Job Description

JOB
Reporting directly to the Dean and/or Associate Dean of ELA and IBEST, this position is responsible for providing individualized and / or group instruction for adults with a wide range of academic and career goals. This position teaches off-campus and in community. Opportunities include General English Language Acquisition, Literacy (native and non-native speakers) and Workplace English. Locations include the King County Library System, places of employment and other community partnerships. All of these are centralized to the greater Renton area.Instructor is responsible for teaching all subjects encompassed in our ELA programs including (but not limited to) reading, writing, speaking and listening. This is an adjunct faculty teaching position. The schedule of hours and dates may vary and will be established based upon assignment and instructor preference/availability. Teaching assignment may include online or hybrid courses. This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis.

The salary for adjunct faculty is $900 per credit, which includes scheduled class time and final exam days. This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Renton Federation of Teachers (RFT) Employees Association and is scheduled to begin fall quarter.Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 75 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation prior to entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings. As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.Provide leadership in working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for underrepresented student populations. Develop contextualized curriculum and alternative delivery methods and strive to create a positive learning environment for students using diverse teaching methods to support and enhance student success. Assist in developing, assessing and analyzing program outcomes for the purpose of program improvement and enhanced student learning. Assess, monitor, and document student performance. Advise students in meeting their educational goals; complete required paperwork and submit required attendance. Maintain student records such as grades using the Canvas learning management system. Attend scheduled College & Career Pathways department and team meetings as appropriate. Fulfill part-time faculty responsibilities in accordance with the negotiated agreement and College policies. Support the College's mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking through an equity lens. Effectively teach the adopted curriculum for ABE. Maintain office hours convenient to students.Develop assessment methods to include individual assignments, group projects, quizzes and exams. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.

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