Position Summary

Big Bend Community College (BBCC), a rural college serving vibrant, culturally rich communities in the Columbia Basin of Central Washington invites applications for a tenure-track Math Instructor.  This position is part of the five-person Math Department within the larger Math/Science Division.  We are looking for someone prepared and interested in teaching pre-college and transfer-level math.  

Salary placement for candidates with a master's degree and five (5) years of employment experience directly related to the position begins at $77,094 for a 173-day contract, September to June.  Additional degrees, experience, and state-funded and negotiated increases will increase the salary.   This is a union-represented position subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).  Placement on the Salary Index Matrix (SIM) is in accordance with the* BBCC Faculty Association Negotiated Agreement. * Big Bend offers candidates a straight-forward, supportive tenure process with three (3) years to the first promotion along with generous support and funding for professional development. Our faculty benefit from a connection to a statewide network of conferences to enhance instruction. The anticipated start date for this position is September 16, 2024.  

BBCC's organizational strength is captured in our small but mighty spirit. A small college taking on BIG things to enact BIG change to lift our students and employees. We are dedicated to extending postsecondary access to all our service district members and providing an environment for all to grow personally and professionally, steered by our mission and vision.

Vision:   To become our communities' first choice to dream, learn, and succeed.

Mission

Serve as a Bridge

Stand as a Leader

*Support for Success

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Our guiding principles are a call to action, establishing a standard for how we interact with each other, present BBCC in the community, serve students AND act upon areas of inequity.    

Guiding Principles

Honor our Role as a Hispanic-Serving Institution

Advocate for Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity

*Embrace our Workplace Norms *

Innovate Proactively

Model Integrity

*Educate All *

If you share these values, we encourage you to come be a part of the movement happening at Big Bend Community College.**[

This position is open until filled.  Priority consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by April 30, 2024]{.underline}**.  Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.  

Essential Job Duties

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Prepare and teach math courses ranging from pre-college math through differential equations. This may include day, evening, hybrid and online classes. 

Provide regular and predictable access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods.

Instruct, assist, and motivate students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Advise students; assist students in planning an educational program and in se