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Position Number: 2217691
Location: Moses Lake, WA
Position Type: Business - Accounting

FT Faculty - Business/Accounting Instructor

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Job Number: 21-07
Location: Moses Lake, WA
Division: Instruction

Position Summary
Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is seeking qualified applicants for a Business/Accounting Instructor. This position is part of the Professional Studies Division. We are looking for a person prepared and interested in teaching a variety of business and accounting courses. 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 $62,760 for a 173-day contract, September to June. Additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the salary. 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 13, 2021.

Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is a comprehensive public community college serving a large, rural district in central Washington State. BBCC's main campus is located in the city of Moses Lake (pop. 24,009) in Grant County, situated on the former Larson Air Force Base. In addition to the central campus, BBCC has learning centers in seven outlying communities that provide adult basic education, high school completion, and English Language Learning programs as gateways to college. We are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and we serve approximately 4,000 students, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,000.

Big Bend Community College strives for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a student-centered and innovative college that is committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity; 42% of our student-body is Hispanic. Big Bend is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Our student body consists of 75% first-generation college students and 71% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by March 31, 2021. 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
Primary essential responsibilities include but will not be limited to the following:

Teach a variety of Business and/or Accounting courses, which may include evening, hybrid, and online classes.
Develop and revise departmental curriculum.
Engage in assessment activities to meet the requirements of the College, program, and course-level student evaluation.
Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.
Provide academic and program advising for students; assist students in planning an educational program and in selecting courses, and when necessary refer students to appropriate student services for assistance.
Work with the Business & Accounting program advisory committee; develop industry collaborations and partnerships.
Maintain required licensing and WA State vocational teaching certification.
Maintain an educational environment that promotes student learning and success.
Instruct, assist, and motivate students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.
Adapt to a variety of teaching situations including diverse student abilities and preparedness.
Participate as an active member of working committees dealing with instruction, college-wide and department assessment, student matters, and/or college-related concerns.
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 adjunct faculty in conjunction with the department.
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:

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Business Education, or closely related degree.
A demonstrated understanding of and value for the contributions that a diverse workforce can make to the success of both organization and the students we serve.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Two or more years of work experience in business and/or the accounting profession.
Experience teaching at a community college.
Experience teaching business and/or accounting courses.
CPA or CMA Certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of the role of the community college in education.
Experience implementing innovative teaching methods such as inverted instruction, coordinated studies, team teaching, active learning, or computer-aided instruction.
Experience implementing strategies to improve student success and retention.
Experience with online learning, hybrid courses, and learning management systems (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).
Demonstrated multicultural experience (fluency in other languages, work experience, or literary/cultural/travel experience) which add breadth and depth to teaching.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Application Instructions
This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by March 31, 2021. 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.*
Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: All of the above items are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The items marked with an asterisk are required to be included/uploaded with your online application prior to submission. 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.

Persons hired will need to provide documentation verifying identity and employment authorization to work in the United States.

Official transcripts will need to be provided to the college within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

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.

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; 509-793-2010 or via email at kimg@bigbend.edu.

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 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 page of 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.

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