Adjunct Faculty, Biology Instructor

About The College

Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population. The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community.

The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit www.whatcom.edu

About Our Community

The campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on "best of the Northwest" lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County.

To learn more about Bellingham, please visit: www.bellingham.org

General Description of Work

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Biology Instructor
Classification: Faculty
FTE: Varies, course assignment dependent
Schedule: Varies, course assignment dependent
FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt
Teaching Modality: In-person

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and deliver high quality, evidence-based education and promote the development of qualified students to help prepare them for the future.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with faculty and administrators to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Apply current subject matter expertise and remain up to date in the field to ensure relevant, workforce aligned curriculum.
• Uses student centered, inclusive, and innovative teaching practices to support diverse learners.
• May teach in-person, hybrid, and/or online courses.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback, contributing to a positive learning environment.
• Maintain office hours at times and places convenient for students and respond to student emails and requests in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree from an accredited institution in biology, or closely related field. AND - Ability to teach both in person and online modalities dependent on departmental needs.
• Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated teaching ability in microbiology and general biology. - Experience designing, delivering, and assessing curriculum using evidence-based, student-centered, equity-minded, and culturally responsive teaching practices. - Experience teaching in higher education, including online instruction and use of learning management systems (e.g. Canvas). - Demonstrated ability to teach and support diverse and historically underserved student populations, incorporating feedback to improve learning outcomes. - Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills, with experience working in team-based environments. - Leadership experience and a demonstrated commitment to the mission and role of community colleges. - The ability to take action to learn and grow. - The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Benefit

Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (ex. 50% quarterly employment contract x 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter).

How To Apply

A completed application consists of an online application and:

• Letter of application detailing relevant experience and how the applicant is prepared to meet the duties of the position.
• Values statement that responds to the following prompt: Short Reflection (1 page max): One of the core values of this institution is building an inclusive and supportive campus. This core value is reflected in our strategic plan, goals, and the work that we do every day. Please describe your experience in building an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging.
• Current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts for all earned degrees; official transcripts required prior to the official start date.
• List of five recent professional references with contact information.