TEACHER EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR – TENURE TRACK

(Full-Time Faculty)

Open Date: 15 November 2023

Close Date: Open Until Filled

First Screening Date: 2 January 2024

PENINSULA COLLEGES COMMITMENT TO EQUITY

Our collaboratively developed shared definition of equity is that as a College “we aspire to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have access to resources and support in proportion to their needs and that they feel respected, connected, and can thrive in their goals.” Peninsula Colleges equity efforts are led by an Equity Standing Committee with cross-campus representation. The committee appoints equity work groups and develops, assesses, and updates an annual equity plan. That committees collective work has identified the need for a position that can lead the Colleges work in equitable hiring practices and equity training for all employees and that can act as resource for the Colleges equity partners by sharing expertise and leadership.

THE COLLEGE

Located in the northwest corner of the United States, Peninsula College is nestled in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The main campus in Port Angeles, Washington, overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the nearby city of Victoria, British Columbia, and has easy access to the Pacific Ocean, Olympic National Park, and Seattle. Port Angeles is two hours from Seattle and a one-hour ferry ride to Victoria, Canada. The College is honored to serve six sovereign American Indian nations in the region: Jamestown SKlallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Quileute, Makah, Hoh, and Port Gamble SKlallam.

The College is honored to have strong relationships with these six federally recognized Tribes in the Colleges service district. The College is home to Longhouse of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse. It is the first Longhouse in the nation to be built on a community College campus. The College offers transferable Indigenous language courses in Klallam/SKlallam, Makah and Quileute and Hoh languages. Instructional programs include a Tribal Homeland Security & Emergency Management certificate and an Integrated Indigenous Studies transfer pathway. The College is committed to doing more and taking future direction from the Tribes.

As a public comprehensive community college with baccalaureate-granting authority, Peninsula College is highly regarded by businesses, schools, and community partners for its culture of inclusiveness, innovation, high academic standards, and community engagement. The College is part of the 34-college Washington State Community and Technical College System and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

The College serves more than 2,500 students through its main campus and Port Townsend and Forks campuses, its correctional facilities, community education, and its online course offerings. The College community is vibrant, engaged, and known for its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the local communities across its 3,600 square mile service district.

The College culture is defined by its Guiding Principles and its shared governance model, which values respect, open and honest communication, integrity and collaboration. The College is a leader in the Guided Pathways work in Washington State and sees developing an equitable and socially just institution as a central part of that work. The College is highly regarded as a warm and welcoming place. Click here for a video about Peninsula College.

THE POSITION

Peninsula College is actively seeking a dedicated and culturally competent full-time Teacher Education instructor/program coordinator. The chosen candidate will teach courses in the Teacher Education Applied Bachelors degree programs, with a keen focus on infusing cultural humility. The position may also assist with program development and coordination (supplemental contract). Coordination duties include working with the associate dean of baccalaureate programs to coordinate the Teacher Education K-8 teacher residency program, coordinating the department schedule, staffing, and faculty evaluations, and advising Teacher Education students. Duties will also include functioning as the agencys lead on assessment tracking, basic skills content standards tracking, and ensuring alignment with PESB standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Teaching

· Teach assigned teacher education courses in accordance with course descriptions and learning outcomes outlined in the syllabi

· Develop, assess, improve, and deliver curriculum

· Gather, organize and/or create course materials that facilitate learning

· Utilize appropriate technology to facilitate teaching and learning in the lab, classroom and online

· Through the course syllabus, orient students at the beginning of each course to the objectives of the course, learning outcomes, assessment methods, basis of grading, attendance requirements, the nature of assignments and class requirements

· Obtain and maintain sufficient learning assessment data in order to provide a valid and reasonable basis for assignment of grades

· Provide records and data needed to comply with federal and state requirements and regional accreditation standards

· Maintain regularly scheduled and posted office hours for assisting students

· Participate in student academic advising

· Serve on College committees, which include ad hoc committees, strategic College priority committees, and standing committees as defined in the procedure for Board Policy

· Serve on faculty hiring committees as assigned

· Participate in scheduled division meetings and academic employee meetings

· Create and regularly update a Professional Development Plan that ensures continuing education and ongoing currency in ones instructional area and current pedagogies

· Participate in annual planning and program review

· Hold office hours and be available to advise and support students

· Ensure ongoing review and assessment of course, program, and institutional student learning outcomes

Program Coordination

· Work closely with industry partners to provide up to date instruction and align with state and national certification competencies with emphasis on the particular skills relevant to local employment.

