- Part-time
Position Summary
The Business Management (BUS), Business Management & Technology (BMT), and Business Analysis & Technology (BATECH) programs at Bellevue College are seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Adjunct Professor. Assistant Adjunct Faculty are assigned instructional loads on a quarter-by-quarter basis, as needed based on enrollment. Faculty teach at Bellevue College's main campus in Bellevue, Washington and may teach both in-person and online. Faculty maintain high academic standards and actively engage students in learning through discussion, writing, and analytical exercises. Faculty communicate regularly with students and provide students with constructive and timely feedback on assignments and examinations. Adjunct Faculty in the Business Management (BUS), Business Management & Technology, and Business Analysis & Technology (BATECH) programs report to the Dean of Social Science.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Adjunct Professor is typically assigned as needed on a quarterly basis, with no expectation of continued employment beyond the current appointment.
Quarterly remuneration for 5-credit lecture class is $6,418.75 - $7,824.66. Compensation is prorated based on type and duration of assignments. 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 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.
About The College
Bellevue College is a vibrant, student-centered institution located just 10 miles east of Seattle. Serving one of the most diverse student populations in Washington - we are proud to reflect the global community we serve.
As an employer, Bellevue College is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. We believe that our faculty and staff are essential partners in fulfilling our mission, and we prioritize professional growth, collaboration, and innovation in everything we do. Employees at Bellevue College benefit from opportunities to expand their skills, contribute to meaningful work that changes lives, and engage in a community that is deeply committed to inclusion.
We are dedicated to creating an environment where creativity and innovation thrive, and where the contributions of every employee help shape both the success of our students and the vitality of the region. At Bellevue College, you will find a community that supports your goals, values your voice, and celebrates your impact.
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About the Department
The Business Management, Business Management & Technology (BMT), and Business Analysis & Technology (BATECH) programs offer multiple associate's degrees and certificates, and an undergraduate baccalaureate degree, delivering professional/technical education to diverse student populations. These programs prepare students for success in current and future careers, and collaborate with a variety of partners to meet the educational and workforce needs of our community in the areas of business and business technology.
Essential Functions
- Teach business and business technology courses, as assigned.
- Teach in a variety of modalities including in-person on-campus and online, as assigned.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills in business and business technology.
- Maintain currency and relevancy of program curriculum via trainings, professional development, and certification, as needed and required.
- Create and revise course materials, including assessments of student knowledge.
- Maintain a teaching and learning environment of the highest academic quality and academic integrity.
- Deliver comprehensive and pluralistic curricula, using a variety of instructional styles and formats, that meet the needs of diverse students in a competitive, global business world.
- Assess student learning outcomes using a variety of assessment methods.
- Use data, self-reflection and student/colleague feedback to revise instruction, improve student success, and better serve all students including historically underserved, underrepresented, or marginalized student populations.
- Provide ongoing guidance for students' career development
- Participate in advising students and improving student success.
- Participate in college governance in accordance with the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited institution, OR, a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution plus three (3) years industry experience at a management level.
- Five (5) years of industry experience in business with an MBA, or 10 years of industry experience without an MBA.
- Three (3) years of industry experience in business and/or business technology within the past five (5) years.
- Demonstrated ability to clearly describe current regional, national, and international trends and approaches in business and business technology.
- Demonstrated ability to present current knowledge and skills, at the intermediate and expert levels, in business analysis and with business technology systems used for business analysis.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn new business technologies.
- One (1) year experience teaching at the college level and/or leading industry training in a business environment.
- One (1) year experience developing curriculum in higher education and/or training manuals and presentations in a business environment.
- Effective oral and written communication skills consistent with business industry standards. Ability to communicate with a broad range of audiences about business in professional level.
- Demonstrated experience and willingness to work collegially with a broad range of students, colleagues, and/or clients in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Ability to teach in-person on-campus, as scheduled.
- Ability and willingness to adapt to changing teaching schedules and situations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years experience teaching in higher education and/or leading industry training in a corporate environment in business.
- Two (2) year experience developing curriculum in higher education and/or training manuals and presentations in a corporate environment in business.
- Demonstrated professional experience or background in organizational leadership, team motivation, and strategic decision-making frameworks, with a focus on applying leadership theory to business or business technology environments.
- Demonstrated professional experience in international business operations, including familiarity with global supply chain management, cross-border technology transfers, international risk mitigation, and trade regulations.
- Demonstrated expertise in business analytics and solution design, including practical experience using data models, key performance indicators (KPIs), forecasting, and risk analysis to drive strategic decision-making.
- Ability to teach using multiple modalities in diverse instructional settings, including traditional, hybrid, and online course development and instruction within an evolving discipline.
- Demonstrated past experience in training and/or teaching and learning theory, and training and/or classroom innovation.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate the learning of students and colleagues from a range of backgrounds and academic readiness.
- Knowledgeable about issues affecting higher education (e.g., learning outcomes and assessment, curriculum design, alternative delivery methods, metrics).
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to employ continuous improvement in curriculum, teaching and assessment.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement new LMS content.