Adjunct Faculty Pool-Social Science (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)

Adjunct Faculty Pool-Social Science (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)

Salary

$0.00 Annually

Location

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Job Type

Part Time

Job Number

PTF2605

Division

Joint Base Lewis-McChord - Instruction

Opening Date

04/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Summary

Are you passionate about teaching active duty military, their families, and veterans? Would you enjoy helping adult learners meet their educational and career goals? If you are committed to closing equity gaps through high quality instruction and access to certificates and degrees, we invite you to apply to join our team!

The education programs at Joint Base Lewis McChord are specifically designed to serve the needs of active-duty military personnel, their family members, VA benefit recipients, and civilians in the community. Accelerated terms, arranged courses, hybrid and online courses with two entry points per term meet specific needs of our non-traditional students.

Applications are now being accepted to create a pool of qualified applicants for anticipated part-time teaching positions at Joint Base Lewis McChord at the Stone and McChord Education Centers. We are currently seeking the following specializations:

Social Science

• Psychology

• History

Face to face rate, also called grounded rate, is $1,190.98 per credit (ie. $5,954.90 per five-credit lecture class) with 15 or more students. Online rate of pay is $59.54 per student per credit.

Essential Functions

• Teach course(s) as assigned.
• Conduct assigned classes in a manner that promotes student success and incorporates various teaching styles and technology.
• Be available to students before and after class, and
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Qualifications

Required:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution in the specialized discipline.
• OR-
• Masters degree from an accredited institution within any discipline that includes 15 semester credits in the specific discipline that you are teaching in.
• And experience teaching at the community college level

Application Process

Application Requirements (Does Not Apply to Non-Credit Class Instruction):

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Letter of formal application that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the assigned responsibilities (Cover Letter)
• Detailed curriculum vitae of all educational and professional experience, which includes a list of courses taught (Curriculum Vitae).
• Unofficial copies of all college and university transcripts that include degree received and confer date. International transcripts must include a foreign transcript evaluation. For a list of approved credential evaluation services visit: https://www.naces.org/members. (Unofficial transcripts acceptable for application process; official transcripts required prior to hire) (Transcripts).
• A list of four current professional references with name, relationship to candidate, address, email address, and telephone number. Letters of recommendation will not be accepted in lieu of a list of professional references (References).
• Upload (attachment) a brief statement that describes your teaching philosophy/style and addresses strategies used to engage a wide diversity of students; your use of outcomes assessment measures; your use of active learning techniques; and your use of presentation and alternative modes of delivery in the classroom, or, via web-based learning (Teaching Philosophy).
• Provide a brief response to the following questions (Supplemental Questions):
• What personal and professional work have you done in order to broaden your understanding of racial equity and how the intersections of multiple social and cultural identities impact your work and relationships with others? AND
• How have you infused equity and inclusion into your classroom in order for students to be challenged/motivated/inspired to contribute to an equitable society? AND
• Pierce College has set a goal of eliminating areas of inequity for all student populations. How will you contribute to this effort at the classroom, program, and institutional levels?

Reasonable Accommodation:

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application and employment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. Requests should be made to the District Human Resources Office by calling 253-964-7342. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay, the states free telecommunication access service.

Screening & Interview Process:

Applications are being accepted to create a pool of qualified applicants for possible future part-time teaching positions within the Pierce College District. All applications remain on file for one year from the submission date. Only those candidates who have complied with the application process and meet the required qualifications will be considered. The most desirable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Conditions of Employment:

• Physical Work Environment: Work is performed in an instructional setting and requires the ability to communicate clearly. Work also includes the ability to use a personal computer.
• In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Pierce College has adopted a Drug Free Workplace policy. As a condition of employment, employees must agree to abide by the requirements established in that policy.

For more information or assistance, contact Human Resources at: jobs@pierce.ctc.edu.

The Pierce College District is an equal opportunity employer. The Board of Trustees and Pierce College District are committed to providing equal opportunity and will not discriminate in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, presence of sensory, mental or physical disability, and status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam-era veteran. Questions may be directed to:

Kelly Benson, Interim Title IX/ Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, (253) 964-6716

Deena Forsythe, Vice President for Human Resources, (253) 964-6586

Paula Henson-Williams, District Affirmative Action Officer, (253) 864-3229

A part time faculty member becomes eligible for healthcare and retirement benefits at the beginning of the second consecutive quarter of half-time or more employment at one or more Washington state institutions of higher education. Half time is determined based on each institutions definition of full time. Members may stack workloads between other qualifying colleges.

A part-time faculty member must qualify each quarter they teach, to maintain eligibility. Once eligible, part-time faculty will be notified of their benefit and retirement options.

For more information, please visit: https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr-benefits-adjunct

Leave

Adjunct faculty accrue one personal leave day per quarter.

Tuition Reimbursement

Adjunct faculty working half-time or more may take space-available classes for $5 per quarter with the Tuition Waiver program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

At Pierce College, we value the contributions of our employees and strive to support their professional and personal growth. One significant benefit of working with us is our eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. As an employee of a qualifying public service organization, you may be eligible to have your federal student loans forgiven after making 120 qualifying payments (10 years). This program is designed to support those who dedicate their careers to public service, giving you the opportunity to significantly reduce your student loan debt while making a positive impact in the community.

Financial Peace of Mind: With Public Service Loan Forgiveness, you can focus on your mission to serve others without the burden of overwhelming student loan debt, allowing you to dedicate your skills and talents to providing quality educational opportunities to a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world.

Flexible Repayment Options: We encourage our employees to explore various repayment plans, including income-driven options that can make monthly payments more manageable during your service as a public employee.

Join Our Dedicated Community Now:

If you are committed to helping Pierce College become an anti-racist institution; ensuring that every student in the Pierce College District feels valued, respected, and inspired to achieve their goals than Pierce College needs you! We provide a brave space for Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ/QTPOC students, students with disabilities, and all students and staff to seek refuge, and an opportunity for them to cultivate their strengths, intelligence, resilience, and creativity. This role that not only enhances your career but also offers financial benefits through programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We encourage you to apply!

01

Have you attached a response to the Teaching Philosophy (#5) requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

What personal and professional work have you done in order to broaden your understanding of racial equity and how the intersections of multiple social and cultural identities impact your work and relationships with others?

03

How have you infused equity and inclusion into your classroom in order for students to be challenged/motivated/inspired to contribute to an equitable society?

04

Pierce College has set a goal of eliminating areas of inequity for all student populations. How will you contribute to this effort at the classroom, program, and institutional levels?

Required Question

Employer Pierce College

Address 9401 Farwest Drive SW

Lakewood, Washington, 98498

Phone 253.964.7342

Website https://www.pierce.ctc.edu/hr