Salary : $71,226.00 - $99,041.00 Annually
Location : Bremerton Campus, WA
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 23-24-F9
Department: Business & Technology
Opening Date: 04/18/2024
Closing Date: 7/21/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Leadership & Business Management Tenure Track Faculty
Salary: $71,226 - $99,041
Department/Division: Business & Technology
Supervisor: Dean for Business & Information Technology
Proposed Starting Date: Fall Quarter 2024 (September)
Priority consideration to those whom apply by May 17th, 2024.
Olympic College (OC) is recruiting a full-time tenure-track faculty to teach courses in Leadership and Business Management. OC is in search of faculty members who are deeply committed to student-centered education and the promotion of an inclusive and equitable learning environment. As a comprehensive community college, we offer a wide range of programs, including Transitional Studies (e.g., high school diploma and GED preparation, as well as English for English Language Learners), academic transfer and workforce education degrees, and certificates, five applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education services across our two-county region.
Our institution is firmly dedicated to advancing excellence through a strong commitment to racial equity, to unlock the full potential of all our students, regardless of their racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, or differing ability. The ideal candidate for this position should have a proven history of employing culturally responsive teaching methods, using data analysis to inform their instructional approach, and providing guidance and mentorship to underrepresented student populations. Olympic College proudly serves a diverse student body, with an annual enrollment of approximately 10,500 students representing various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.
We are actively seeking applicants who are passionate about student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, promoting diversity, and creating opportunities for social justice education. The successful candidate will be skilled in making data-informed decisions in their teaching practices. This role primarily involves the preparation and delivery of courses in Leadership and Business Management.
Essential Functions

Minimum Qualification

• Master's degree in leadership, management, business, or related field.
• Three years of successful college teaching, particularly community college teaching or related training experience.
• Information technology competency and ability to embrace and learn new instructional technologies.

Desired Qualifications

• Doctorate in leadership, management, business, or related field.
• Successful executive leadership experience.
• Competency-based curriculum development experience.

Successful Candidates Will

• Strong mastery of program course content.
• Ability to design and implement college-level program curriculum, aligning with state and APA standards and college program requirements.
• Proficiency in employing diverse teaching methods to engage a wide range of students.
• Skill in accommodating accessibility needs through course materials and activities.
• Collaborative mindset and teamwork capabilities.
• Competence in integrating technology, including Learning Management Systems, (ie. Canvas), for various instructional modes and course delivery (online, zoom, hybrid & hyflex).
• Diligence in maintaining records and discipline standards.
• Commitment to Olympic College's mission, diversity, and a learner-focused environment.
• Regular teaching of program courses.
• Adaptability in instruction to ensure student success.
• Dedication to teaching a diverse student body with varying backgrounds.
• Promotion of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Effectiveness in working with individuals and groups from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and military veteran backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, fostering effective relationships.
• Collaborative spirit with colleagues, staff, and students to support educational goals.
• Contribution to the development of Diversity and Social Justice courses or Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) learning opportunities.
• Commitment to ethics, integrity, and professional judgment.

Qualifications

Terms of Employment
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.
This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the quarter. 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 may be a part of the instructional load.

Full-time faculty qualify for the following benefits. Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave - sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website

Conditions of Employment

• 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. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
• Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our ). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.

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 successful candidate.
  • Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

EEO Statement
Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: Carroll McWhorter, 360-475-7301. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.
Benefits include vacation, sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.
01

What is your highest level of education?

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

Describe your area(s) of study.
03

Which best describes your full-time equivalent (FTE) teaching experience within a community college, adult education, or other post-secondary setting?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

04

Which best describes your administrative leadership experience in an educational setting?

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

05

do you have experience with Information technology competency and ability to embrace and learn new instructional technologies?

• Yes
• No

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Please submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and your prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
Required Question