Assistant Professor of Adult Basic Education Full-Time Tenure Track

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Assistant Professor of Adult Basic Education Full-Time Tenure Track

Salary

$66,247.00 Annually

Location

WA 99301, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

F-23-009

Division

Instruction

Opening Date

07/14/2023

Closing Date

12/22/2023 10:03 AM Pacific

Pay Range

$66,247.00-$66,247.00

Description

Interested in a career at Columbia Basin College?  Join our team!  From our distinguished faculty to our dedicated staff, CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility.  We seek to attract and retain engaged and dynamic individuals who are committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals and who will contribute to an exciting work environment.  We value high quality instruction and student learning experiences that foster diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and expand into our local and global communities.  We celebrate diversity in all its forms and believe that our many unique perspectives make us stronger.

Sound like something you'd like to be a part of?  CBC is currently seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic individual to teach a broad range of courses in CBC's Transitional Studies division. These courses include pre-college reading, writing, math, social studies, and science courses. Additionally, the individual chosen may also teach Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) support courses. The individual needs to be flexible, with broad interests and a willingness to teach in a variety of areas with a variety of methods, including eLearning. The individual hired must also be able to create a positive environment for students who have been unsuccessful in previous educational settings.

This position reports to the Dean for Transitional Studies. 

CBC Faculty and Staff respect and work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and others in a campus climate that promotes innovative teaching, quality scholarship, a diverse learning environment, and equitable access and educational achievement for all students.

GENERAL QUALITIES DESIRED:
  • Passion for teaching and a commitment to student success;
  • Commitment to the community college mission;
  • Commitment to shared governance and staying current in one's discipline;
  • Willingness to become involved in campus activities beyond one's discipline;
  • Willingness to teach with a variety of methods, including eLearning and instructional innovations;
  • Ability to teach individuals from diverse backgrounds effectively;
  • Ability to pursue scholarly endeavors in area of expertise; and
  • Ability and willingness to participate in the design and measurement of learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness efforts.
The base salary for this position is $71,547 for a 176-day contract over the Instructional Year (Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters). Additional compensation may be available for assignment of summer quarter courses or courses taught outside of the full-time position during fall, winter and spring quarters.

Relocation expenses are considered for the employment offer for the successful candidate if the candidate relocates to the Tri-Cities area from outside of a 175-mile radius.
 
This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by August 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop, prepare, and teach a broad range of college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules (includes the use of multimedia technology in the classroom);
  • Develop syllabi and reading lists for each course taught and update annually; participate in departmental/divisional responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources;
  • Maintain a minimum of five (5) regularly scheduled office hours each week at times that provide reasonable opportunities for students to meet with faculty;
  • Maintain, submit, and retain accurate academic records, including verification of class rosters and student grades, by dates requested by the College and to comply with state and federal records retention laws;
  • Orient students at the beginning of each class to syllabi and addenda, subject to subsequent modification and notice to students;
  • Assess student learning outcomes, engage in timely interaction/feedback/grading to support student success and meet course outcomes;
  • Provide students with appropriate learning resources to facilitate student success in achieving course outcomes, program outcomes, and appropriate College-wide Student Learning Outcomes;
  • Demonstrate multicultural competence including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations, and creating an educational environment that affirms commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
  • Engage in shared governance by participating in department, division and College committees and assisting in the formulation of policy pertaining to educational programs;
  • Participate in commencement ceremonies, wearing academic robes, unless excused by the President;
  • Develop and attend professional improvement activities in order to maintain contact with one's academic discipline, including teaching/learning processes and/or development of knowledge in one's field of specialization;
  • Participate in outreach activities to promote educational programs;
  • Participate in special College projects, surveys, and studies;
  • Assist in the preparation of reports as needed by College units (e.g., Student Services, Grants Office, Athletic Department, Institutional Effectiveness) and by the College in general (e.g., for accreditations, program review and so forth);
  • Develop new instructional materials, techniques, course offerings or major revisions of the same;
  • Participate in community service activities consistent with the College's mission;
  • Participate in student career development in related advising or mentoring activities and special retention programs; and
  • Attend College-mandated trainings, professional development activities and/or meetings.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree from in Adult Education, Developmental Education, or related field to adult learning from an institutionally accredited college or university;  
  • Two (2) years equivalent full-time experience teaching underprepared adults;
  • Possession of a philosophy of education appropriate to the adult learner (andragogy). 
  • Demonstrated success in student achievement and completion; 
  • Passion and dedication for utilizing innovative instructional methods; and
  • Experience with instructional technology as well as computer applications for instructional purposes (e.g., PowerPoint, Word, and internet.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and use of testing and measurements designed to assess student skills;
  • Training and experience working with students with disabilities and diverse learning styles;
  • Bilingual and biliterate in English and in Spanish;
  • Knowledge and experience with curriculum development and outcomes-based assessment; and 
  • Demonstrated skills and knowledge to facilitate student success with students from a wide range of academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.  

