Adjunct Faculty - Computing and Software Development

About the Department

Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in the state of Washington. LWTech offers 12 bachelor's degrees, 42 associate degrees, and 70 professional certificates in 41 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. 
 
LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.
Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes

LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the link.

Lake Washington Institute of Technology is seeking qualified part time instructors to teach in the Computing and Software Development (CSD) program. All instructor positions require two years' work experience; college teaching experience and industry certifications are preferred. Experience required in two or more of the following areas:

• Java
• JavaScript
• PHP
• C#
• C++
• SQL
• JQuery
• HTML/CSS
• Mobile device development

This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future part-time faculty vacancies. The college hires part-time faculty on a quarter by quarter basis, dependent on enrollment. If you're selected for an interview for a potential future vacancy, a college representative will contact you.
 

Position Duties

• Plan and develop a variety of instruction objectives and experiences appropriate to the program goals and approved curriculum
• Deliver learning experiences appropriate for adult learners using a variety of teaching methods
• Develop and teach lessons which foster and support cultural diversity and non-discrimination
• Develop classroom and lab procedures in conformance with identified policies and procedures
• Guide students to resources for tutoring, study skills, research, information literacy, and support services
• Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements
• Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students
• Post the class syllabus and students' grades via the online course system (currently Canvas)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field required; Masters preferred
• 2 years full-time related work experience
• Expert knowledge in at least two programming/scripting languages such as C++, PHP, Java, C#, Javascript, SQL, JQuery, HTML/CSS; experience with mobile device development
• College teaching experience preferred
• Prior eLearning and learning management system (LMS) experience desirable
• Industry certifications preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations
• Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
• Previous experience with an online course system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle) preferred

Other Qualifications

Compensation
Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. The salary for part time faculty contracts shall be based upon the number of credits assigned the faculty member, the type of class taught, and the rates contained in the part time faculty salary schedule currently in effect and labeled Appendix B.

Step 1 ranges from $738.38 - $2,335.13
Step 2 ranges from $819.15 - $2,457.46
Step 3 ranges from $835.95 - $2,507.85
Step 4 ranges from $893.51 - $2,680.54
Step 5 ranges from $916.30 - $2,748.90
Step 6 ranges from $957.08 - $2,871.24

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment 
• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks

ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal Authorization to work.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in its programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Executive Director of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers.  By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form.      

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