Position

Renton Technical College welcomes faculty who have a commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success. Given the diversity of our student population, we encourage applications from faculty who can adapt teaching methods to a wide range of student backgrounds and interests.

Instruction is seeking an instructor to teach a 2 credit COL 101 (College Success) course for new students at Renton Technical College. Course delivery may be online asynchronous or in person at RTC campus. Instruction will focus on building relationships between students and faculty, making effective use of campus resources, and developing strategies and behaviors that lead to college, career and personal success. This position will support RTC’s first year experience, part of our Guided Pathways work. The college strongly encourages applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion bring to an educational community.

Renton Technical College provides pathways to personal and career success to anyone ready for a life-changing experience. Our multicultural, multilingual students appreciate the College’s career-ready training that emphasizes hands-on, relevant expertise that local employers need. In the next several years, we want to improve retention and completion rates and to close achievement gaps, especially around degree completion for underserved and underrepresented populations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as needs arise within each department. Deans will evaluate applications periodically and contact candidates as adjunct positions become available. Note that applications may be reviewed at any time while this posting remains active.

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.

As an Achieving the Dream and an Aspen Institute top 10 finalist in Community College Excellence, RTC is also proud to be a Military Friendly School, serving those who chose to serve. Renton Technical College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its faculty and staff. The students that we serve come from a variety of backgrounds and are over 60% of color. We strongly encourage members of historically minoritized groups, veterans, and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service district.

Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Include

• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Effectively teach the adopted curricula for College Success courses. Curriculum includes these topics: study strategies, technology resources, goal setting, mental health resources, team and communication skills, and personal safety against violence, and diversity and inclusion awareness.
• Use inclusive instructional strategies, including group, small groups and individualized instruction, to reach all students, and select and evaluate the materials needed to implement these strategies.
• Evaluate student progress towards attaining the learning outcomes, including thoughtfully designed individual assignments, projects, quizzes, and standardized tests.
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum.
• Create an atmosphere of trust and openness.
• Provide support for students transitioning to college expectations.
• Guide students in creating a career plan and an educational plan.
• Maintain and submit student records, documentation, including assessment reports.
• Support the college's mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking.
• Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically disadvantaged populations) and create an educational and work environment that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience or participation 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.
• Earned bachelor’s degree in education, or closely related field, and three (3) or more years of closely related work experience in a higher education setting. Earned master’s degree in higher education, Student Development, Counseling, Advising, Developmental Studies, Education, or closely related field preferred.
• Experience teaching in an online environment (including full online, hybrid, or web-enhanced).
• Commitment to using and developing strategies and practices that enhance student success, equity, diversity, and completion.
• Experience using various teaching strategies that address different learning styles.
• Ability to work effectively and engage with adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work successfully with students, staff and the community.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think critically and exercise independent judgment.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team in collaborative instructional situations.
• Demonstrated attention to detail required as well as previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience or participation 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.
• Demonstrated ability to promote universal design and accessibility. Proficiency in (or ability to learn within 6 months of hire) the production of accessibly content, whether print or electronic.
• Ability to represent the college in a positive and professional manner, while using tact, discretion and courtesy.

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