texts and related teaching resources; At the beginning of each course, orient students to syllabi and addenda; Assess student learning outcomes, engage in timely interaction/feedback/grading to support student success and meet course outcomes; Provide students with appropriate learning resources to facilitate student success in achieving course outcomes, program outcomes and appropriate College-wide Student Learning Outcomes; and Maintain, submit and retain accurate academic records, including verification of class rosters and student grades. Required QualificationsMinimum six months to a year classroom/community teaching experience; Industry Certified (PMP, SPHR) when applicable; Must be qualified to teach to the topic and possess sufficient knowledge of the content area (Subject matter expert and/or currently working in the field); and Washington State residency, unless the employee is able to work fully in-person on the CBC campus. Preferred QualificationsTwo (2) years classroom teaching experience. Hiring needs vary by department and may change throughout the year. Due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individualized information about anticipated openings by department. We encourage applicants to submit an application and watch for new opportunities or department specific adjunct postings as they become available. The quarter schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year is as follows: Fall 2026:September 21 - December 10 Winter 2027:January 4 - March 25 Spring 2027: April 5 - June 16 Summer 2027: June 28 - August 20 PROCESS NOTE: 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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal

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