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Adjunct Faculty POOL- Developmental English Writing & Reading (2025-2026 Academi

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Adjunct Faculty POOL - Developmental English Writing & Reading (2025-2026 Academic Year) Job Number:

2025-1025 DEWR

Salary:

See Position Description

Job Type:

Part Time

Location:

Walla Walla, WA

Department:

ACCESS & OPPORTUNITY

Closing:

Continuous

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the

2025-2026 academic year . WWCC offers opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach courses at all of our campuses: Walla Walla, Clarkston, Washington State Penitentiary, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, as well as online/remotely.

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 offers a wide range of opportunities in extended learning, dual‑credit alternative high school, workplace learning, outreach learning, and personal enrichment programs.

WWCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty positions on a continuous basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of the standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit materials at any time. Candidates who are qualified to teach multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply to each discipline’s adjunct pool postings to ensure their application is considered. Applications will be reviewed months prior to the start of each quarter.

2026‑2026 Quarter Dates: Fall 2025: Sept 22 – Dec 10; Winter 2026: Jan 5 – Mar 19; Spring 2026: Apr 1 – Jun 12; Summer 2026: Jul 6 – mid August.

NOTE:

The current pool remains in effect until June 30, 2026. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the interested Dean or lead; otherwise, your completed application will remain in the pool.

About Walla Walla Community College At WWCC, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability. WWCC strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not only because diversity fuels excellence and innovation but because we want to pursue justice. We are all responsible for creating a safer, more inclusive environment.

WWCC campuses are located on the native lands of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people and the Nez Perce tribe. Established in 1967, our attractive 130‑acre main campus (Walla Walla) sits on the edge of Titus Creek with views of the Blue Mountains. Additional facilities, including programs at Washington State Penitentiary and Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, extend the College's footprint throughout its four‑county district. The WWCC Clarkston campus, located in Clarkston, Washington, is the hub of educational activity in Asotin and Garfield counties.

WWCC offers programs in Agriculture & Natural Resources, Arts, Humanities & Communications, Business & Consumer Services, Education & Social Sciences, Healthcare & Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Electrical & Transportation, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Transitional Studies, Personal & Professional Development. At this time Walla Walla Community College enrolls more than 2,000 students each year: 51% White, 23% Hispanic, 18% Multiracial, 2% Black/African American, 1% Asian, and 1% American Indian or Alaska Native. Our College is an aspiring Hispanic‑Serving Institution (HSI).

Description – ELA Instructor Walla Walla Community College is accepting applications for a part‑time

ELA Instructor

to be part of a pool of professionals we can reach out to for teaching English Language Acquisition (ELA) courses.

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.

Essential Responsibilities

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 the 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

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

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

Bachelor's Degree in TESOL, Adult Education, Secondary Education, Applied Linguistics, or closely related credentialing may be substituted at the discretion of the college.

Demonstrated proficiency teaching language development at the pre‑college level or Secondary level (two years minimum). Experience as a teaching assistant, adjunct, or community education instructor may count toward the requirement.

Demonstrated commitment to promote equitable access and educational achievement of diverse students.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in TESOL, Adult Education, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field

Knowledge of Career and College Readiness Standards for Adult Education.

Knowledge of multi‑level classroom language acquisition environments

Experience teaching at a community college or secondary level

Experience using instructional technology to support student learning, including but not limited to Learning Management Systems (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

Note You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities – such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying.

Conditions/Terms of Employment This is a part‑time instruction assignment contingent on enrollment and located at the Walla Walla Campus. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful employment to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and provide transcripts. WWCC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition for consideration of employment. The college is a tobacco free institution. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.

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 the WWCC Human Resources Page and Appendix C for the adjunct salary schedule.

Required Application Materials This Position Is Posted As Open Until Filled And Applications Will Be Screened As Received. To Qualify For Consideration, Applicants Must Meet Required Qualifications And Submit a complete Application Packet That Includes The Following:

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 are required prior to an official start date.

Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1‑855‑524‑5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com.

WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

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 Act 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.

Application To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/5028412/adjunct-faculty-pool-developmental-english-writing-reading-2025-2026-academic

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