Job Details

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) invites applications for the position of English Instructor. This is a temporary, one-year replacement position and is part of a four-person English Department and the larger Humanities Division. We are looking for someone prepared for and interested in teaching English composition. The anticipated start date is September 16, 2019.

BBCC is a small rural community college located in the sunny, central part of Washington State, and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Big Bend Community College serves approximately 4,000 students annually, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,000, in a 4,600-square-mile service district including 15 communities in Grant and Adams counties and the Odessa School District in Lincoln County with on-site, online instruction, and interactive classrooms.

Big Bend Community College strives for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a student-centered and innovative college that is committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity; 42% of our student-body is Hispanic. Recognized as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream, Big Bend is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Our student body consists of 75% first-generation college students and 71% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

Our college seeks candidates who have a deep commitment to and understanding of the rewards and challenges of working with students. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.

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, 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 in accordance with state and federal laws.

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and the Federal Rehabilitation Act. Contact the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by April 15, 2019. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Primary essential duties and responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

• Prepare and teach classes in English Composition. This may include day, evening, hybrid, and online classes.


• Provide 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.


• 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 English adjunct faculty in conjunction with the department.


• Maintain positive and effective communications with students, faculty, administration and staff.


• Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.


• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, development, and conduct.


• Other duties as agreed to with division chair or administrator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:

• A Master's degree or Master of Fine Arts degree in Rhetoric and Composition, English, Writing, or other closely related field from a regionally accredited institution.


• Teaching experience at the post-secondary level (university, community college, or dual enrollment).


• Experience working with students from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

• Teaching experience at the community college level.


• Experience teaching English composition courses.


• Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the community college in education.


• Experience implementing innovative teaching methods such as inverted instruction, coordinated studies, team teaching, active learning, or computer-aided instruction.


• Experience implementing strategies to improve student success and retention.


• Experience with online learning, hybrid courses, and learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).


• Demonstrated multicultural experience (fluency in other languages, work experience, or literary/cultural/travel experience) which add breadth and depth to teaching.


• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

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