What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Studies/Basic Skills Instructor - Tenure Track position at Green River College?
About the College:
Green River College is made up of approximately 34% Academic Transfer, 30% Professional-Technical, 11% Adult Basic Education, 25% Continuing & Community Education students. In addition, there are five bachelors of applied science four-year degrees offered. ?Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw.? Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English as a second language, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinos/as, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.
The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion, spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be considered while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.
About our Team:
Come work with our team! The College and Career Pathways division promotes student success through high-quality instruction responsive to our community's evolving needs. We strive for excellence in teaching a diverse population of students in preparation for college and career readiness.
Teach Transitional Studies (TS) classes including reading, writing, and information literacy in the context of social studies, science, and/or literature and arts subjects
Teach TS math classes from foundational through high school levels
Teach in-person, online and hybrid modalities and possibly off-campus or evening courses depending on program needs
Teach to non-traditional students, such as youth reengagement, adult learners, and/or students with disabilities
Advise students in their high school completion goals andin transitioning to college and career pathways
Participate in departmental and division processes and initiatives, while performing other duties as outlined in the negotiated faculty agreement
Continually update and develop new curriculum to serve the needs of TS students
Collaborate with college-wide faculty for curriculum alignment
Stay current with issues and trends in the field
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Competent with technology for instruction
Experience teaching non-native speakers of English
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Adult Education or in a closely related subject area
Experience teaching reading, writing and math to students from secondary to adult education in a classroom setting or community-based organization
Knowledge of and experience with advising students in High School Plus (HS ), high school completion, or other secondary education programs
- Resume/CV
- Reponses to the supplemental question
This is a full-time tenure-track position beginning Fall 2025, continuing with annual nine-month contracts. The salary will be determined according to the candidate's educational background, teaching experience and applicable work experience.
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by The Green River United Faculty Coalition.
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Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College’s Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Reporting
Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College’s appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President’s office for referral to an alternate designee.
For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants:
Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
- Email: titleixcoordinator@greenriver.edu
Salary : $67,000 - $97,000
