Asst. Professor - Business Administration jobs in Bremerton, WA

In pursuit of the mission and goals of Peninsula College, members of our campus community will be guided by the following principles:

• The teaching/learning process is at the center of the mission of Peninsula College.
• Members of the campus community will treat each other with mutual respect and dignity.
• Members of the campus community will be open and honest in their communications.
• Members of the campus community will promote a positive work environment and avoid adversarial relationships.
• Members of the campus community will act ethically and with integrity.
• The college will engage in collaborative decision-making processes.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR- TENURE TRACK

(Full-Time Faculty)

Priority consideration date: Priority Consideration 1 August 2023; Open Until Filled
PENINSULA COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO EQUITYOur 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.
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 full time temporary business administration instructor to teach courses in the Business Administration and Management associates and bachelors degree programs. Sample course topics are accounting, QuickBooks, payroll and business taxes, management, and managerial finance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties from faculty contract are in italics

• Develop, assess, improve, and deliver curriculum
• Teach assigned business courses in accordance with course descriptions and learning outcomes outlined in the syllabi
• Gather, organize and/or create course materials that facilitate learning
• Utilize appropriate technology to facilitate teaching and learning in the lab, classroom and online
• Through the course syllabus, orient students at the beginning of each course to the objectives of the course, learning outcomes, assessment methods, basis of grading, attendance requirements, the nature of assignments and class requirements
• Obtain and maintain sufficient learning assessment data in order to provide a valid and reasonable basis for assignment of grades
• Provide records and data needed to comply with federal and state requirements and regional accreditation standards
• Maintain regularly scheduled and posted office hours for assisting students
• Participate in student academic advising
• Serve on College committees, which include ad hoc committees, strategic College priority committees, and standing committees as defined in the procedure for Board Policy
• Serve on faculty hiring committees as assigned
• Participate in scheduled division meetings and academic employee meetings
• Create and regularly update a Professional Development Plan that ensures continuing education and ongoing currency in one’s instructional area and current pedagogies
• Participate in annual planning and program review
• Hold office hours and be available to advise and support students
• Ensure ongoing review and assessment of course, program, and institutional student learning outcomes

Duties of the position requiring knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience working with computers and technology to deliver or support instruction.
• Proven strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings.
• The characteristics of team player, autonomy, timeliness in task performance, initiative, and a desire to learn.

Duties of the position requiring previous experience:

• Teaching experience in a formal or workplace setting preferred.
• Online teaching experience a plus.

Required physical abilities:

• Work will typically be performed in a classroom setting and may require standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time.

Required work schedule and work environment:

• Classroom, lab, and office settings

Required education or certificates:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field required

Employment Terms

• A full-time tenure-track position beginning the 2023 Fall quarter; this is a nine-month academic year appointment.
• The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule in which placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience.
• A standard 175-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work-days remaining in the contract year.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Full-Time Faculty position.
• Anticipated starting monthly salary: $5,038.00 - $6,103..00 (DOE)

Pay/Salary Range PCFA Salary Guidance

STEP

A1

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

Annual

60,457

64,519

67,426

70,332

73,238

76,144

79,051

81,957

84,865

87,769

Monthly

5,038

5,347

5,619

5,861

6,103

6,345

6,588

6,830

7,072

7,314

• Full Time Employee Benefits:
• Excellent benefits: including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; Peninsula College contributes $1,145 per month to the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions; optional credit union and tax-deferred annuity programs.
• Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.
• Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.
• The college also supports professional development.
• Sick leave accrual is 8 hours per month.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• a college employment application,
• a letter of application addressing specific qualifications of this position,
• a current CV,
• official transcripts, and
• 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: Full-time

Pay: $60,457.00 - $87,769.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person