GENERAL INTERVIEW INFORMATION:
 
Only completed applications submitted on or before the priority consideration date are guaranteed to be reviewed for this position.  The interview process generally consists of an in-person or Zoom (video conference) initial interview, with top candidates selected for an on-campus interview. Those top candidates traveling from a distance of 200 miles or more will be provided travel expenses such as flight, per diem, etc.  Those candidates traveling less than 200 miles, but more than 75 miles, will receive mileage at the IRS rate.  Mileage calculations are determined by distance between the city in which the candidate lives and Pasco, WA using MapQuest.  The College reserves the right to make changes to the process for an emergency hire or under exceptional circumstances as determined by the College.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
This position is available September 1, 2023 to coincide with the regular tenure track probationary cycle for the 2023-2024 Instructional Year.  Tenure review is a system in which the faculty member is evaluated as a candidate for tenure under the College's tenure review process and Chapter 28B.50 RCW.  Schedule varies; assignment may include evening and weekend classes.
 
PROCESS NOTE:
 
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.

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.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
 
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 the College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.
 
If you are hired, you will need 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.
 
Columbia Basin College operates under an approved affirmative action plan and encourages applications from persons of color, women, veterans and persons of disability. The Human Resources Office is accessible to those with disabilities. If you need accommodation in application or employment, contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 542-4740.
 
OTHER JOB ELEMENTS:

The physical demands and working conditions described below are representative of those that must be met and may be encountered by an incumbent when performing the essential functions of the position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF POSITION:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility, including the use of step stools in order to retrieve archived materials. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a regular basis such as papers, files, boxes, equipment, computers, etc., and rarely requires moving materials weighing over 25 pounds. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, monitor, projector, calculator, printer, and standard office equipment. 
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work environment includes classroom, lab, or other setting as appropriate.
 
UNION CLAUSE:
 
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). 

MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE
2024 PEBB Employee Enrollment Guide (Download PDF reader)
 
Eligibility
Permanent, seasonal and part-time employees as determined by WAC 182-12-114. Benefits also cover spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner (SRDP), and qualifying dependents.
 
Effective date of coverage
First day of the month following date of employment. If the date of employment is the first working day of the month, coverage begins on that date.
 
Medical Plan Monthly Costs
Employees pay their portion of medical care costs through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and elected coverage for spouse or SRDP, and dependent children. *Medical plans are available by county of residence. The listed plans are available for employees who reside in Benton and Franklin counties.
 
2024 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier
Kaiser WA Classic:
Employee Only: $226
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $452
Employee and Child/Children: $396
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $622

Kaiser WA Value :
Employee Only: $211
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $422
Employee and Child/Children: $369
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $580
 
Kaiser WA CDHP*(Consumer-Directed Health Plan):
Employee Only: $26
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $52
Employee and Child/Children: $46
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $72

Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Classic, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $124
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $248
Employee and Child/Children: $217
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $341

UMP Select, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $59
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $118
Employee and Child/Children: $103
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $162

UMP Plus–UW Medicine Accountable Care Network, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $109
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $218
Employee and Child/Children: $191
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $300

UMP CDHP* (Consumer-Directed Health Plan), administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $35
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $70
Employee and Child/Children: $61
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $96
*Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHP's) are paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

All premium rates listed are as of January 1, 2024.

CDHP's are a type of insurance plan that has lower premiums, a higher annual deductible, and higher out-of-pocket maximum than traditional health plans. An HSA is a tax-exempt account that you and your employer, can deposit funds into on your behalf. For more information about CDHP, HSA, and traditional health plans, please visit https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/health-plans-health-savings-accounts-hsas.

Dental Coverage & Costs*
2024 PEBB Employee Enrollment Guide (Download PDF reader)
Columbia Basin College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee.
Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans, including:
 
Uniform Dental Plan (Group 3000)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Administered by Delta Dental of Washington
 
DeltaCare (Group 3100)
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Delta Dental of Washington
 
Willamette Dental
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Willamette Dental
*Costs for dental services provided and coverage options vary based on plan selection.
 
Vision Coverage & Costs
Employees do not pay a separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.

