English Adjunct Faculty

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Salary: $1,300.00 - $1,350.00 Annually Job Number: 25-26-A7 Department: Social Sciences & Humanities Opening Date: 08/13/2026 Description English Adjunct Faculty (All Campuses) Salary: $1,300-$1,350* Per Credit Hour Classification: Adjunct Faculty Division: Social Sciences and Humanities Reports to: Interim Dean of Social Sciences and Humanities This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur. This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. Olympic College is continuously recruiting English Adjunct Faculty (part-time) to primarily teach composition and research courses at its Bremerton Campus. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and who employ data-informed decision-making in their instruction. Essential Functions Teach primarily English composition course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, use agreed-upon course outlines, develop course syllabi in alignment with English 101, 102, and/or 235 Student Learning Outcomes, and departmental guidelines. Teach day and evening classes in person; some may be located on the branch campuses of Poulsbo and Shelton. May also include teaching accelerated composition courses in the industrial learning program at PSNS (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard); base access is required. These sections run on an intensive schedule (two weeks of intensive instruction, two weeks off, then two more weeks of intensive instruction) equivalent to an 11-week quarter-length course at the main or branch campuses. Teach in person and/or hybrid composition courses. Provideclasssyllabitostudentsenrolledinclassesbythe?rstdayandtothedivision of?ce by the 10th day of each quarter. Contribute to English Assessment efforts as needed. Respond to students' queries in a timely fashion. 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. Teaching Modality: At the time of hire, adjunct faculty typically do not teach asynchronous (fully online) courses; new adjuncts are generally assigned in-person and hybrid sections. Teaching in this modality may become a possibility in the future. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:Master's degree (MA) in English from an accredited college or university College teaching experience Must be available to teach during the day and in person Preferred Qualifications:Experience teaching Developmental Composition Experience teaching Technical Writing Interest in teaching in an accelerated industrial learning program at PSNS. MFA or PhD in English 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 application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voice, 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 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 use of the College-approved learning management system. Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate. 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 within30 daysof their employment. Final salary contract 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 el

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