Reading Lab, Part-Time Faculty

The Reading Lab at Bellevue College is seeking a part-time faculty for the academic year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Bellevue College also maintains a pool of qualified applicants interested in temporary teaching positions on a part-time basis. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment. The successful candidate is expected to work 20-30 hours per week.

Compensation is $40.18 - $49.33 per hour. Individuals newly hired to Adjunct Professor group at the college are placed at the minimum rate per union bargaining agreement. Certain positions may also be eligible for assignment/project-based additional compensation, including a High Demand Stipend up to $8,350 annually, prorated based on the discipline and duration of the assignment. All additional compensations are subject to change depending on funding and negotiated agreement.

Generous benefits package for eligible employees is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc. Eligible employees are faculty who work a combined load of at least 50% at Bellevue College and other Washington State public institutions of higher education for two consecutive quarters are eligible for health and dental insurance at the start of the second consecutive quarter. 

In addition to teaching, faculty maintains office hours and may participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) union.

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College .

The Academic Success Center, and all associated labs, is committed to providing high–quality educational resources for all students enrolled in credit classes at Bellevue College. We offer peer and expert assistance, providing the tools that will enable and encourage students to become independent and life-long learners.

Each individual lab or tutoring program that works together under the Academic Success Center umbrella is linked to a pedagogical vision specific to the disciplinary programs linked to them. The Math Lab works with math faculty in order to develop a pedagogical vision of how students need to be supported to succeed in math classes. The Reading and Writing labs work with English faculty in order to develop a pedagogical vision of how students need to be supported to succeed as college writers and readers. The academic tutoring program works with faculty with expertise in adult learning and pedagogy to support adults struggling in any academic content area.

Reading Lab Instructors support our diverse student population in developing the reading skills and learning the reading strategies they need to succeed in college classes. Reading Lab Instructors use pedagogical content knowledge linked to language acquisition, adult literacy, reading theory and current approaches to computer mediated language learning to guide students and help them develop literacy skills in a supportive learning community.

Instruction

• Design and teach a total of 3 to 6 sections of English 080 and/or English 180 lab classes in Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters; additional sections of English 080 and English 180 classes might be available in Summer Quarter.
• Lead in-person and/or online workshops on reading strategies for students.
• Follow up with customized reading workshop requests from faculty and lead some of these workshops.
• Collaborate with other programs and services such as the library and Multicultural Services to design and lead targeted workshops. 

Lab Operations

• Help maintain Reading Lab open hours apart from the open hours for English 080 and English 180 students.
• Develop and maintain learning-centered lab policies so students have a consistent experience in the Reading Lab and they understand how lab policies are tied to their learning.
• Maintain and update the Reading Lab website.
• Maintain lab materials, supplies, and space.
• Other administrative duties such as managing and analyzing student usage data in collaboration with the lab chair.
• Act as a reading specialist to provide pedagogical support to faculty on campus.

Training

• Collaborate with the lab chair and the Writing Lab faculty to train tutors.
• Help orient new and returning lab faculty instructors.
• Engage in training, professional development such as Reading Apprenticeship, and resource building to meet evolving needs of the Reading Lab.

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in English, TESOL, Composition Studies, Rhetoric, Literacy Education, or related field.
• Experience tutoring or teaching adult learners.
• Experience teaching diverse student populations: including monolingual and multilingual English speakers, individuals with disabilities, and students at diverse levels of academic preparation.
• Experience applying adult learning theory to individual learners.
• Experience researching new and emerging pedagogical approaches (including software) to teaching adult independent learners.
• Experience working in a team for the specific purpose of providing a consistent, supportive, and reliable learning environment for adult learners.

• Experience working with and/or mentoring tutors.
• Experience using the Reading Apprenticeship framework.
• Experience in learning, analyzing, and teaching new educational software products designed to support reading success.

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. 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.

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 .

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

Applications received by 03/03/2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips  before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials: 

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College
• Attach a statement of your Teaching Philosophy (max 2 pages)
• Attach a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment)
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to [email protected] .

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/ . The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact [email protected] ,