MEDICAL FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA) & DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DCAP)
https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/medical-flexible-spending-arrangement-fsa

The FSA and DCAP plans are optional plans offered by the College and the State of Washington. They are calendar year, pre-tax, spending programs you can use to set aside money for eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions and are administered by Navia Benefit Solutions.

The FSA allows you to use pre-tax money to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses. An FSA can be used to cover qualifying expenses such as: chiropractic care, over-the-counter medicine, first-aid supplies etc. For a full list of qualifying expenses visit: Medical FSA eligible expenses (naviabenefits.com).

For 2024, FSA annual contributions can be between $120 minimum and $3,050 maximum. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or IRS eligible dependents.
The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses (e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent incapable of self-care).
 
LIFE INSURANCE
2024 PEBB Employee Enrollment Guide

Eligibility
Benefits eligible employees and spouse or SRDP, as well as dependents up to age 26.
 
Basic Coverage*
$35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
*Basic Coverage is employer provided at no cost to the employee. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance are administered by MetLife.

Supplemental Life and AD&D Coverage
Supplemental term life insurance coverage and/or supplemental AD&D insurance is available for employee and family at an additional cost to the employee.
 
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
2024 PEBB Employee Enrollment Guide (Download PDF reader)
Employer-Paid Plan*
Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income.
The minimum benefit is $100 per month, maximum benefit is $240 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability or the period of accumulated paid leave, whichever is longer.
*Employer-Paid Coverage is employer provided at no cost to the employee.

RETIREMENT OPTIONS
Eligible employees participate in a Washington state-sponsored retirement plan through one of two administrators: the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) or the Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association (TIAA). DRS administers the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plans. TIAA administers the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP).
*Retirement plan options are determined by employee type and prior history in DRS-administered plans (PERS or TRS).
Faculty  SBRP or TRS 3


OPTIONAL BENEFITS (VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION)
Program brochures and additional information available upon request.
• American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Homestreet Bank
• Liberty Mutual Auto/Home Insurance
• School Employees Credit Union (Benton & Franklin Counties)
• School Employees Credit Union of Washington
• Voluntary/Supplemental Retirement Annuities – TIAA-CREF (403b) & Deferred Comp Program (457)
• Washington State Employees Credit Union
 
MOVING EXPENSE REIMBURSMENT
Employees having to move to accept a position with the College may qualify for moving expense reimbursement when certain conditions are met. 
 
REDUCED TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM
Employees can take most credit and non-credit classes at a reduced cost when space is available and certain conditions are met.
 
Credit classes
Permanent classified, faculty, adjunct faculty and administrative employees of CBC may take almost any credit class on a space-available basis if requirements and prerequisites have been met. The basic cost is $5.00, plus any fees associated with that class. Hourly and probationary employees are not eligible for this reduced tuition.

SICK LEAVE, & HOLIDAYS
Sick Leave
Fulltime Faculty accrue sick leave at rates determined by their employer group. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for accrual rates.
Holidays
CBC observes the following holidays*:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
*Holiday Observance and dates subject to change based on employment status, negotiated agreements, or College policy changes.
 
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes. *If an employee is transferring from another Washington State public agency or institution of higher education, benefits and leave may be transferable.
 
ABOUT THE TRI-CITIES AREA
http://www.columbiabasin.edu/index.aspx?page=297
Tri-City Development Council:  http://www.tridec.org/about_tri_cities/
 
Tri-City Chamber of Commerce:  http://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/
 
Tri-Cities Guide:  http://tri-citiesguide.org/attractions-things-to-do.htm
 
Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau: http://www.visittri-cities.com/
All premium rates listed are as of January 1, 2022.
 

01
Please select the response from below that most closely matches your education.
  • I have a Master's degree
  • I have completed graduate study beyond a Master's degree
  • I have a Doctorate degree
  • N/A
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What is your field of study for your degree? (Adult Education, Developmental Education, or related field to adult learning)
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Please select the response from below that most closely matches your full-time experience teaching underprepared adults.
  • I have no experience
  • I have some but less than one (1) year
  • I have one (1) year but less than two (2) years
  • I have two (2) or more years of experience
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Please describe your full-time experience teaching underprepared adults. Include position titles and dates the work was performed.
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Please describe your philosophy of education.
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How do you define success in a community college classroom? How do you measure that success?
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What technology applications have you utilized in the classroom?
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What personal and professional work have you done in order to broaden your understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion?
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How have you infused diversity, equity and inclusion into your classroom to equip/motivate/inspire to effectively engage in a multicultural society?

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