ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY (2 POSITIONS)

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Join the CBC team and help us transform students' lives!

CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference - it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.

El CBC esta comprometido con nuestra vision de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a traves de la movilizacion economica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra poblacion estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demas. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener exito en el logro de sus metas.

El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a traves de culturas, para implementar estrategias de ensenanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatia intercultural. La experiencia en servir a los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es algo que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el exito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra institucion en su totalidad.

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Here's how you will support our mission

The School of Career and Technical Education seeks a passionate and highly qualified individual to teach various nuclear technology courses. This program equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for employment across various nuclear industry sectors. The selected individual will teach foundational nuclear technology courses and, depending on their education and experience will teach radiation protection, non-licensed operator, or instrumentation and control coursework. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering both theoretical instruction and hands-on lab courses and collaborating with fellow faculty to develop course content and curriculum.

This position reports to the Dean for Business & Computer Science.

The salary range for this position is $77,693-$81,624 for a 176-day contract over the Instructional Year (Fall / Winter / Spring Quarters). Additional compensation may be available for assignment of summer quarter courses or courses taught outside of the full-time position during fall, winter and spring quarters. This position is in a hard to fill discipline eligible for additional money per MOU 002 - Hard to Fill Supplemental Pay and would receive an additional stipend of $5,950 . This is not a guarantee of compensation and is subject to funding.

Relocation expenses are part of the employment offer for the successful candidate if the candidate relocates to the Tri-Cities area from outside of a 175-mile radius.

Note : International transcripts MUST include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit : members.

Primary Responsibilities

A comprehensive list of tenure track faculty and director job duties and responsibilities can be found on our website.

GENERAL QUALITIES REQUIRED : Successful candidates will demonstrate the following key competencies and qualities :

• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a deep-rooted dedication to enhancing student success.

A strong alignment with the values and goals of our community college.

Active engagement in shared governance.

A commitment to staying up-to-date on developments in one's field of expertise.

An openness to engaging in campus-wide activities that extend beyond one's specific discipline, enriching the overall campus community.

Flexibility in teaching methodologies, including proficiency in eLearning and a commitment to embrace instructional innovations.

Proficient skills in educating a diverse student body, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness in learning experiences.

Dedication to scholarly pursuits within one's area of specialty, contributing to the academic rigor and reputation of the college.

A commitment to actively contribute to the design and evaluation of learning outcomes, playing a key role in the college's efforts towards institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Five (5) years of experience in a radiation protection profession, nuclear power plant maintenance or operations, or instrumentation and control; and

Demonstrated experience or commitment to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in professional or educational settings, particularly in relation to Hispanic and underserved communities. This includes personal and professional efforts to address challenges faced by these populations and advocate for their success.

Preferred Qualifications

Specialized certification in radiation safety / health physics, such as Radiological Control Technician Qualification (RCT), National Registry of Radiological Protection Technologists (NRRPT), and Certified Health Physicist (CHP); and

Bilingual in English and in Spanish.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

Terms of Employment

CBC offers excellent medical / dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the Benefits tab for comprehensive benefits information.

This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Compensation and benefits are subject to the collective bargaining process. There will be paid comprehensive onboarding and training beginning August 1, 2025, but the contract for this position begins on September 1, 2025. This is a tenure track position and will begin the three-year tenure process in fall quarter 2025. More information about the tenure process can be found in Chapter 28B.50 RCW governing Washington State Community and Technical Colleges.

CBC is looking to fill 2 positions for Assistant Professor of Nuclear Technology, one of these positions will have the director position attached to it. A list of the additional duties can be found on our website. The Director position will receive release time in accordance with the CBA.

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements :

Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW 28B.112.080.

Pass a criminal background check. Note : information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.

Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.

Verify education at time of hire.

This position closes on March 16, 2025 at 11 : 59 PM PST . The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

If you have questions or need assistance during the application or search process, please contact the recruiter for this position, Ashley Jordan at or .

Salary : $77,693 - $81,624