TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR - Adjunct Pool

Salary: $54.77 Hourly
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Adjunct
Job Number: 25-043
Department: Instruction
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for preparing and teaching science courses and corresponding labs at Bates Technical College to a student population of primarily Technical High School and High School+ (Adult High School) students. This position reports directly to the Central Campus Dean of Instruction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions:

• Teach assigned Science courses and provide high quality instruction in a variety of delivery methods, including face to face, web-enhanced, hybrid, and online.
• Adequately prepare all course materials and lessons for science courses primarily HSCI 099/HSCSC 86-Chemistry, HSCI 095/HSCSC 83-Heredity, HSCI 94/HSCSC 84-Physical Science, HSCI 093/HSCSC 81-Molecules to Organisms.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse population of colleagues and students.
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations and timelines through carefully written topical outlines and approved standardized syllabi.
• Support College student achievement practices, to ensure student retention, completion, and progression.
• Provide interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.
• Respond to student questions on a timely basis.
• Provide individual and small group instruction to students in both a classroom and lab setting.
• Ensure that individual, lab, and small group instruction is based on best available education practices, meets standards for content, and is relevant to students' vocational career training at the college.
• Maintain student and curriculum records i.e. student progress and attendance, instructional syllabi, course curriculum and plans, and grades.
• Effectively use available technology resources to enhance student access to knowledge and information, and effectively use technology to deliver instructional content.
• Develop and/or maintain industry-based program accreditation, and ensure students are prepared for and can obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications.
• Deliver classroom management to maintain a suitable learning environment by responding appropriately to student conduct/problems and provide assistance in solving them in accordance with college procedures.
• Provide budget management which includes requisition and maintenance control of and safeguard inventories of equipment and supplies assigned to the program.
• Possess a working computer/laptop and reliable internet connections to conduct online components of the course.

Non-Essential/Other Functions:

• Actively contribute to and participate in college-wide activities in support of regional accreditation and state and federal requirements.
• Participate actively and collaboratively with College Student Services and program advisory committees to support access to employment opportunities for students, and maintain student job placement records.
• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Allowable Substitution
If necessary, alternative combinations of education and experience may be evaluated by Human Resources for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at a community college and/or the freshman & sophomore levels along with working experience with the CANVAS learning management system.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Bates publications are available in alternate formats upon request by contacting the Disability Support Services Office at 253.680.7010. Inquiries regarding Bates' non-discriminatory policies, including Title IX and ADA, should be directed to: For student matters, the Dean of Student Services at 253.680.7105, Downtown Campus A211. For employee matters, the Executive Director of Human Resources at 253.680.7173, Downtown Campus A326
This recruitment announcement can be changed and/or modified without notice.
Position is part-time or reduced hours, which does not qualify for all benefits. Please contact benefits@batestech.edu to verify benefits for the position you are interested in.