MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR - Adjunct Pool, Tacoma

Salary:

$54.77 Hourly Location :

Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA Job Type:

Adjunct Job Number:

24-003 Department:

Instruction Opening Date:

01/03/2024 Closing Date:

Continuous

SUMMARY

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE

maintains a vacancy pool of qualified faculty interested in temporary teaching positions in the General Education Department. Adjunct (part-time) academic and basic skills faculty are responsible for preparing and providing instruction for students in the classroom. These faculty report to the dean of transfer and related instruction, or in some cases to the technical high school principal. This part-time position may become available at any time and is typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Classroom instruction may be scheduled at Bates Downtown, Central Campus, or South Campus locations, as well as online.

Currently we are recruiting faculty to fill positions to teach in the following area: Mathematics 90-level developmental math including Pre-Algebra, Elementary and Intermediate Algebra courses. 100-level college applied technical math and business math courses. 100-level generally transferable college math courses including Math in Society, Precalculus I&II, Statistics, and Calculus. Salary reflects July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 academic year ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS&OTHER DUTIES

Essential Duties

Teach assigned courses and provide high quality instruction in a variety of delivery methods, including face to face, web-enhanced, hybrid, and online. Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons. Communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse population of colleagues and students.Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved standardized syllabus. Support College student achievement practices, to ensure student retention, completion, and progression. Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.Respond to student questions on a timely basis. Provide individual and small group instruction to students in both a classroom and lab setting. Ensure that individual, lab, and small group instruction is based on best available education practices, meets standards for content, and is relevant to students' vocational career training at the college.Maintain student and curriculum records i.e. student progress and attendance, instructional syllabi, course curriculum and plans, and grades. Effectively use available technology resources to enhance student access to knowledge and information, and effectively use technology to deliver instructional content.Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications. Deliver classroom management to maintain suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and aid in solving them in accordance with college procedures.Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program. Non-Essential/Other Functions Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.Support College student achievement practices to ensure student retention, completion, and progression. Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc. Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.Please note

this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities. Conditions of Employment

Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position. This position is required to work on campusThis position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by Bates Technical College local union. Following date of hire, all full-time faculty and all part-time faculty working two-thirds of a full-time load for more than three quarters (20 hours per week) must obtain Professional-Technical Education Certificate within 30 working days.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrate strong organizational skills, prioritize, and work independently and effectively. Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with diverse internal and external audiences through college approved communication; must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels under stressful conditions.Demonstrated ability to provide professional, high-quality, courteous and responsive customer service with internal and external audiences of the College. Model professional decorum, discretion and mutual respect within and outside of the college. Maintain regular and reliable attendance on the job to best support business needs of the department and college.Consistently maintain confidentiality and sensitivity with internal and external audiences. Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, and community and technical college system; stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.A demonstrable understanding of the mission, values, goals and objectives of Bates Technical College. Ability to communicate, understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products. Demonstrated understanding and ability to acknowledge and respect individual's values and opinions to foster a harmonious working relationship with colleagues and/or students.Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional demeanor while recognizing and acting appropriately in order not to jeopardize the physical and mental stability and safety of colleagues and/or students. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, prioritize, and work independently and effectively.Consistently model ethical behavior Proficient computer and educational technology skills Maintain regular and reliable attendance on the job. Proficient ability to deliver instruction through use of different methods (cooperative learning, direct instruction, discovery lessons etc.). Work EnvironmentInstruction takes place primarily in a normal, temperature-controlled classroom or lab environment. Mental/Physical Demands Work requires long periods of standing and sitting Work is commonly performed indoors Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens Visual focus and strain Work directly with students/clientsWork involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically Move up to 25 lbs. occasionally Occasionally kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing Occasional to frequent change in position from sedentary, standing, stooping and walkingFrequent oral and auditory communication with others Requires communication ability necessary to understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products Must recognize and appropriately react to one's own immediate emotional responses to situations while maintaining a professional demeanorMust demonstrate appropriate behavior and attitudes in order not to jeopardize, physical, mental and safety of colleagues or students Must acknowledge and respect individual values and opinions to foster harmonious working relationships with colleagues or students Occasionally be required to deal with distraught peopleQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related subject area for teaching developmental math courses. Master's degree in a related subject area for teaching college-level math courses. Preferred Qualifications Previous teaching, coaching, or instructional experience and/student teaching experience as part of an educational degree program.Experience teaching at a two-year higher education institution.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator Marcus Harvey, Executive Director of Human Resources, at 253.680.7180, , or For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.Position is part-time or reduced hours, which does not qualify for all benefits. Please contact to verify benefits for the position you are interested in. 01

Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related subject area for teaching developmental math courses?

Yes No

02

Do you have a master's degree in a related subject area for teaching college-level math courses?

Yes No

Required Question