· Coordinate the teacher education advisory committee to assure program relevance, positive business relationships and incumbent worker opportunities and employment for graduates.

· Collaborate with high school programs, Dual Credit, and partners to create recruiting pathways and credit accrual.

· Participate in the community and with logical partners in creating recruiting pipelines and program visibility.

· Assist and support the seeking of grants and their administration for program support and growth.

· Manage purchasing, inventory, and donations in line with budgets and fiscal practices of the college.

Duties of the position requiring knowledge, skills, and abilities:

· Ability to establish partnerships with school districts within Peninsula Colleges service area to arrange practicums.

· Provide information and advice to students, staff, program participants and/or the public regarding the content, policies and activities in the teacher education program

· Promote the program on campus with outside organizers

· Attend meetings and/or conferences as program representative.

· Monitor program activities in relation to established program goals; within established program parameters, determine variance from program standards.

· Plan, coordinate and hold advising appointments throughout the year.

· Experience working with computers and technology to deliver or support instruction.

· Proven strong communication skills, written and oral.

· Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

· Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings.

· The characteristics of team player, autonomy, timeliness in task performance, initiative, and a desire to learn.

· Have a demonstrated understanding of multiple, critical perspectives that consider the marginalization of communities including indigenous, Latinx, Black, Asian, LGBTQ, and experience with inclusive pedagogical and assessment practices.

· Have demonstrated excellence as a teacher-scholar with demonstrated effective teaching and scholarship.

Professional Experience:

· Experience working as a public school administrator.

· 2 years teaching experience in K-12 and/or higher education.

· Online teaching experience a plus.

Work Environment

· Work will typically be performed in a classroom setting and may require the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

Required work schedule and work environment:

· Classroom, lab, and office settings

Required education or certificates:

· Masters in Education (Ph.D. preferred)

Employment Terms

· A full-time tenure-track position/program coordinator beginning the 2024 Fall quarter.

· The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule in which placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience.

Employment Terms

• A full-time tenure-track position/program coordinator beginning the 2024 Fall quarter.
• The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule in which placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience.
• Coordination work, if assigned, will be an additional contract.

EMPLOYMENT PAY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION

· Full-Time Exempt position.

· Anticipated monthly salary: $5,134.00 - $6,103.00

Full Time Employee Benefits:

Employment Terms

· A full-time tenure-track position beginning the 2024 Fall quarter; this is a nine-month academic year appointment.

· The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule in which placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Initial annual salary placement is anticipated to be $56,554 - $59,102 for a standard 175-day contract, depending on qualifications. The current salary rate is expected to increase subject to the outcome of the negotiated Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.

· A standard 175-day contract is written annually for the period of September to June. Late contracts will be prorated on the basis of work days remaining in the contract year.

· Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid vacation and sick leave; retirement plan options; optional credit union and tax deferred annuity programs. Peninsula College contributes $1,145 per month towards the cost of the Washington State employee insurance programs. The college also supports professional development.

· Peninsula College is a qualified employer for the PSLF program. If you work for the College full time, have had Direct Loans and are on an eligible repayment plan, you are eligible to apply.

· Full-time employees are eligible to apply and participate in the Peninsula College Employee Tuition Program.

Application Submission Procedure:

A complete application file will include:

• a college employment application,
• (attachment 1) a letter of application addressing specific qualifications of this position,
• (attachment 2) a current CV,
• (attachment 3) a teaching philosophy, not to exceed 2 pages
• (attachment 4) a diversity statement, not to exceed 2 pages
• (attachment 5) unofficial transcripts, (IF hired Official Transcripts will be required) and
• (attachment 6) three current professional references qualified to assess your experience and ability to perform the duties specified. Please include references email addresses and telephone numbers.

· In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

· Prior to a new hire, 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 applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Application materials may be uploaded electronically, by mail, or email to:

Human Resources

Peninsula College

1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd.

Port Angeles, WA 98362

Phone: (360) 417-6298

Email: pchr@pencol.edu

Applications submitted electronically will be accepted without signatures.

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Peninsula Colleges Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-417-6559.

Title IX Statement:

Peninsula College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Anti-Harassment and Nondiscrimination | Title IX.

Peninsula College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities. Coordination of compliance is the responsibility of the Human Resources Officer, titleixcrd@pencol.edu, (360) 417-6212.

Peninsula College is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,134.00 - $7,314.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Angeles, WA 98362: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person