English Instructor-Tenure Track at Bellingham Technical College – Bellingham, Washington

Summary:

If you would like to prepare students on academic and career pathways in the professional technical trades and Allied Health, Bellingham Technical College is seeking an innovative English Instructor to teach coursework as part of general education and program pathways. Join a collaborative, student-centered campus where you’ll shape curriculum, mentor learners, and make a lasting impact on workforce education.

Salary: $74,408-$107,187

Develop curriculum and teach English coursework including developmental English, applied technical English, English composition, and other related courses to professional/technical and transfer students.

• Provide high-quality student-centered instruction using multiple instructional modalities (including online, hybrid, face-to-face)
• Provide timely and accurate assessment feedback
• Participate in the development and revision of curriculum
• Monitor and document student performance
• Hold office hours and provide student advising
• Participate in department management in coordination with the Dean and other faculty, including annual schedules
• Mentor adjunct faculty
• Work with other faculty and staff to create and implement long-term and strategic plans for the department
• Work with other college faculty and staff on issues relevant to student success
• Effectively use instructional computer applications, including Canvas
• Regularly attend all faculty, division, and department meetings and serve on campus-wide committees
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's Mission
• Perform other duties as assigned

About Bellingham Technical College:

BTC is a premier higher education institution working to provide student-centered, high quality professional technical education throughout Whatcom County and is the only technical college serving northwest Washington State. The College is uniquely positioned to offer exceptional training and educational opportunities to area residents and employers. Founded in 1957 as Bellingham Vocational Institute, it has continued to offer high-quality education in a supportive, student-first environment. BTC has been serving its region with workforce education degrees and certificates to approximately 6,000 students per year. The college provides professional technical programs and courses, adult basic education, English Language Acquisition programs, academic courses, community education, a few direct transfer degree opportunities, and two Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees. BTC works closely with regional employers and other partners to develop programs and train students to fill regional workforce demands and support economic development.

BTC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming campus that supports diversity, promotes a sense of community, provides an effective work and learning environment, and encourages respect for individuals. As an Equal Opportunity employer, BTC values diversity and aims to recruit employees that reflect the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a successful and supportive learning environment for a diverse student and employee population with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Required Skills/Abilities:

This position requires the ability to:

• Work effectively with diverse students, colleagues, staff and a community who represent a broad spectrum of ages, abilities, ethnicities, and educational, economic, and cultural backgrounds
• Communicate clearly (verbal and written)
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Analyze and solve problems independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Bellingham Technical College's Mission and contribute to college-wide goals and activities
• Work independently and on a variable schedule that may include evenings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in English or a closely related field with 24 upper division credits in English (300 or higher) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years full-time teaching experience in English instruction or equivalent (must include in-person instruction)

Demonstrated experience with course design, curriculum development, and instructional technology

• Demonstrated ability to teach students with a variety of learning styles and backgrounds
• Prior to final hire, a pre-employment background, including criminal history and signed declaration statement as it pertains to sexual misconduct per Washington State Law (RCW 28B.112.080) will be conducted. Employment is contingent on passing the background check and signed declaration per RCW 28b.112.080 satisfactory to the college. Information from the background check and declaration will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. This position has access to children under the age of 18 as part of the State of Washington Running Start Program

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years or more of full-time teaching experience or equivalent

Two or more years full-time teaching fully in-person

Experience with online and/or hybrid instruction

Experience adapting curriculum to workforce or industry contexts

Salary $74,408-$107,187 based on a 173-day annual contract

Final placement is determined according to the current negotiated CBA and based on an evaluation of education and work and/or teaching experience.

• Additional optional compensation may be paid above the 173-day contract rate subject to terms of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Additional summer contract and compensation would be paid for summer quarter if program is in session and an assignment is available.
• Additional compensation includes up to $4,000 for doctoral stipend
• Access to professional development pool

This is not guaranteed year to year and is subject to legislation and Collective Bargaining. The work schedule will vary based on student and college needs. Some evening hours are expected. This is not a remote position. On campus teaching and presence are required.

Benefits:

This position will receive prorated leave based on the BEA CBA:

Receive 90 hours of frontloaded sick leave per academic year (based on 7.5 hours per month)

2 non-cumulative personal leave days per academic year

3 non-cumulative family illness days per academic year

Benefits also include a Washington State insurance package including selecting one of:

6 medical options

3 dental plan options

3 vision plan options

Include:

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement benefits package including one of:

Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 3

SBCTC Retirement 403(b)

Two voluntary investment (not matched) programs

TIAA (403b)

State Deferred Compensation (457) plan

Additional optional benefits include ability to participate in:

Medical Flexible Spending plan

Limited Purpose Flexible Spending plan

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Assistance

Discounts for automobile and homeowner insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Up to 21 days of military leave

Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave

Paid civil/jury duty

Bereavement leave

Ability to participate in a shared leave program

Bargaining Unit:

The position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the Bellingham Educational Association (BEA) Benefits are subject to the CBA.

Application Procedures and Deadline:

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online at www.btc.edu/jobs and received by 5 p.m. on 4/23/2026 for priority consideration. Application materials received after this date and time may be considered until the position is filled.

More information about Bellingham Technical College is at www.btc.edu or contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 752-8354. At this time, BTC is not sponsoring H-1B Visas.

Required Online Application Materials:

(Attachments in Word or PDF file only)

Complete the BTC online application

Complete all supplemental questions

Candidates selected for interviews will be provided with a topic for a 10-minute teaching demonstration at the time interviews are scheduled

Official transcripts of any degrees listed and copies of licenses will be required upon hire, but not as part of the application process

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for May 21-22 with 2nd interviews occurring June 1 or 2, 2026 after reference checks.

Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2026, for Fall Quarter