Big Bend Community College
Associate Faculty – Manufacturing Process Technology (MPT)
Big Bend Community College, Moses Lake, Washington, United States, 98837
Position Summary
Big Bend Community College, a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington, invites applications for Associate (part-time) Manufacturing & Process Technology (MPT) Instructors. This position is responsible to prepare and teach industrial systems courses for mechanical maintenance technology, mechatronics, and/or manufacturing students in accordance with the Master Course Outline and in consultation with a full-time faculty member.
Big Bend Community College’s organizational strength is captured in our small yet mighty spirit…a small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending post‑secondary 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 BridgeStand as a LeaderSupport for Success 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 join the movement happening at Big Bend Community College. This position is open until filled. 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 Job Duties
Prepare and teach assigned Mechanical Maintenance, Mechatronics, and/or Manufacturing courses in accordance with the Master Course Outline and in consultation with full‑time faculty members; teaching assignments are based on college needs and may include day, evening, weekend, online, and on or off campus assignments.
Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule.
Assist students with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
Maintain frequent communication with their students.
Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required.
Maintain student course materials for two (2) quarters beyond the quarter of attendance.
Submit assessment data in consultation with a full‑time faculty member in the department.
Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.
Post syllabi quarterly to the portal for each course taught.
Maintain an educational environment that promotes student learning and success.
Possible Courses
Mechanical Power Transmission
Industrial Safety
Preventive/Predictive Maintenance
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
Industrial Boiler Technology
PLCs
Instrumentation
Machining
Fluid Power Transmission
Pumping Hydraulics
Technical Drawing Interpretation
National Electric Code
Industrial Electricity
Mechatronics
Minimum & Desirable Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of professional experience.
Experience working with diverse workforce/students.
Experience working with students/workforce from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
Desirable Qualifications:
An associate’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance mechanic, etc.).
Experience with the operation of industrial automation and robotic equipment (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Amatrol, Fanuc) and/or systems integration.
Documented industry training and/or industry‑recognized certifications or the ability to attain them within six months of hire (e.g., NIMS, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Amatrol, FANUC).
Experience teaching at a community college within the previous three years.
Demonstrated knowledge of current theory and common practices in the trade and the ability to instruct students on these topics.
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 with online learning, hybrid courses, and learning management systems.
Experience working in a team‑teaching environment.
Able to communicate effectively one‑on‑one, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
Experience working with non‑traditional students.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
Application Instructions This position is open until filled. 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 consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: - BBCC Online application. - Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate. - Comprehensive resume or CV. - Responses to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above. - 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.
Compensation Associate/Part‑Time Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is made on a per credit basis using the structure below:
Step 1 – Associate Faculty newly employed by BBCC with less than two (2) years of post‑secondary teaching experience and less than twelve (12) credits taught as the instructor of record. Lecture $940.68/credit Lab $1,530.30/credit
Step 2 – Experienced Associate Faculty with more than two (2) years of post‑secondary teaching experience and more than twelve (12) credits taught as the instructor of record. Lecture $959.49/credit Lab $1,560.90/credit
Associate/Part‑Time Faculty earn sick leave on a pro‑rata basis on in‑class hours based upon their percent of full‑time for all part‑time faculty contracts with each academic quarter (fall through spring). The college provides insurance and retirement benefits in accordance with the applicable statutes and regulations governing Washington State employee benefits, funded through the state and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the College. The Human Resources Office shall communicate benefit eligibility to all Associate/Part‑Time faculty. Retirement savings programs such as tax‑sheltered annuities, deferred compensation, and other savings programs are available for eligible employees who apply.
Conditions of Employment 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 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 applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H‑1B visa. In 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.
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. Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee’s overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work‑life balance. Benefit eligibility for part‑time positions is determined in accordance with state regulations. Part‑time employees meeting benefit eligibility requirements will be notified by the Human Resources Office.
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Big Bend Community College’s organizational strength is captured in our small yet mighty spirit…a small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending post‑secondary 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 BridgeStand as a LeaderSupport for Success 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 join the movement happening at Big Bend Community College. This position is open until filled. 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 Job Duties
Prepare and teach assigned Mechanical Maintenance, Mechatronics, and/or Manufacturing courses in accordance with the Master Course Outline and in consultation with full‑time faculty members; teaching assignments are based on college needs and may include day, evening, weekend, online, and on or off campus assignments.
Meet the class times as required by the quarterly schedule.
Assist students with questions related to the course(s) being taught.
Maintain frequent communication with their students.
Refer students to appropriate college resources as needed.
Maintain and submit grades and attendance reports to college personnel when required.
Maintain student course materials for two (2) quarters beyond the quarter of attendance.
Submit assessment data in consultation with a full‑time faculty member in the department.
Assist with development, selection, and/or recommend selection of instructional materials for courses being taught.
Post syllabi quarterly to the portal for each course taught.
Maintain an educational environment that promotes student learning and success.
Possible Courses
Mechanical Power Transmission
Industrial Safety
Preventive/Predictive Maintenance
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning
Industrial Boiler Technology
PLCs
Instrumentation
Machining
Fluid Power Transmission
Pumping Hydraulics
Technical Drawing Interpretation
National Electric Code
Industrial Electricity
Mechatronics
Minimum & Desirable Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of professional experience.
Experience working with diverse workforce/students.
Experience working with students/workforce from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
Desirable Qualifications:
An associate’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechatronics, manufacturing, maintenance mechanic, etc.).
Experience with the operation of industrial automation and robotic equipment (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens, Amatrol, Fanuc) and/or systems integration.
Documented industry training and/or industry‑recognized certifications or the ability to attain them within six months of hire (e.g., NIMS, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Amatrol, FANUC).
Experience teaching at a community college within the previous three years.
Demonstrated knowledge of current theory and common practices in the trade and the ability to instruct students on these topics.
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 with online learning, hybrid courses, and learning management systems.
Experience working in a team‑teaching environment.
Able to communicate effectively one‑on‑one, in small groups, and in classroom settings.
Experience working with non‑traditional students.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
Application Instructions This position is open until filled. 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 consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: - BBCC Online application. - Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate. - Comprehensive resume or CV. - Responses to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above. - 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.
Compensation Associate/Part‑Time Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is made on a per credit basis using the structure below:
Step 1 – Associate Faculty newly employed by BBCC with less than two (2) years of post‑secondary teaching experience and less than twelve (12) credits taught as the instructor of record. Lecture $940.68/credit Lab $1,530.30/credit
Step 2 – Experienced Associate Faculty with more than two (2) years of post‑secondary teaching experience and more than twelve (12) credits taught as the instructor of record. Lecture $959.49/credit Lab $1,560.90/credit
Associate/Part‑Time Faculty earn sick leave on a pro‑rata basis on in‑class hours based upon their percent of full‑time for all part‑time faculty contracts with each academic quarter (fall through spring). The college provides insurance and retirement benefits in accordance with the applicable statutes and regulations governing Washington State employee benefits, funded through the state and in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the College. The Human Resources Office shall communicate benefit eligibility to all Associate/Part‑Time faculty. Retirement savings programs such as tax‑sheltered annuities, deferred compensation, and other savings programs are available for eligible employees who apply.
Conditions of Employment 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 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 applicant’s suitability and competence to perform the position. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the College to sponsor an H‑1B visa. In 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.
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. Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefit package. The benefits, programs, and services offered are a sizable amount of an employee’s overall compensation and an important factor in encouraging a healthy work‑life balance. Benefit eligibility for part‑time positions is determined in accordance with state regulations. Part‑time employees meeting benefit eligibility requirements will be notified by the Human Resources Office.
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