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Tenure Track Business Transfer Faculty

Employer
Olympic College
Location
Bremerton, WA
Closing date
Oct 16, 2021

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Sector
Business and Finance
Organization Type
Corporate
Description Olympic College seeks faculty who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational environment. A member of the Achieving the Dream Network, the College is committed to advancing excellence by leading with racial equity, in order to maximize student potential across all populations, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, and differing ability.The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of employing culturally-responsive pedagogy, utilizing disaggregated data to guide instruction, and teaching and mentoring minoritized student populations.
Olympic College enrolls a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body of approximately 10,500 students annually. Among them, 4% are African American, 5% Latinx, 1% are Native American/Alaska Native, 1% are Pacific Islander, 7 % are Asian, 62% are White, and 15% are multiracial. A comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies to include awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education in our two-county region.
Job Summary
Olympic College is recruiting a full-time, tenure track faculty to join the Business Transfer discipline, in the Business and Technology Division. The team of three full-time and 3-5 adjunct faculty work collaboratively to offer the Associate in Business Direct Transfer Degree. Core business classes include a three-quarter college-level accounting series, Macro and Microeconomics, Business Statistics, Business Law, and Introduction to Business.

Essential Functions
Teach a combination of core business classes, to include accounting;
Teach evening, distance, and branch campus courses when required;
Provide quality teaching including related preparation, grading, and record keeping;
Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested;
Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities;
Provide student advising for career/academic pathways, mentoring, and support;
Contribute to the assessment of student learning outcomes annually;
Punctual communication with students, faculty, staff and administrators;
Maintain physical office hours for student consultation;
Participate in department and division meetings;
Serve on appropriate college and community committees;
Facilitate partnerships with four-year institutions to increase and nurture transfer agreements;
Collaborate with professional technical accounting faculty to develop streamlined professional technical and college accounting course offerings;
Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in Business, Accounting or a related field
Certified Public Accountant license
Successful college teaching experience
Competent using technology
Preferred Qualifications
Three years professional experience in a business or finance organization
Competency-based curriculum development experience
Experience teaching online

Successful Applicant will be able to
Impart excitement and enthusiasm towards course content and the educational experience;
Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success;
Demonstrate a commitment to teach 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/voices, 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.

Additional Information
Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a criminal history background check
Per Governor Inslees Proclamation 21-14 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) , state employees must be fully vaccinated no later than October 18, 2021. Your vaccine status will be verified at New Employee Orientation. Please reach out to the HR Office at hr@olympic.edu 360-475-7300 if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.
Terms of Employment
These are full-time tenure track faculty positions 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. 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.

Application Process
Application materials must be submitted online. Complete application packages must include the following: Olympic College Online Application
Cover Letter
CV/Resume
Unofficial transcript(s). Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate.
Two recent professional Letters of Recommendation

Suggested Materials Syllabi from relevant recent courses taught.

All application materials become the property of Olympic College.

For technical support, contact NEOGOV 855-524-5627 6 am and 6 pm Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

Olympic College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

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