TRANSITIONAL STUDIES FACULTY (FORKS CAMPUS)

(Part-Time Faculty)

Open Date: 11 December 2024

Close Date: 26 December 2024

Anticipated Start Date: January 2024

PENINSULA COLLEGE'S COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Our collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College "we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals." Peninsula College's equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committee's collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the College's work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the College's equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.

At Peninsula College, we are committed to ensuring a fair and unbiased hiring process. To support this commitment, we use an application redaction process. This means that certain personal identifying information will be removed from your application before it is reviewed by our hiring committee.

THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown S'Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble S'Klallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the College's service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/S'Klallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

Peninsula College is recruiting for Part-time Transitional Studies Faculty, who can jump into a high-demand multi-level classroom at the Forks or Port Townsend Campus. This position supports students who are working on obtaining their high school diploma, GED or brushing up their skills to be college ready. The Transitional Studies Program strives to meet students where they are and support them to College and Career Readiness.

High School+, GED (General Educational Development), or Brush-up for College are pre-college courses that prepare students for college or the workplace. Students are at many different educational levels. In the same classroom some students will be working on their High School Diploma, some on their GED, and some on their Math or English skills to be successful after they leave the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Approach this work with an equity lens, creating a barrier-free and inclusive environment for students.
• Deliver, instruct, and support students through the High School Plus curriculum, including Math.
• Evaluate student learning activities and student achievement of learning objectives.
• Conference with students individually to promote student success.
• Prepare course syllabi, course outlines and related instructional materials.
• Ensure that each student has been presented with the material to successfully meet the learning objectives of the course.
• Communicate with full time faculty, program specialist, and dean to ensure students are meeting their educational outcomes.
• Apply the Guiding Principles to interactions with others and in accomplishment of job duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Work independently and in teams while maintaining professionalism and modeling Peninsula College's Guiding Principles.
• Ability to work with computers and technology to deliver or support instruction.
• Promote trauma-informed pedagogy.
• Possess the characteristics of a team player and a desire to learn.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exemplify excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to communication.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, clinical partners and student body.
• Demonstrate ability to organize and prioritize many different tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Be available to assist students.
• Through the course syllabus, orient students at the beginning of each course to the course's objectives, learning outcomes, assessment methods, basis of grading, attendance requirements, the nature of assignments, and class requirements.

Required work schedule and work environment

• Classes offered online, hybrid, hyflex, and face-to-face.
• Work will typically be performed in a classroom and may require standing and/or sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on an as needed basis.

Duties of the position require previous experience

• Teaching experience in a classroom or work-related environment.
• Online teaching experience a plus.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. This includes the ability to speak clearly and fully comprehend written and spoken English and to communicate clearly with native and non-native English speakers.
• Successful experience working with diverse and disadvantaged populations essential.

Employment Terms:

• Part-time position.
• Salary will be based on the part-time faculty salary schedule.
• Start Date: Fall 2023 (will pay curriculum development stipend to start planning in August).
• Typical salary for a 5-credit class is $5,070.45 per quarter.
• Benefit upon eligibility governed by RCW 28B.50.489. WAC 182.12.114
• Sick leave is 8 hours per month times your Full-time equivalent

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• a college employment application
• a cover letter addressing specific qualifications of this position, and provide a one to two sentence statement on how you may be able to contribute to a culture of equity at Peninsula College
• a current resume
• Official transcripts
• three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references¿ email addresses and telephone numbers

In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Prior to a new hire, 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.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

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Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, Hanan Zawideh, titleixcrd@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Requesting Accommodations for Employment:

Please contact the Peninsula College Human Resources office, 360-417-6298 or email pchr@pencol.edu to request for any accommodations.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $78.18 - $92.19 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person