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Assistant Professor of Adult Basic Education Studies at Western State Hospital

Employer
Pierce College (WA)
Location
Lakewood, Washington State
Salary
$89,671.00
Date posted
Dec 17, 2024
Website
https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/
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Position Summary

***This position is open until filled. For priority consideration, apply by December 8th, 2024. Anticipated start date is March 1st, 2025.***

About the District:
Pierce College is a vibrant learning institution enhancing our local and global communities. Boasting majestic views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains and Mt. Rainier, the Pierce College District offers the benefits of rural, suburban, and urban life in the Pacific Northwest. As part of the community and technical college system in Washington State, the District includes two colleges: Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, located in Lakewood, and Pierce College Puyallup, located in Puyallup, as well as a robust education programs at Western State Hospital, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Special Commitment Center.  A key to our district's success is a high degree of collaboration amongst and within administrative and instructional departments, our campuses, and our programs. We invite applications from qualified individuals, who value student and colleague engagement, and are interested in working within a diverse, innovative, outcome and evidence-based learning-centered environment.
 
About the Program:
The successful candidate will join the district's Extended Learning Division and teach as a contracted instructor for Education Services at Western State Hospital. Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes focus on functional skills such as reading and comprehending information related to one's illness and treatment, and improving typing, communication, math, and writing skills. These classes focus on functional skills such as reading and comprehending information related to one's illness and treatment, improving typing, communication, math, and writing skills, and GED preparation and testing.  These classes provide students a sense of pride by providing the structure, resources, and support necessary to create and achieve tangible learning goals.  Education is a cornerstone to the most vital tenet of recovery: living a full, satisfying life.
 
Western State Hospital (WSH) is an inpatient psychiatric hospital.  With over 800 beds and more than 2000 employees, WSH is one of the largest psychiatric hospitals west of the Mississippi.  WSH provides evaluation and inpatient treatment for individuals with serious or long-term mental illness.  Patients are referred to the hospital through the Regional Support Network (RSN), the civil court system when individuals meet the criteria for involuntary treatment (RCW 71.05) or through the criminal justice system (RCW 10.77).  WSH is located in the city of Lakewood, Washington, which is seven miles south of Tacoma. 

Essential Functions

The successful candidate's responsibilities include:

  • Teaching a variety of courses focused on patient education;
  • Embracing and engaging in innovation;
  • Demonstrating multicultural competence in interactions with students, faculty, hospital staff, and community members;
  • Engaging in efforts to improve student access, retention, inclusion, and success;
  • Designing, instructing, and assessing assigned courses;
  • Incorporating active student learning and appropriate use of technology in the classroom;
  • Teaching, advising, and mentoring a diverse student population holistically from access to completion;
  • Collaborating with treatment team members and clinicians;
  • Attending and participating in regular department and division meetings; and
  • Working effectively and collegially with faculty and staff across disciplines/programs; and

 

Qualifications

Required: 

  • Master's Degree or PhD in Education, Adult Education, or a closely related field and experience teaching adult learners
  •          OR 
  • Bachelor's degree with secondary teaching certification in Washington State and experience teaching basic skills
  •        
    Special Requirements and/or Conditions of Employment: 
  • Must pass in-depth Washington State Patrol and FBI background checks
  • Must complete Western State Hospital New Employee Orientation (NEO) and maintain access to Western State Hospital

 

Application Process


Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, include the following:

Within the schooljobs.comprofile and application questions:

  • CV/ Resume detailing educational and professional experience
  • Reference contact information - 4 current, professional references with name, relationship to candidate, address, email address and telephone number.
  • Cover letter
  • List of courses taught
  • Supplemental Question (max 500 words):   Describe strategies you use to engage students from at-risk populations and diverse educational experiences

Attachments:

  • Transcripts: Unofficial copies of all relevant college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. Unofficial transcripts acceptable; official transcripts required prior to hire.  International transcripts (including from Canada) must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members.  
  • *Birthdates, social security numbers, photos and application materials not included in the attachments list above will be redacted or removed. If possible, please do not include these or personal links in your application materials.  

    Reasonable Accommodation:
    Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible.  Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the state's free telecommunication access service.

    Screening & Interview Process:
    Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and have met the required qualifications will be considered.  Application materials submitted to Pierce College are the property of the College and will not be returned.

    Terms of Employment:
    This is a full-time, specially funded, faculty position for 220 contracted days per year. This specially funded contract is contingent upon receipt of the necessary funding and sufficient student enrollment and may be terminated at any time funds become unavailable to support the position or due to insufficient student enrollment. Scheduled hours may vary with occasional evening work and travel between Pierce College campuses/sites.  Travel may occur as required for attendance at events.  A competitive benefits package is included.

    Conditions of Employment: 
  • Physical Work Environment:  Work is performed in an office and instructional setting.  This position is wholly located at Western State Hospital, in which, there exists the potential for assault.  The incumbent must be able to pass a background check prior to working.
  • The successful candidate must complete a month-long New Employee Orientation at WSH
  • Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy.  As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in this policy.
  • Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law RCW 28B.112.
  • An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District 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. 
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    Equal Opportunity:
    The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices for all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal.
     
    For more information or assistance regarding your application, contact Human Resources at: jobs@pierce.ctc.edu or 253-964-7342.

    Questions regarding equal employment opportunities or discrimination may be directed to the following: 
    Sean Cooke, Title IX Coordinator  (253) 840-8472
    Davi Kallman, ADACO / Section 504 Coordinator (253) 912-3715
    Deena Forsythe, Interim Vice President for Human Resources (253) 964-6586
    Paula Henson-Williams, District Affirmative Action Officer (253) 864-3229   

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