Adjunct Instructor - ENGL 250 - U.S. Indigenous Literatures
Company: Green River Community College
Location: auburn
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Position SummaryFirst Review Nov. 2We invite applications from
faculty qualified to teach ENGL 250 - U.S. Indigenous Literatures
at Green River College (Auburn, WA) in Winter quarter 2021
(Jan-Mar); the course will be taught in an online format using the
Canvas platform.About The College:The student body at Green River
College is made up of approximately 34% Academic Transfer students,
30% Professional-Technical, 11% Adult Basic Education, 25%
Continuing & Community Education. In addition, there are five
bachelor of applied science four year degrees offered. Green River
College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn,
with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw.
Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start
students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college),
those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students,
students learning English as a second language, and Continuing
Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly
ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African
immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latin-x, Native Americans,
Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other
mitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: Green River College is
committed to enhancing and supporting a diverse campus environment,
incorporating principles of equity in order to promote inclusive
practices. Diversity is understood in terms of intersectional
identities defined by culture, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual
orientation, social class, disability, religion, veteran status,
immigration status, and age. Given the diversity of our student
population and service areas, we encourage applications from
faculty, staff, and administrators with demonstrated experience and
expertise in supporting, sustaining and serving people from a wide
range of backgrounds and collaborating effectively with
others.COURSE DESCRIPTION:A focus on the literary, oral, and
cultural traditions of U.S. indigenous communities, including
Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders. Students
will critically read, view, interpret, discuss, and write about
works of fiction, non-fiction, drama, poetry, and/or autobiography,
as well as other cultural genres such as songs, chants, music,
dance, and/or film. Students will examine how Indigenous writers,
storytellers, and artists draw upon traditional forms to develop
innovative expressions, while situating creative works in relation
to historical, political, and cultural contexts. Prerequisite:
Eligible for ENGL 099. Satisfies a Humanities and Diversity Course
Requirement for the AA degree.Qualifications Master's degree in
English literature, Rhetoric and Composition, Native American
Studies, Pacific Islander Studies, Ethnic Studies, Multicultural
Studies, or related interdisciplinary fields (with relevant focus
on literary studies). Successful teaching experience relevant to
the critical study of Native American, Alaska Native, Pacific
Islander and ethnic literatures and cultures.Supplemental
InformationCONDITIONS:This is a part-time, nontenured,
quarter-to-quarter assignment. Salary is dependent upon the number
of contact hours for the assignment as provided in the collective
bargaining agreement with the Green River United Faculty. Official
transcripts documenting degrees earned and relevant coursework will
be required upon hire.APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:Attach
the following with your completed on line application and responses
to the Supplemental Questions (located under the tab titled
"Supplemental Questions") to be considered for this position.
Letter of interest addressing your relevant experience, course
work, and how you meet the qualifications Current resume or
curriculum vitae Names and contact information for three current
professional referencesAt this time, Green River College is not
sponsoring for H1-B Visas.This position has been designated as a
bargaining unit position represented by The Green River United
Faculty Coalition.All offers of employment are subject to
background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check
including criminal record history will be conducted. Information
from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment
but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability
and competence to perform in the position.)Green River College is a
tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy,
please visit the following link: Clery Statement: Notice of
Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report- Green River
College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at
containing mandated information about current campus policies
concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and
other related information for the past three calendar years. To
obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-288-3350.EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Green River College does not discriminate on
the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender
orientation, age, marital status, religion, disability, genetic
information or on any other unlawful basis. The college is
committed to preventing and stopping discrimination, including
harassment of any kind and any associated retaliatory behavior.The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding
the non-discrimination policies: Vice President of Human Resources,
12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320. To
receive this information in an alternate format, please contact
Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253)
288-3359.More than Just a Paycheck!Washington State offers one of
the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand
that your life revolves around more than just your career and that
your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain
health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component
of our benefits package.Health Benefits:Adjunct faculty may become
eligible for benefits if they work two (2) consecutive quarters at
50% or more of full time academic load in order to qualify for
benefits (based on instructional hours only).Newly-hired adjunct
faculty are eligible for PEBB insurance benefits when they have
taught 50 percent or more of a full-time workload for two
consecutive quarters at one or more public higher education
institutions, going on benefits the start of the second quarter at
50% or more. Medical, dental, life and long term disability
insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the
Public Employees Benefits Board.Adjunct faculty who initially meet
the State Board Retirement Plan Eligibility criteria after June 30,
2011 are given the option to participate in the State Board Plan
(TIAA-CREF) or to participate in TRS 3, and have 30 days to make a
choice. The eligibility threshold for participation in the State
Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) is 50 percent of a full-time
workload at one or more college districts or the State Board for
two consecutive quarters. There may be other options available
under limited circumstances.Leave accruals and usage are governed
by the faculty master contract. Half time is defined as one-half of
the full-time academic workload as determined by each institution,
except that half time for community and technical colleges faculty
employees is governed by RCW 28B.50.489.01After over 50 years,
Green River College remains committed to serving the needs of our
communities. How would your proven commitment to diversity, equity,
and inclusion support our commitment to serve communities that are
rapidly changing?Required QuestionAgency Green River CollegeAddress
12401 SE 320th StreetAuburn, Washington, 98092Website
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