Adjunct Instructor Pool - Basic Education for Adults Programs
- Employer
- Centralia College
- Location
- Centralia College
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- Arts & Humanities, English As A Second Language, Education, Teacher Education
- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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 DescriptionCentralia 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
- 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.
- 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
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 ApplicationA 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.
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.
Background CheckPrior 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 StatementCentralia 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 StatementNotice 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 StatementCentralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.
Organization
As the oldest continuously operating two-year public college in the state of Washington (founded in 1925), Centralia College has a rich heritage of transfer, workforce, and basic skills programs serving the community. The college serves Lewis and south Thurston counties with a population of over 75,000.
A community college in the truest sense, we are in the center of Centralia on a tree-lined, 30+ acre campus. Our enrollment averages 10, 444 total annual students with 2,300 full-time equivalent (FTEs), and we employ about 260 full-time employees.
Centralia College helps you pursue goals that lead to successful careers at regional, national, and international levels. Our graduates can transfer to any four-year college in the state or compete for jobs after completing one of our workforce programs. We now offer bachelor degree programs.
Mission Statement
Improving people's lives through life-long learning.
Distance Learning
In addition to our face-to-face degree and certificate programs, you can earn your associate degree completely online. Instructors who not only have real-world experience in their field, but also maintain solid connections with industry employers can help you land a job.
The Region
The college is located in southwest Washington on the 1-5 corridor midway between Seattle and Portland, in a beautifully green area of forests and farmland. Wide fertile valleys are bordered by picturesque Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Range on the east, and the Willapa Hills on the west. Puget Sound and Hood Canal to the north and the Columbia River and famous Columbia River Gorge and Mount St. Helens to the south are within a short commute from the college. The populace enjoys the mild climate of the Pacific Northwest with low mean temperatures of 38 in January and a high mean of 78 in July.
Centralia College East
Centralia College East (CCEast), located in Morton, represents Centralia College's dedication to meeting educational needs of the residents of central and eastern Lewis County. CCEast provides registration services, educational advising and tutoring, Running Start, career counseling, assistance with financial aid, adult literacy tutoring, GED, T.E.E.N. program for pregnant and parenting teens, placement testing (COMPASS), and online access to Centralia College's library resources. Some classes connect CCEast students to the main campus via interactive television. The CCEast Organization of Students offers additional activities for students.
Garrett Heyns Education Center
The Garrett Heyns Education Center (GHEC) is located within the Washington Corrections Center, a medium security correctional facility situated on a 455-acre site three miles north of the city of Shelton. The Corrections Center is located 50 miles north of Centralia College's main campus and houses approximately 1,600 inmates. Centralia College has participated in an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections to provide educational services for offenders since 1975. GHEC is a branch campus of Centralia College.
Related Links City of Centralia & Lewis County:
- City of Centralia, Washington
- Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
- Lewis County Convention & Visitor Bureau
Washington State:
- Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges
- Washington State Legislature
- Washington State Rural Development Council
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/CentraliaCollege
Twitter Link: https://twitter.com/centralia_col
- Telephone
- 360-736-9391
- Location
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600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia
Washington
98531
US
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