FT Faculty SociologyPsychology Instructor

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) a rural college serving vibrant culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for the position of full-time tenure track Sociology/Psychology Instructor. This position is part of the five-person Social Sciences Division. Candidates should be prepared to teach Sociology and have the ability to also teach Psychology within the Social Sciences. We seek faculty who are dedicated to creating supportive inclusive learning environments and who value the success of all students. We welcome educators who actively engage in the life of our small student-focused college community. The anticipated start date is September 14 2026.

BBCCs organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities first choice to dream learn and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action establishing a standard for how we interact with each other present BBCC in the community serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity Inclusion & Diversity

Embrace our Workplace Norms

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

Educate All

If you share these values we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College. This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 20 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare and teach Sociology and/or Psychology courses. This will include a blend of day evening hybrid and online classes.
• Provide regular and predictable access to students through posted office hours electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Instruct assist and motivate students through careful preparation of course materials effective teaching methodologies and informed substantive feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Advise students; assist students in planning an educational program and in selecting courses and when necessary refer students to appropriate student services for assistance.
• Participate as an active member of working committees dealing with instruction college-wide and department assessment student matters and/or college related concerns.
• Represent and advocate for the Social Sciences Department at Social Science Division and campus-wide meetings.
• Design implement and document assessment tasks with and for the Social Sciences Department.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be a positive contributing member of the campus community.
• Provide advice and support for social science associate (adjunct) faculty in conjunction with the department.
• Maintain positive and effective communications with students faculty administration and staff.
• Foster a flexible and supportive learning environment that is responsive to the diverse needs of students.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth development and conduct.
• Other duties as agreed to with division chair or administrator.

MINIMUM & DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
At the time of application all applicants must possess the following:

• A Masters degree in Sociology Psychology Integrated Social Science or a related Social Science with adequate graduate coursework to allow for instruction in both Sociology and Psychology.
• Prior teaching experience at the post-secondary level (community college university or dual enrollment).
• Experience with online learning hybrid courses and learning management systems (Canvas Blackboard etc.) that incorporates regular and substantive interaction.
• Experience supporting and engaging individuals with diverse academic cultural socioeconomic age ability and ethnic backgrounds.

• Ability to teach other courses in the Social Sciences such as Psychology.
• Teaching experience at the community college level.
• Experience teaching transfer-level social science courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the community college in education.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by February 20 2026. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for considerationapplicantsmust meet required qualifications andsubmita complete application packet which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable qualifications list in the job posting.
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE:You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of See Resume may eliminate you from consideration for this position.The college reserves the right to remove documents submitted but not requested by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy diversity statement letters of recommendation student evaluations performance evaluations etc.

BBCCreserves the right to not fill this position reject all applicants reopen the position or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the Colleges discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified at any time without notice.

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TEACHING DEMONSTRATION:

Applicants selected for a final interview may be required to give a short (approximately 10-15 minute) teaching demonstrationon a topic selected by the college.

COMPENSATION:

Salary placement for candidates with a masters degree and five (5) years of employment experience directly related to the position begins at $79381 for a 173-day contract September to June. Additional degrees experience and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the salary. This is a union represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Placement on the Salary Index Matrix (SIM) is in accordance with theBBCC Faculty Association Negotiated Agreement.

Big Bend offers candidates a straight-forward supportive tenure process with three years to the first promotion along with generous support and funding for professional development. Our faculty benefit from a connection to a statewide network of conferences to enhance instruction. The anticipated start date for this position is September 14 2026.

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 employers. By law post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

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 the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students employees and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE Moses Lake WA 98837; or via email at.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCCs policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on thepolicies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at .

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students employees and community. Detailed information regarding campus security crime statistics for the most recent-three year period and other information is available on theCampus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at .

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression religion age color creed national or ethnic origin physical mental or sensory disability use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability marital status pregnancy status or families with children a mother breastfeeding her child AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C genetic information and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.