Communication Adjunct Instructor / Substitute Pool

Renton Technical College (RTC) is looking for part-time instructors and substitutes to support our Communication classes! RTC offers three different communication classes: CMST&101 Introduction to Communication, CMST&220 Public Speaking, and CMST&240 Intercultural Communication. We prefer open educational resource (OER) materials for each class, which enrolls an incredibly diverse group of students. Though not required, we are interested in candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish to support bilingual students in achieving academic and career success. 

This is a part-time faculty position. Teaching assignments may vary by quarter and include face-to-face, online (synchronous/asynchronous), hybrid, and Flex modalities. Faculty will report directly to our Dean of General Education & Transfer. 

Renton Technical College, located southeast of Seattle, has provided quality education in a variety of occupations for over 80 years. Our professional-technical certificate and degree programs offer entry and mid-level training in the areas of allied health, trades and industry, culinary, business, technology, and automotive. Our outstanding college & career pathways program with classes in adult basic education, English as a second language, and GED preparation is available to those who need additional preparation before entering a training program and for those who simply wish to improve their math and English skills. Career Education and apprenticeships degrees round out our offerings.  

• Show cultural awareness and understanding of different student experiences and create a respectful and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Effectively teach the adopted curricula for communication classes.
• Use different teaching methods, such as whole-class instruction, small group work, and individual support, to help all students learn.
• Assess student progress toward learning goals using assignments, projects, quizzes, and exams.
• Support students in setting and achieving academic and career goals.
• Foster an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment. 
• Keep accurate student records and submit required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both orally and in writing, with college employees, departments and outside agencies. 
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Perform other related projects and assignments as assigned.

• Experience with persons from diverse backgrounds such as sexual orientation, racial, ethnic, religious, linguistic, gender, age, socio-economic, physical and learning abilities, and a commitment to an inclusive and equitable working / learning environment.

• Master’s degree in communication or other graduate degree with substantial credits in communication.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessible content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to work effectively with people whose first language is not English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and experience keeping accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and organizing work to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English is preferred, especially languages commonly spoken in the college’s service area (such as Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, or Chinese).

In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Renton Technical College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students.

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We acknowledge that RTC sits uninvited on the ancestral land of the Puget Salish people, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Snoqualmie, Tulalip, and Muckleshoot Nations.  We are grateful to the original inhabitants of this land, upon which we gather and dialogue. We also acknowledge our increasingly virtual world, in which RTC’s work is done across multiple indigenous lands, in some cases, away from Puget Salish territories. We thank the original caretakers of our local lands and waters, who are still here.      

Beyond acknowledgment, we each have an obligation to learn about and support our local tribes. Find out how on our resources page, which includes scholarships for Indigenous students.