Job Description

 

Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Communications Instructor.

The Communications Department is a one-person department within the larger Humanities Division. We are looking for a person prepared and interested in teaching communication courses that may include Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, Introduction to Communication, Intercultural Communications, Introduction to Mass Media, and Organizational Communications. This position reports to the Dean of Transfer and Allied Health and works closely with the Humanities Division Chair as well as other faculty and staff.

Our college seeks innovative faculty who practice equitable and inclusive instruction, who value the academic success of their students, and who love to teach. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.

Salary placement for candidates with a master's degree and five (5) years of employment experience directly related to the position begins at $72,820 for a 173-day contract, September to June. Additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the salary. This is a union represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). (Download PDF reader)Placement on the Salary Index Matrix (SIM) is in accordance with the BBCC Faculty Association Negotiated Agreement. (Download PDF reader)

Big Bend offers candidates a straight-forward, supportive tenure process with three years to the first promotion along with generous support and funding for professional development. Our faculty benefit from a connection to a statewide network of conferences to enhance instruction. The anticipated start date for this position is September 9, 2024. However, the successful candidate may start as early as April 1, 2024.

BBCC’s organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision: To become our communities’ first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission
Serve as a Bridge
Stand as a Leader
Support for Success

Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.

 

Guiding Principles
Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity
Embrace our Workplace Norms
Innovate Proactively
Model Integrity
Educate All

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 30, 2023. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

 

Essential Job Duties

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare and teach communication courses; this may include day, evening, hybrid and online classes. Current courses include Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communications, Introduction to Communications, Introduction to Mass Media, and Organizational Communications.
• Offer regular and predictable access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
• Instruct, assist, and motivate students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed substantive feedback on assignments and discussions.
• Advise students; assist students in planning an educational program and in selecting courses, and when necessary refer students to appropriate student services for assistance.
• Participate as an active member of working committees dealing with instruction, college-wide and department assessment, student matters and/or college related concerns.
• Represent and advocate for the Communications Department at Humanities Division and campus-wide meetings.
• Design, implement, and document assessment tasks for the Communications Department.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and be a positive contributing member of the campus community.
• Provide advice and support for associate (adjunct) communications faculty.
• Maintain positive and effective communications with students, faculty, administration and staff.
• Foster a flexible, healthy learning environment with respect for student diversity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth, development, and conduct.
• Other duties as agreed to with division chair or administrator.

 

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
At the time of application, all applicants must possess the following:

• A Master's degree in Communications from a regionally accredited institution or in a closely related field with significant coursework in graduate-level communications.
• Experience or participation with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical, and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.

 

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience teaching transfer-level communications courses.
• Successful secondary or post-secondary teaching experience (community college, university, high school, or dual enrollment), community college experience preferred.
• Experience supporting associate/adjunct faculty in a collegial manner.
• Experience implementing strategies to improve student success and retention.
• Experience with or commitment to practices grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.
• Ability to begin teaching Spring Quarter, April 1, 2024.

 

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by December 30, 2023. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

BBCC Online application.

Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*

Comprehensive resume or CV.*

Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.* Supplemental questions are designed to address the Additional Desirable Qualifications listed in the job posting.

Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: You must complete the online application in full and respond to the required supplemental questions. Failure to provide this information or responses of "See Resume" may eliminate you from consideration for this position. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

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TEACHING DEMONSTRATION:

Applicants selected for a final interview may be required to give a short (approximately 10-15 minute) teaching demonstration.

COMPENSATION:

Salary placement for candidates with a master's degree and five (5) years of employment experience directly related to the position begins at $72,820 for a 173-day contract, September to June. Additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the salary. This is a union represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). (Download PDF reader)Placement on the Salary Index Matrix (SIM) is in accordance with the BBCC Faculty Association Negotiated Agreement. (Download PDF reader)

Big Bend offers candidates a straight-forward, supportive tenure process with three years to the first promotion along with generous support and funding for professional development. Our faculty benefit from a connection to a statewide network of conferences to enhance instruction. The anticipated start date for this position is September 9, 2024. However, the successful candidate may start as early as April 1, 2024.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Prior to employment, 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 the position.

An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of Big Bend Community College to sponsor an H-1B visa. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college upon hire.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2026 or via email at hroffice@bigbend.edu.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL-FREE CAMPUS:

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page(Download PDF reader)of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT:

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security pageof the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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