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Adjunct Faculty Pool- Chemistry (2025-2026 Academic Year)

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Adjunct Faculty Pool - Chemistry (2025-2026 Academic Year) Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the 2025‑2026 academic year.

Part‑time/temporary adjunct faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals.

WWCC accepts applications on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit materials at any time. Applications will be reviewed months prior to the start of each quarter.

Job Details Job Number: 2025‑1025 CHEM Job Type: Part Time Location: Walla Walla, WA (online/remote for Walla Walla and/or Clarkston campuses) Closing: Continuous

Quarter Dates Fall 2025: September 22 – December 10 Winter 2026: January 5 – March 19 Spring 2026: April 1 – June 12 Summer 2026: July 6 – mid August

General Responsibilities Faculty members at WWCC are professional educators committed to providing students with access to relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities. General responsibilities include facilitating student learning through the preparation and delivery of course materials, providing timely and meaningful feedback on assignments and exams, assigning final grades, and connecting students to campus resources and support services.

Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place

Demonstrate professional skills appropriate to the teaching assignment

Provide each student with a comprehensive syllabus at the beginning of each quarter

Provide clear explanations, assignments, and directions

Conduct appropriate and frequent evaluations of student performance and provide feedback so students are aware of their performance throughout the quarter

Assign and submit grades based on the results of evaluations and the college grading policy

Maintain student records and grades in the College's LMS

Post and be available a minimum of one (1) office hour each week that is reasonable for student access

Maintain course outlines and syllabi to reflect program curriculum

Review and recommend program textbooks, materials, and technology

Utilize available technology appropriate to the assignment

Essential Competencies

Student success teaching strategies

Outcomes-based learning

Assessment

Equity, diversity, and inclusion

Digital and information literacy

Commitment to continuing education, learning, and improvement in the discipline or program of expertise

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Chemistry; closely related credentialing may substitute at the discretion of the college.

Demonstrated proficiency teaching at the college-level (two years minimum); experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count toward the requirement.

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.

For remote work, applicants must reside in WA, OR, ID, CA, IL, PA, or TX.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Chemistry

Experience teaching at a community college

Experience using instructional technology to support student learning, including but not limited to LMS, digital whiteboards, and Zoom

Experience teaching in a variety of modalities, including in-person, hybrid, blended, and online

Experience working with and relating to persons from varied cultural, ethnic, gender, age, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds

Conditions/Terms of Employment

Part‑time instruction assignment contingent on enrollment and located online for the Walla Walla and/or Clarkston Campuses.

Must provide acceptable documentation of lawful employment within three (3) days of employment and provide transcripts.

WWCC participates in E‑Verify; a criminal history background check may be required.

College is a tobacco‑free institution; all employees required to participate in direct deposit.

Compensation

Compensation for an adjunct assistant professor is contingent on enrollment and paid in accordance with the contract between the WWCC Board of Trustees and the WWCC Association for Higher Education. Refer to Appendix C for the adjunct salary schedule.

Required Application Materials

NEOGOV online application

A cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and competencies for this position

Curriculum vitae or comprehensive resume

Contact information for three professional references

Answers to all supplemental questions

Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts required prior to an official start date

For assistance with the application process, call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com.

EEO Statement Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.

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