Assistant Professor & Director of Project Management

Join the CBC team and help us transform students’ lives!

CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference — it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.

El CBC está comprometido con nuestra visión de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de los estudiantes a través de la movilización económica y social. Somos una de ocho Instituciones al Servicio de los hispanos en el estado de Washington y los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra población estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos los demás. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos los estudiantes a tener éxito en el logro de sus metas.

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Here’s how you will support our mission

Individuals passionate about teaching and committed to shaping the next generation of project management professionals are encouraged to apply for this tenure track Assistant Professor position. This role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding academic career while providing vital leadership to a Project Management Program composed of full-time and adjunct instructors.

Primary Faculty Responsibilities
This position is primarily focused on faculty instruction, with a direct and lasting impact on student learning and success. Responsibilities include:

• Teaching a dynamic range of undergraduate project management courses, ensuring a strong connection between academic theory and real-world professional practice.
• Mentoring and inspiring students in the classroom, fostering critical thinking, ethical practice, and leadership skills.
• Collaborating with advising staff and faculty colleagues on student success initiatives, curriculum enhancement, and pedagogical innovation.
• Serving as a visible and engaged ambassador for the program, promoting its strengths to prospective students and the broader community.

Secondary Program Leadership Duties
In addition to core teaching responsibilities, this position serves as Program Director. These duties are essential to the program’s strategic success and academic quality, and include:

• Strategic Oversight: Managing operational aspects of the PMI-accredited Project Management Program, including curriculum development, course scheduling, and budget oversight.
• Accreditation and Compliance: Leading the PMI reaccreditation process to ensure continued compliance and successful renewal.
• External Relations: Cultivating partnerships with local employers and leading the program’s advisory board to maintain curriculum relevance and expand student career opportunities.

This dual role provides a meaningful opportunity to contribute to both the academic and applied dimensions of project management, supporting student success while guiding the program’s future direction.

This position reports to the Dean for Business and Computer Science.

The salary range for this position is $80,024.00 - $84,074.00 for a 176-day contract over the Instructional Year (Fall/Winter/Spring Quarters). Additional compensation may be available for assignment of summer quarter courses or courses taught outside of the full-time position during fall, winter, and spring quarters. This position is in a hard-to-fill discipline eligible for additional money per MOU 002 – Hard to Fill Supplemental Pay and would receive an additional stipend. This is not a guarantee of compensation and is subject to funding.

Relocation expenses are included in the employment offer for candidates relocating to the Tri-Cities area from outside a 175-mile radius.

A comprehensive list of tenure track faculty job duties and responsibilities can be found on our website.

Primary Responsibilities

GENERAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following key competencies and qualities:

• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a deep-rooted dedication to enhancing student success.
• A strong alignment with the values and goals of our community college.
• Active engagement in shared governance.
• A commitment to staying up-to-date on developments in one's field of expertise.
• An openness to engaging in campus-wide activities that extend beyond one's specific discipline, enriching the overall campus community.
• Flexibility in teaching methodologies, including proficiency in eLearning and a commitment to embrace instructional innovations.
• Proficient skills in educating a diverse student body, ensuring inclusivity and effectiveness in learning experiences.
• Dedication to scholarly pursuits within one's area of specialty, contributing to the academic rigor and reputation of the college.
• A commitment to actively contribute to the design and evaluation of learning outcomes, playing a key role in the college's efforts towards institutional effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related STEM discipline from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Three (3) years of industry management and leadership experience;
• Five (5) years of project management work experience;
• Two (2) years managing significant projects from initiation through closure;
• Active Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or commitment to obtain certification within 1 year of hire;
• Experience with project management and other collaborative workflow software applications, including Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience creating and delivering project management content in a learning environment; and
• Demonstrated ability to create an inclusive and equitable learning environment, with a focus on supporting the academic success of Hispanic and other underserved populations. Experience incorporating inclusive pedagogy and addressing challenges unique to these populations, informed by both personal and professional insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related STEM discipline from an institutionally accredited college or university;
• Experience teaching at a community college and/or the freshman and sophomore levels;
• Experience with eLearning methodologies, including web-enhanced, blended, and/or hybrid instruction; and
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.