Communications Studies - Associate Faculty Pool
Communications Studies - Associate Faculty Pool
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The Opportunity:Skagit Valley College is accepting applications for associate faculty to teach for the Communication Studies Department. The purpose of posting this position is to build a pool of qualified instructors interested in teaching primarilyInterpersonal Communication as well as other Communication Studies courses such as Public Speaking on the Mount Vernon Campus.
This Associate Faculty position will instruct students seeking their various degrees and certificates at Skagit Valley College. The successful candidate(s) will demonstrate exceptional classroom skills enthusiasm for the subject matter an inclusive and equitydriven approach to teaching curriculum development learning and innovative pedagogy and teaching strategies. Candidates should be excited to teach a variety of first and secondyear Communications Studies courses but will most often be responsible for teaching an equityfocused 200level Interpersonal Communication course that serves as a degree requirement for most students at the college. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to design an equitycentered Interpersonal Communication curriculum that addresses the needs of students who enter the class in different stages of understanding and comfort with equitycentered concepts and content. Upon hiring successful candidates will complete a supportive paid workshop to develop their equitybased Interpersonal Communication course. Other potential teaching assignments may be available as needed; including Public Speaking and/or Intercultural Communication.
Faculty at SVC take pride in respecting and working effectively and compassionately with a diverse campus community that promotes innovative and equityminded teaching a studentcentered learning environment and a strong focus on improving student success rates and addressing systemic inequities in access and achievement for all students.
We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and supportive learning environment for nonnative English speakers and other diverse groups. In doing so we offer our students and community not only the opportunity to learn about varied disciplines but to engage with diverse perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.
Please note that this posting is reviewed and hired on a quarterbyquarter basis. Candidates will be directly contacted by the department as employment opportunities arise.
The Location:Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Upper Skagit Indian Tribe Samish Indian Nation Nooksack Indian Tribe and SaukSuiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver BC SVC is never far from worldclass outdoor recreation urban arts scenes and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island and centers in Friday Harbor a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.
Mission:Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational personal and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.
Vision:The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is studentcentered teaching and learning. We are committed to:- Equitable student outcomes in access achievement and community;
- Our Guiding Principles;
- Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
- The development of our employees;
- A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.
Guiding Principles:Respect Integrity Open and Honest Communication Collaborationand Compassion.
About SVC: Established in 1926 Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) providing associates and bachelors degrees as well as certificates in highquality academic transfer pathways workforce training basic education for adults and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTCs Vision statement; Leading with racial equity our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial social and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.SVCs commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education inspire student learning and achievement and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access achievement and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms policies and practices to foster the success of all. SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial ethnic and linguistic demographics in the district particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equityminded leadership faculty and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services. Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply.Skagit Valley College offers:- An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
- Support for innovative teaching learning and scholarship.
- Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
- Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural suburban and urban lifestyles.
- Friendly supportive and diverse work environments.
- Excellent benefits include competitive leave packages and an array of health dental vision and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide inperson instruction for introductory Communication Studies courses; specifically for an equityfocused Interpersonal Communication course;
- Incorporate an equityminded approach to teaching and learning;
- Conduct ongoing development and revision of curriculum that reflects innovative and inclusive pedagogy and advances in the field of Communication Studies;
- Work collaboratively with SVCs Equity Steering Committee to develop an Interpersonal Communication curriculum for the Communication Studies Department that reflects the diversity of student experience;
- Create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success;
- Develop monitor and assess student learning outcomes and program outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and enhanced student learning.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Engage students through innovative instructional approaches for contextualized learning;
- Demonstrate commitment and ability to address systemic inequities in student access learning and achievement;
- Practice and adopt a variety of active learning strategies and varied approaches to formative and summative assessment that facilitate student learning and that are inclusive of all cultures and backgrounds;
- Express appropriate awareness of the history of minoritized groups to promote an equitable work and learning environment;
- Support students in accessing appropriate instructional and noninstructional services to facilitate student retention completion and academic success for all students;
- Act according to principles of integrity respect open and honest communication collaboration and compassion.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters Degree in Speech Communications Studies or a closely related field;
- One 1 year of teaching experience which may include previous community college university K12 graduate school teaching assistant and/or substitute teaching.
- Ph.D. in Communication Studies or related field(s); Ed.D. with an emphasis in Speech or Communication Studies;
- Community college teaching experience.
Salary Benefits Conditions of Employment Application Procedure About SVC
Salary and Benefits:
The salary rate for parttime 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 11. Associate faculty pay is computed by multiplying the faculty compensation unit rate by the number of faculty compensation units. The current FCU rate for 202425 at Step A is $1052.00 (includes I732 COLA of 5.87 for 202425.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 $1052 $7364
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 applicants 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 applicants current or past employer. By law postsecondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or nonexistence 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 drugfree 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.
- 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.eduthat 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 curriculum vitae; (Attachment: curriculum vitae;
- 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 will be kept on file to be considered for openings that may occur in the future. It is recommended that you resubmit your application for each academic year to remain in the current applicant pool. The College reserves the right to hire one or more candidates.
Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.
Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation you may contact Human Resources atMonday 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 atby the application closing date. Information on SVCsReasonable Accommodation policy can be found atOPPM 3040.
For questions regarding the online application system you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support atfrom 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 require 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 . 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 callingor by accessing the Report at:https://www.skagit/about/safetysecurityparking/
Skagit Valley College is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices.
Skagit Valley College provides a drugfree environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation and/or gender identity pregnancy genetic information age marital status disability honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies contact Carolyn Tucker Vice President of Human Resources/EEO 360.416.7794 or. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance contact Title IX Coordinator Sandy Jordan 360.416.7923 or. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way Mount Vernon WA 98273.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
