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Adjunct Chemistry Professor in Olympia, Washington at South Puget Sound Community College

Employment Type: Part-Time
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, Washington, 98512, United States
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***Due to our transition to a new system, please apply for this position using the following link: Apply Here***

Adjunct faculty salary for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is $1,165.00- $1,189.00 per credit hour, as listed in the CBA(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader).

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks highly motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Adjunct or part-time faculty members in Chemistry who will:

  • Place student success at the center of all instructional and professional decision-making.
  • Engage collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to build a supportive community of learners.
  • Seek continuous improvement in teaching and learning excellence.
  • Embrace innovation, adaptability, and thoughtful risk-taking in instructional practices.
  • Respect and value the diverse cultural values, beliefs, and lived experiences of others.
  • Contribute to both technical and general education, supporting students as they enter the workforce and/or transfer to a university.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to reducing economic, academic, and systemic barriers for students.
  • Exhibit cultural competence and sensitivity in a learning environment that reflects broad diversity, including—but not limited to—gender, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti-racist policy development, coupled with the skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people, is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color. We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans, and bi- or multilingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

And if that isn't enough? We also offer:
  • A healthy work/life balance for our employees, with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work, depending on position and college needs
  • The Clipper Coffee Corner serves Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food
  • A brand new Health & Wellness Center
  • FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
  • FREE parking on our campuses; permits are not required
  • On-campus child care
  • Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
  • SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of workshops and events on campus
  • Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
  • Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally and affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource Groups include:
    • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG - an employee network that strives to create an intentional and relational foundation for community and trust-building across different groups through shared values.
    • The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and accessibility.



Key Responsibilities:
Adjunct faculty members will work with other faculty, staff, and administrators to:
  • Create and facilitate contextualized and integrated learning experiences in (discipline) in relation to identified college pathways that are linked to career goals.
  • Create authentic assessments of students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in (discipline) that measure course, program, and college-wide outcomes.
  • Apply multiple teaching and learning strategies that promote the affective, cognitive, and kinesthetic domains of learning.
  • Support students in and out of the classroom, which includes directing them to campus services and resources.
  • Be available to teach classes on a variety of days and times.
Course Types:
Lab and Non-Lab Chemistry Courses

Minimum Qualification:
  • Master's degree in Chemistry or a related area from an accredited college or university, and
  • Experience with laboratory instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with learning management systems and online teaching.

***Due to our transition to a new system, please apply for this position using the following link: Apply Here***

Applications must be completed online and include the following attachments:

  1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
  2. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.
  3. Copies of unofficial transcripts from institutions of higher education.
Top candidates will be notified directly to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be considered incomplete.

SPSCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty (part-time) positions on an ongoing basis to establish a qualified pool of applicants. This pool is created for future part-time professor appointments to the indicated individual program or course. This announcement will serve as an open and continuous applicant pool. Appointment availability varies from quarter to quarter.

Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to sbutler-hill@spscc.edu with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.

Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position represented by the South Puget Sound Federation of Teachers, AFT/AFL-CIO, Local 4603.

South Puget Sound Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

SPSCC provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or veteran status. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment, defined as unwelcome sexual conduct of various types. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II, and Title IX may be directed to:

Lacy Neal / Executive Human Resources Director/Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 360-596-5433
Email: lneal1@spscc.edu
Building 25, Room 220
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512

South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

Applicants who require accommodations in the application process or need materials in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Office at (360) 596-5500.

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Olympia, Washington, 98512, United States

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