POSITION OPENING
# 16-06
7662 Chanute Street NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299
509.793.2008
FAX 509.762.6355
TDD 509.762.6335
TOLL FREE 1.877.745.1212
http://www.bigbend.edu
hroffice@bigbend.edu
February 5, 2016
CHEMISTRY INSTRUCTOR
Adjunct (2 classes each quarter for 3 quarters), non-tenure track position
SALARY:
BENEFITS:
STARTING
DATE:
DEADLINE FOR
APPLICATION:
Salary is based on the adjunct salary rate of $599.62 per lecture credit and $975.46 per lab
credit. Introduction to Chemistry classes are 5 credits, with 4 hours weekly lecture and 1 hour
weekly lab. Quarterly salary for each class taught is $3,373.94.
Big Bend Community College provides a robust benefits 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. Our package includes health,
vision, and dental insurance for the employee and dependents; life, AD&D, and long-term
disability insurance. Sick leave is earned pro rata to percent of employment in the position.
Participation in a defined contribution retirement plan is mandatory with both
employee and employer contributions. Dependent care assistance program and
medical/dental flexible spending accounts are available.
School year begins September 19, 2016 and ends June 14, 2017.
Open until filled. First review of applications will begin March 4, 2016 at 12:00noon. Big
Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any
time, so your prompt response is encouraged.
BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ITS CULTURAL DIVERSITY
AMONG PROFESSIONAL STAFF. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE MEMBERS OF PROTECTED
GROUPS TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
THE POSITION:
Big Bend Community College is a rural community college located in the sunny, central part of
Washington State and accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Big Bend
Community College is designated a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves approximately 5,000
students annually, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,100, 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 and online instruction.
The Chemistry/Science department has two full-time instructors within the larger Math/Science Division
and we are working toward program expansion. We are looking for someone prepared and interested in
teaching introductory chemistry.
Our college seeks faculty who can emphasize the academic success of their students, and who love to
teach. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college
community.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
 Prepare and teach classes in Chemistry (may include day, evening and online classes).
 Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
and be a positive contributing member of the campus community.
 Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:
 A Master’s degree in Chemistry from an accredited institution, or to be completed by September
2016. An advanced degree in a closely related field with significant coursework in chemistry may
substitute.
 Strong computer skills, especially in accessing and utilizing computerized resources.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
 Successful post-secondary teaching (teaching assistantship included) experience with students of
varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds and abilities.
 Experience implementing strategies to improve student success and retention.
 Experience utilizing teaching technology
 Demonstrated application of innovative teaching methods with a post-secondary student population.
 Demonstrated multicultural experience (fluency in other languages, work experience, or
literary/cultural/travel experience) which add breadth and depth to teaching.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit all of the following application materials:
 Completed and signed BBCC Employment application.
 Curriculum Vitae—include a list of all classes taught with their corresponding dates.
 Copies of transcripts from all degree-granting institutions—degrees must be verified on transcript
copies (upon contract offer, official transcripts will need to be submitted).
 Attach a Diversity Statement that addresses the following: please provide specific examples of how
your educational and/or professional experiences, background, or philosophy demonstrate your
commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Big Bend Community
College (max 1 page).
Incomplete application packets will not be forwarded for consideration by the Screening
Committee
Application materials must be picked up, sent from BBCC Human Resources Office by U.S. mail, or
downloaded from our web site (*see instructions below). All application materials must be received in
the college Human Resources Office. Application materials can be faxed or e-mailed to the Human
Resources Office if followed up by the hard copy in the mail. All application materials become the
property of BBCC and will not be returned or photocopied.
*The BBCC Employment Application and Information for Federal and State Reporting Purposes Form
may be downloaded from the BBCC website www.bigbend.edu. Click on Job Opportunities, click on the
Employment Application and then go back and click on Information for Federal and State Reporting
Purposes Form.
For further information, contact the BBCC Human Resources Office, Building 1400, 7662 Chanute Street
NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837-3299, 509.793.2008 or e-mail: hroffice@bigbend.edu. Office hours: 7:30
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
SPECIAL NOTES:
All persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Big Bend Community College is a smoke free agency in accordance with state law.
Big Bend Community College provides a drug free, healthful, safe and secure work environment in
compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
Upon request, accommodations are available to persons with disabilities for the application process.
Contact Human Resources at 509.793.2008 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.
Big Bend Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national
origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy status or families with children, status as a mother
breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a
disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Questions regarding the
college’s affirmative action policies may be directed to: Kim Garza, Vice President of Human Resources
and Labor/Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Big Bend Community College, Human
Resource Office, 7662 Chanute St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837, 509.793.2010.
If it is necessary to correct or modify this announcement, changes will be posted at the Big Bend
Community College Human Resources Office and the WorkSource Moses Lake Office (Employment
Security).
Employment will be contingent upon favorable background check.