Basic Skills Assistant Professor

seeking a creative and talented instructor focused on student success who has a strong knowledge background to fulfill the tenure-track role of Basic Skills Assistant Professor in the Corrections Education program located at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington. This position is filled to fulfill a contract awarded to Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (WSBCTC) to operate a correctional education program at WSP in accordance with an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections. Walla Walla Community College and its employees working in a correctional education program are expected to follow all Department of Corrections (DOC) Policies, IT and other Security requirements, follow DOC Operational Memorandums, and comply with the Superintendent's directions. At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability. This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by August 2, 2026 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section General Description: Provide instruction for the High School+, GED, ELA (English Language Acquisition) instruction or I-BEST (Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training) Career and Academic Preparation at our Corrections Education campus at Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) in Walla Walla, Washington. The position includes demonstrated and accurate knowledge of effective language instruction, adult education learning theory, college and career readiness standards to ensure that students advance in the command of the English language and academic and college readiness skills concurrently. This is a full-time annual contract for 212 days, teaching responsibilities are 35 hours per week. The schedule is to be determined and could include evening and weekend teaching hours and could vary throughout the year as students scheduling needs change. Instructional Responsibilities: Teach Career and Academic Preparation (CAP), GED, ELA, HS+, and I-Best classes. Plan and organize instruction using College and Career Readiness Standards and/or High School+ competency measures. Interview and screen prospective students into the program. Plan and organize instruction using college and career readiness standards, and assessment that may include CASAS competency measures as appropriate. Encourage the development of communication skills and higher order thinking skills through appropriate activities and assignments focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Maintain competency assessment records and student progress accountability measures on all students enrolled in the assigned course sections. Advise students in their course selections and programs and make referrals as necessary; -Serve on college committees and contribute to campus activities. Team teach in professional technical and/or academic IBEST course sequences. Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in ABE/IBEST that measure course, program, and college wide outcomes. Develop inclusive curriculum that reflects the diversity of student experience, including marginalized students. Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive and kinesthetic domains of learning. Provide hybrid, Canvas, and/or e-Learning enhanced courses. Participate in and ABE/I-BEST trainings and meeting. Work as part of a teaching team to ensure student success in courses required for transition to Professional Technical programs, or academic programs and/or work. Serve as a mentor for new instructors. Serve on college, divisional and program committees as assigned. Participate in meetings, conferences, and trainings as required by DOC & WWCC. Competencies A willingness to adapt to the changing needs of students, the college, and teaching methodologies. Ability to effectively combine an array of instructional methods to enhance student learning, including demonstrations, lectures, group discussions and activities, individual activities. Ability to teach and assess learning objectives and standards to measure students' learning and understanding Demonstrated commitment to supporting student achievement and academic success. Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with persons who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicity, education, and cultural backgrounds. Required Qualifications: Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college. Bachelor's degree in teaching, education or related field. Equivalent education/experience may substitute at the discretion of the College. Experience working with disadvantaged, at risk, and multi-cultural populations. Strong organizational, advising, interpersonal relationship and leadership skills. Desired Qualifications Two- years of experience teaching in Adult Basic Education. Master's degree in teaching, education or related field. Experience in team-based instructional approaches, including HS+ and IBEST. Experience working with Standards based instruction, CASAS Assessment, WABERS+ data systems preferred. Two years' experience in corrections education. You don't check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you're excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. Conditions/Terms of Employment This is a full-time 212-day tenure-track Assistant Professor position is located inside the Washington State Penitentiary, an adult male prison. Interacts daily with students (incarcerated individuals), instructors, counselors, DOC, and WWCC staff. Successful candidate must have the ability to travel between buildings with or without accommodations. Washington State Penitentiary is fully ADA compliant. The campus is tobacco free institution. Faculty terms and conditions of employment are negotiated with their exclusive bargaining representative, the Association for Higher Education. A complete copy of the agreement can be found on the WWCC Human Resources Page . Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and official college 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. All Walla Walla Community College staff members employed at one of the Correction Education facilities must be cleared by an FBI background check before being hired into such positions and successfully complete a 3-week corrections training program. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. The College is a tobacco-free campus. Department of Correction positions are grant funded and funding is not guaranteed. Upon loss of grant funding, the position will end. WWCC does not absorb the cost to fund DOC grant positions. Compensation: The College has a negotiated faculty salary schedule. Employee placement on the schedule is determined by education level and experience. Salary is dependent on the number of days of the contract and the candidate's placement on the negotiated faculty salary schedule. Initial placement is generally : $90,257 - $102,894 for a standard 212-day contract, dependent on qualifications (additional compensation for doctorate degree) .The College has a comprehensive faculty benefit program including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; paid sick leave; and retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). The college also supports faculty professional development. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary. Required Application Materials This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by August 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST . To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following: Online NEOGOV application. Cover letter Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in this position. Please describe any professional experience that aligns with a correctional facility, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate. Curriculum vitae or comprehensive resume Names and contact information for three professional references Answers to three (3) supplemental questions Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date. Please ensure you have attached all required application materials as you will not be able to attach any documents after you have submitted your application. If you have difficulty logging into your account, attaching documents, submitting your application, etc., please call NEOGOV Applicant Support at 1-855-524-5627 or email them directly at support@governmentjobs.com . WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, or reopen the position. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion. Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu , address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362. To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wwcc/jobs/5416862/basic-skills-assistant-professor je-8be5cd768a9445b09acbb6041306f0eb Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency