Centralia College is located on a 30-acre campus in the heart of Centralia, Washington and has been serving students in the Lewis County region since 1925. As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, ELL, and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Information Technology - Application Development, Diesel Technology, Applied Management (Business), Behavioral Healthcare and Teacher Education.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Since the college is committed to the success of all students, Centralia College also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington - Garrett Heyns Education Center located in Shelton, Washington and the Cedar Creek Corrections Center located in Littlerock, Washington. In addition to Green Hill School in Chehalis, Washington. In total, the college serves more than 7,000 students annually. For more than 90 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

For more information on Centralia College and what it can do for you, please call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Centralia College is creating a pool of qualified applicants to teach transfer-level biology courses to freshmen and sophomores on a part-time basis. The college’s need for part-time instructors varies from quarter to quarter.

The college offers both on-campus and online courses. An on-campus assignment requires face-to-face instruction two to four days a week, Monday through Thursday, in Centralia, WA. Online assignments are typically taught asynchronously and the college uses the Canvas learning management system. Additional in-person teaching opportunities may be available at the college’s satellite campus in Morton, WA, or within correctional and juvenile detention facilities in our area. Applicants must reside in Washington State.

Biology instructors may teach a variety of courses - both lectures and labs - including General Biology and Human Biology. Other courses may include subcellular/molecular and anatomy and physiology sections.

• Master’s or higher degree in biology or a closely related field.

• Teaching experience, lecture, and lab, in biology; community college level preferred.
• Ability to safely work with, demonstrate, and instruct students in the use of laboratory tools and equipment commonly used in biology.
• Skill in increasing inclusivity and closing opportunity gaps for historically marginalized students.
• Ability to adapt teaching to various student learning styles.
• Demonstrated experience effectively and respectfully working with students, staff, and colleagues of various cultural, ethnic, racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 applications, college learning management systems, and other appropriate instructional technologies.

Centralia College faculty are represented by the Centralia College Federation of Teachers, Local No. 4469, AFT/AAFL-CIO.

Adjunct employment is ongoing and filled based on need. Applications will be screened as they are received.

COMPENSATION:

Current lecture/lab rates ($886.41 - $1,358.22 per credit)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
• A cover letter that addresses:
  • Your interest in the position.
  • How you meet the qualifications-as well as any preferred qualifications.
  • Your ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
  • Your availability to teach face-to-face courses on our Centralia campus.
• Detailed CV or résumé of all relevant educational and professional experience.

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

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 applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report—Centralia College's 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 360-623-8947.

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.