Adjunct Faculty - Generic Application

Updated effective July 1, 2024 - Salary change

Bellingham Technical College is establishing a pool of adjunct instructors for the 2024-2025 academic year, to plan and teach courses in degree and certificate program areas such as: 

• Advanced Manufacturing (Industrial Maintenance & Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control; Machining; Process Technology, Welding)
• Bachelor of Applied Science courses
• Business & Computer Technology (Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Associate in Business DTA/MRP, Computer Networking, Health Information Technology, Legal Administrative Assistant, Medical Coding & Billing, Medical Reception Office Assistant, Project Management, Receptionist)
• Culinary Arts/Pastry
• Engineering (Civil, Composites, Electronics, Geomatic Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Design)
• Fisheries & Aquaculture Sciences
• Heath & Nursing Sciences (Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, EMT, Nursing, Radiology Technology, Surgery Technology, Veterinary Technology)
• Industrial Technology (Electrician, HVAC & Refrigeration, Residential Home Inspection)
• Transportation & Mechanical Technology (Auto Collision, Automotive, Diesel)

Other General Education courses such as:

• English
• History
• Math
• Spanish  

Adjunct positions are part-time and quarterly. Employment is contingent upon adequate enrollment.  Class load is generally between one and three classes each quarter (fall, winter, spring) and contingent on need.  

BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals.  As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.  Under the direction and supervision of the Deans, Directors, and/or program leads, adjunct faculty will engage in a variety of learning support activities to:

• Prepare and teach courses during the times and dates specified by the academic schedule;
• Design, develop and assess curriculum;
• Provide a course syllabus for each class, every quarter;
• Provide timely and accurate assessment feedback to students;
• Plan, supervise, and evaluate students' progress;
• Maintain related student records, evaluations, and progress reports;
• Consult with other college faculty and staff on issues relevant to students success and retention;
• Contribute to the development and implementation of institutional effectiveness and learning outcome measures related to courses;
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students;
• Adapt to changing teaching schedules and situations (on campus, online, hybrid, etc.) as required by program;
• Effectively use computer applications where appropriate, including learning management systems;
• Incorporate pedagogies that support best learning practices;
• Work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences;
• Demonstrate respect for others;
• Other related duties as assigned and required.

Essential Attributes:

• Collaborative work skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Commitment to interdisciplinary learning;
• Commitment to pluralism and the ability to work effectively in a diverse workplace and educational environment;
• High level of energy, creativity, and motivation to design and implement effective teaching and learning practices;
• Tolerance for ambiguity and change;
• Experience in facilitating the success of individuals representing a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and ability backgrounds;
• Experience with non-traditional teaching methods.

Minimum Required Qualification:

• Generally a Master's degree in subject area is required.  For some disciplines, alternate credentials may be accepted.  Areas listed in supplemental with an * require a Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years teaching at the post-secondary level;
• Experience with course design;
• Experience with online and/or hybrid instruction;
• Experience or interest in the development of new STEM curriculum;
• Experience or interest in working closely with instructors from various technical fields to contextualize instruction.      

Condition of Employment: Sexual Misconduct Declaration: Washington State law (RCW 28B.112.080) and Bellingham Technical College (BTC) policies and procedures prohibit BTC from hiring selected applicants* who do not complete and sign a sexual misconduct declaration prior to their start of employment.   *Applicant is defined as those applying for employment as faculty, instructor, staff, advisor, counselor, and any position in which the applicant will likely have direct ongoing contact with students in a supervisory role or position of authority.

Beginning on October 1, 2020, prior to final official offer of employment, BTC is required to ask applicants who are not already a BTC employee to sign a statement disclosing whether the applicant:

• Is the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment
• Is currently being investigated for sexual misconduct at any current employer
• Has left a position during an investigation into a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at any current or past employers

For any positive response, the applicant is required to provide an explanation of the situation. Failure to provide complete and accurate information will result in disqualification from employment and withdrawal of any offer of employment.

The sexual misconduct declaration authorizes the applicant’s current and past employers to disclose to BTC any sexual misconduct committed by the applicant and make available to BTC copies of all documents in the previous employer’s personnel, investigative, or other files relating to sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, by the applicant. The declaration releases the applicant’s current and past employers, and employees acting on behalf of that employer, from any liability for providing the information in the sexual misconduct declaration. The hire will not be finalized until the completed and signed declaration is received.Salary Statement:
Adjunct salaries will be determined according to the current negotiated salary schedules. Effective July 1, 2023, A 5 credit (55 hour) per course compensation range is $3,703 to $4,611.20, depending on type of course.  Courses range from 3-8 credits.

The following benefits are in accordance with the Bellingham Education Association (BEA) and subject to change with each negotiated contact.  Current BEA contract expires June 30, 2025.  Benefits include paid sick leave.  Sick leave is accrued based on their contracted FTEF multiplied by 7.5 hour for each month in active teaching status.  In addition, if eligible, a 5% per hour more above the teaching rate doctoral stipend if teaching a five credit or more course (not paid on contract training, community or continuing ed courses); In addition, a 5% Longevity premium rate after teaching 1375 hours at BTC.  Other benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free counseling & referral program; potential flexible and/or remote schedules. No additional benefits.
 
However, adjunct faculty may be eligible for insurance benefits if they are employed at one or more Washington state public institutions of higher education for a combined total of at least 50 percent or more of a full-time workload* on a quarter-to-quarter or semester basis, and for at least two consecutive quarters.  Spring and summer are considered consecutive quarters when first establishing eligibility.  *Workload as defined by respective collective bargaining agreements and/or the appointing institution.

Application Procedures and Deadline:
Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs.  Applications will be reviewed as received and/or as needed during the 2024-2025 academic year. You will be contacted if selected for an interview. More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu.

Required Online Application Materials: (Prefer Word or PDF file for attachments)       

• Completed BTC Online Employment Application & Supplemental Questions;
• Attach current resume or Vitae; 
• Attach unofficial transcripts that document qualifications for area of interest; Official transcripts documenting required qualifications will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process).