Helper Trade Adjunct - Fundamentals I
Olympic College

Description

Helper Trade Adjunct - Fundamentals ISalary: $1,496 - $1,604**Classification: Adjunct FacultyReports to: Dean of Business & TechnologyThis is a HYBRID position.Olympic College is recruiting part-time faculty to teach Helper Trade Fundamentals I at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, in the evenings. The course is part of the Helper Certificate Program designed to develop the general education and technical skills of entry-level employees. Olympic College, an award-winning college on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, strives to attract faculty who will help accomplish the college's mission of helping students succeed. Olympic College seeks to recruit faculty who will enthusiastically support the College's commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including first-generation students, students of color, students with disabilities, military veterans, students of varying ages, students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions, and students of diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, leading diversity and social justice learning opportunities, and employing data-informed decision-making in their instruction. As an Achieving the Dream institution, the college is part of a network of more than 220 colleges, each committed to helping students achieve their college and career goals. Essential Functions

Teach students about the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, including organizational guiding principles, safety programs, navigation aboard navy vessels, fundamental ship terminology and paperwork, and tools of the trade. Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities.Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of the PSNS organizational guiding principles and structure, current safety regulations, navigation aboard navy vessels, fundamental ship terminology, and tools of the trade. Associate Degree in Industrial Trades or a related field

Desired Qualifications

Experience as a PSNS trade journeymanBachelor's Degree

Successful Applicants Will

Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciationSuccess working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, geographic, and socioeconomic backgroundsEffective verbal and written communication skillsCommunicate promptly with students, faculty, and staffFunction as a team playerEstablish and maintain effective working relationshipsAn understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climateUphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climateAdditional Information

Terms of EmploymentPlease 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 within 30 days of their employment.
This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. The salary listed is a range based on per 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 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 eligible for benefits upon their initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. Adjuncts are not initially eligible for benefits upon hire but could qualify for the following.
Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.Must be able to gain security clearance to work in a controlled industrial area, including a federal criminal background check and proof of identity and documentation of U.S. citizenship with either a U.S. Passport or certified U.S. birth certificate, or N-550 Certificate of Naturalization.The employee may be required to lift and carry supplies and equipment of up to 30 pounds.This position is in a classroom and/or shop environment at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. It requires the employee to move across up to a half-mile in an industrial setting to reach the job site. Conditions of EmploymentPrior 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, and equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). 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 ApplyTo be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:Olympic College Online ApplicationResumeCover Letter - in your cover letter describing 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 StatementOlympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 persons 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 and or modified without notice

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