Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry 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.

About the Community

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960), midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada. The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for outdoor activities, historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands, and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles.

About the Role

The Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry Instructor will teach within the science program beginning winter quarter 2027. WCC is looking for candidates who strive to create a thriving learning community that supports excellence, opportunity, and equity for students, faculty, and staff. The college is focused on building a community of respect, sustainability, and inclusivity through secure, welcoming, and engaging learning environments that encourage and support the academic and personal success of students.

Classification: Faculty | FTE: Varies, course assignment dependent | Schedule: Varies, course assignment dependent | FLSA Status: Overtime Exempt | Teaching Modality: Web Enhanced

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Dean for Health Professions & STEM.

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.
• Use 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.
• Perform other related work of a similar nature and level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the academic discipline, including current research, trends, and developments in the field.
• Knowledge of pedagogical theories, instructional design, and relevant accreditation standards and higher education regulations.
• Skill in effective teaching, classroom facilitation, and classroom management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues in team-based, committee, or interdisciplinary settings.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse student populations through adaptable and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Ability to assess student performance fairly, provide constructive feedback, and manage sensitive or complex student situations with professionalism.
• Ability to actively contribute to a work and learning environment that treats everyone with respect and dignity, while engaging diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to enhance the College's mission, vision, and promise.

Working Conditions

Work is completed primarily in the classroom environment. The position will sometimes perform standard office tasks and operate standard office equipment. The position may be required to traverse or travel across campus to other on-campus buildings for applicable meetings or needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry, or closely related field.
• Ability to teach both in person and online modalities dependent on departmental needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Licensure, Certification & Other Requirements

• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check and sexual misconduct review.
• Occasional travel to meetings, conferences, and training sessions may be required.

Compensation

Salary: $7,731.00 to teach Chemistry& 121, winter quarter 2027.

Benefits: Accrues a percentage of 7 hours (equal to the percentage of workload) per month of sick leave (e.g., 50% quarterly employment contract × 7 hrs for full-time = 3.5 hrs per month for that quarter).

Start Date

Winter quarter 2027. Quarter begins on Wednesday, January 6th, 2027.