American Ethnic & Gender Studies Adjunct

About the role

This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies in the American Ethnic & Gender Studies program at Olympic College. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

Responsibilities

• Teach evening, distance, and in-person classes on the Poulsbo, Shelton, and Bremerton campuses when requested.
• Provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record keeping.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities to meet those needs.
• Punctually communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, African American Studies, Black Studies, Africana Studies, Latino/x Studies, La Raza Studies, Chicano/x Studies, Asian American Studies, Native American Studies, American Indian Studies, Indigenous Studies, Oceania and Pacific Islander Studies, or directly related area from an accredited college or university.
• Teaching experience.

Skills

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm.
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction, including Ethnic Studies and Indigenous Studies pedagogy, to ensure student success.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the experienced student desiring to further their career.
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement.
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds as well as military veterans.
• Demonstrate ability to remain current in Ethnic and Gender Studies, especially with regard to theories and pedagogy.
• Support diversity in higher education through application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voice, as well as by contributing through actions.
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
• Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals for effective and positive working relationships.
• Collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students as part of an educational team.
• Incorporate technology in the delivery of course content and services, including use of the College-approved learning management system.
• Uphold Olympic College's values and ethics necessary to maintain a positive climate.