Adjunct Faculty POOL- Applied Communications Adjunct (2025-2026 Academic Year)

Description

Walla Walla Community College is accepting applications for a part-time Adjunct Communications Instructor to be part of a pool of professionals we can reach out to for teaching vocational Communications courses.

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.

2025-2026 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

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.

The faculty at WWCC are innovative and passionate professionals focused on student success. A successful candidate will also display the following traits:

• Pedagogy centered on student success.
• Commitment to serve the mission of the two-year college.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Desire to invest time and energy in professional growth and interdisciplinary pursuits.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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

• Implement and practice diverse teaching and learning strategies understanding that students come with different educational preparedness.
• Design curriculum, assignments, and projects that align with course and college-wide learning outcomes.
• Develop student knowledge and mastery through consistent, timely formative and summative assessment.
• Design learning opportunities that recognize student diversity as well as foster a learning environment of inclusion and understanding.
• Ensure students have technological and digital literacy skills needed for success at university level academic institutions or professional-technical work occupations.
• Engage in continuous professional growth as well as participate in activities that promote the Walla Walla Community College's community and mission.

Required Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college. For remote work, must reside in either WA, OR, ID, CA, IL, NE, NV, PA, or TX.

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications; closely related credentialing may substitute at the discretion of the college. These are vocational Communication courses geared toward the trades.
• Demonstrated proficiency teaching at the college-level (two years minimum); experience as a teaching assistant or adjunct instructor may count towards the requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Communications.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• 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.

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. Candidate 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. found on the WWCC Human Resources Page. Refer to 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 (3) professional references.
• Answers to all supplemental questions
• Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.