$71,226.00 - $99,041.00 Annually

Full-time Faculty

Business & Technology

2/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Olympic College (OC) is recruiting a full-time tenure-track faculty to teach courses in Accounting, Business and Economic Transfer. OC is in search of faculty members who are deeply committed to student-centered education and the promotion of an inclusive and equitable learning environment. As a comprehensive community college, we offer a wide range of programs, including Transitional Studies (e.g., high school diploma and GED preparation, as well as English for English Language Learners), academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates, five applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education services across our two-county region.

Our institution is firmly dedicated to advancing excellence through a strong commitment to racial equity, with the goal of unlocking the full potential of all our students, regardless of their racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, or differing ability. The ideal candidate for this position should have a proven history of employing culturally responsive teaching methods, using data analysis to inform their instructional approach, and providing guidance and mentorship to underrepresented student populations. Olympic College proudly serves a diverse student body, with an annual enrollment of approximately 10,500 students representing various racial and socioeconomic backgrounds.

We are actively seeking applicants who are passionate about student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, promoting diversity, and creating opportunities for social justice education. The successful candidate will be skilled in making data-informed decisions in their teaching practices. This role primarily involves the preparation and delivery of courses in Business Transfer. Core business classes include three-quarter college-level Accounting series, Macro and Microeconomics, Business Statistics, Business Law, and Introduction to Business.

The faculty in this position will teach accounting in the transfer and the professional technical accounting programs, and other courses as needed.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and teach a wide range of Accounting, Business and Economics course(s) in accordance with the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course, syllabi, and any departmental guidelines.
• Teach in-person courses in Bremerton and at other Olympic College campuses / sites in Kitsap and Mason counties, when required. 
• Provide quality teaching including related preparation, grading, and record keeping; class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested; academic advising and assessment for students.
• Contribute to development of program curriculum and student learning outcomes.
• Maintain physical office hours for student consultation; attend faculty, department, and division meetings, serve on college committees, and participate in college governance.
• Perform related duties as assigned and/or required.

• Strong mastery of program course content.
• Ability to design and implement college-level program curriculum, aligning with state and APA standards and college program requirements.
• Proficiency in employing diverse teaching methods to engage a wide range of students.
• Skill in accommodating accessibility needs through course materials and activities.
• Collaborative mindset and teamwork capabilities.
• Competence in integrating technology, including Learning Management Systems, (i.e. Canvas), for various instructional modes and course delivery (online, zoom, hybrid & hyflex).
• Diligence in maintaining records and discipline standards.
• Commitment to Olympic College's mission, diversity, and a learner-focused environment.
• Regular teaching of program courses.
• Adaptability in instruction to ensure student success.
• Dedication to teaching a diverse student body with varying backgrounds.
• Promotion of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Effectiveness in working with individuals and groups from diverse cultural, socio-economic, and military veteran backgrounds.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, fostering effective relationships.
• Collaborative spirit with colleagues, staff, and students to support educational goals.
• Contribution to the development of Diversity and Social Justice courses or Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) learning opportunities.
• Commitment to ethics, integrity, and professional judgment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics or a related field.
• Three years successfully teaching Accounting, Business or Economics classes in a college setting, particularly community college teaching.
• Experience teaching a variety of business courses.  Applicant must be willing to teach Macro and Microeconomics, Business Statistics, Business Law, Accounting 201, 202 and 203.
• Experience teaching in a Learning Management System (LMS), preferably Canvas.
• Information technology competency and ability to embrace and learn new instructional technologies. 

• Certified Public Accountant license.
• Three years professional experience in an accounting, business, or finance organization.
• Competency-based curriculum development experience.
• Competence in integrating technology for various instructional modes and course delivery (online, zoom, hybrid, & hyflex).

Additional Information

Terms of Employment