Position Summary

Skagit Valley College (SVC) is seeking a pool of Associate Faculty to teach College and Career Bridge (CCB), High School Completion (HSC), and Integrated Basic Education and Skills (IBEST) classes in Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies at the Campus in Mount Vernon, Washington. This position may include a flexible teaching schedule to cover days or evenings. The incumbent will report to the Dean of Basic Education for Adults.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with faculty to deliver contextualized curriculum relevant to high school completion and college readiness that integrates federal College and Career Readiness Standards;
• Provide classroom instruction in CCB and HSC courses. This may include teaching in an Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training Program (I-BEST) team-teaching model to support academic courses required for prof/tech degrees such as ENGL&101 I-BEST or WMATH 100 I-BEST;
• Deliver culturally appropriate curriculum that reflects diversity of student experience;
• Express appropriate awareness of the history of underrepresented groups and promote an equitable work and learning environment;
• Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
• Assess, monitor, and document student performance, and submit required attendance reports to the Program Supervisor;
• Ensure students complete required Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS) pre- and post- assessments in accordance with program and state assessment policies;
• Provide class syllabus to students and to the instructional office;
• Attend scheduled meetings as appropriate;
• Fulfill Associate Faculty responsibilities in accordance with the negotiated agreement and College policies (including office hours and professional development).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Impart a productive academic mindset that teaches all students—regardless of background—that they are capable of learning with practice and effort;
• Familiarity with active learning strategies inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
• Familiarity with current theories in adult education;
• Adapt to a variety of teaching situations, including team teaching;
• Experience with computers and technologically-assisted instruction;
• Communicate effectively in oral and written English;
• Act according to the principles of integrity, respect, open and honest communication, collaboration, and compassion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 
  Bachelors in English, Math, Sciences, or the Social Sciences, or a closely-related field;
• Teaching experience;
• Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in English, Math, Teaching, Sciences, Social Science, or closely related field;
• Three years’ teaching experience;
• Experience working with adult students from diverse backgrounds;
• Experience utilizing a Learning Management System (LMS), such as CANVAS or Desire2Learn;
• Knowledge of /experience in Reading Apprenticeship, AVID, Universal Design, or other innovative approaches to adult education;
• Familiarity working with federal College and Career Readiness Standards.

Salary, Benefits, Conditions of Employment, Application Procedure

Salary and Benefits:
The salary rate for part-time faculty is in accordance with the negotiated agreement and may be subject to change based on legislative mandates. In order to be eligible for benefits, state regulations must be met.

Rate of Pay: Faculty compensation units (FCU) are computed by total hours (lecture, lab, clinical) identified on the approved course outline for a given course, divided by eleven. Part-time faculty pay is computed by multiplying the faculty compensation unit rate by the number of faculty compensation units. The current FCU rate for 2023-24 at Step A is $877.00 (will be increased to include any I-732 COLA).
Example of Associate Faculty pay (this is for illustrative purposes only):

• 
  Course: BISC 220 | 33 lecture, 44 lab
• 33 + 44 = 77
• 77/11= 7 FCUs
• A Step A faculty member would be paid 7 x FCU rate $877 = $6,139

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  
  Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.
• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
• Per Proclamation 21-14, employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than date of hire. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 Vaccination as part of the hire process. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes, subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Meet the minimum qualifications, and
• Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.edu that includes the following:

• The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
• A current resume; (Attachment: Resume)
• A cover letter/letter of interest addressing the minimum and desired qualifications for the position. (Attachment: Cover Letter)

Application Deadline: Application materials will be accepted until this position is filled. Applications may be kept on file to be considered for openings which may occur in the future. The College reserves the right to hire one or more candidates.

Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date. Information on SVC's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at OPPM 3040 .

For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.

SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October. All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at: https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/

Skagit Valley College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. SVC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.