Corrections Education Science/Math Faculty (Full-time, Replacement/Temporary up to 2 years)

GHC is looking for a talented, energetic, and dedicated full-time faculty member to teach courses in the Natural Sciences, including Mathematics, to incarcerated individuals. Potential disciplines within the Natural Sciences include Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics. Additional responsibilities will include academic student advising, outcomes assessment, committee work, and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will be expected to participate actively in the affairs of their Department, the college, and the community, and regularly connect with main-campus Math faculty. We hope to attract candidates for this position who have a passion for teaching math, who can communicate using language that is both accurate and accessible to our students, and who would endeavor to improve individually, as a department, and as a college. The Department of Corrections contracts with Grays Harbor College to provide educational services for offenders. This position is located at Stafford Creek Corrections Center (SCCC). Although safeguards are implemented to protect staff, this work will be performed in a correctional facility where the potential for violence exists. Applicants for this position must be able to pass an N.C.I.C. background check and be cleared to work in a prison. Continual access to the facility is a critical element of employment. T his is a full-time, replacement faculty position, not to exceed 2 years . It is grant funded and continuation is subject to the availability of funding. The placement on the salary schedule for 214 Day Contract will be determined by education and experience at the time of hire. Initial placement of faculty shall be no higher than 5 years of service. To see the salary schedule, visit https://www.ghc.edu/hr/labor-relations Grays Harbor College has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, primary and supplemental retirement programs and long-term disability insurance. Full-time faculty will also receive 1 day of sick leave per month and 5 days of personal leave days a year. Faculty positions at Grays Harbor College have been designated as bargaining unit positions represented by the Grays Harbor College Federation of Teachers, Local 4984. The faculty union and the college have a bargaining unit agreement (referred to as the contract) that is posted on the GHC website at https://www.ghc.edu/hr/labor-relations Teach science and pre-college and college level math courses. Create a classroom environment conducive to learning that meets the needs of students and employs appropriate instructional methods. Maintain proper alignment between courses offered at Stafford Creek and those offered on the main campus. Work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Develop and maintain student records as required by the college and other agencies. Act as a resource for adjunct faculty. Advise students in their preparation for and completion of their individual education pathway. Participate in ongoing professional development. Serve on college committees as necessary.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to attend Department of Corrections CORE training and all annual required training. Hours M-F will vary and may include some evenings. Saturday classes are an option as well. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Natural Sciences or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Demonstrated success teaching Science and Math at the high school level or above.

Ethics/Integrity:

Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and students through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions. Desired Qualifications Demonstrated success teaching Natural Sciences and Math at the college level. Demonstrated success handling highly stressful or adverse situations, making good decisions, working calmly and accurately, and helping to calm others. Demonstrated success with students in a correctional setting, while upholding strong boundaries and high expectations. In addition to the GHC online Application you will need to submit the following materials. Incomplete applications will not be accepted or considered. Letter of application addressing your qualifications for the position. Resume Contact information for 3 professional references. Transcripts of all college work completed. Unofficial copies are acceptable, official copies will be required at time of hire. 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. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law . Grays Harbor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendment Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act and Washington State's Law Against Discrimination, Chapter 49.60 RCW and their implementing regulations. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title II/Section 504 and Title IX Coordinator - Erin Tofte, Associate Vice President of Human Resources For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.